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Title:	Related Drug Terms and Classes
Description:	Classes of drugs and related terms
Number of Cards:	47
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Author:	Leanne
Created:	2007-01-09
Tags:	analgesic androgen antacid
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- ACE Inhibitor
- Lowers blood pressure.
- amphetamine
- central nervous system stimulant
- analgesic
- relieves pain
- adrogen
- male hormone
- anesthetic
- reduces or eliminates sensation
- angiotensin 2 receptor antagonist
- lowers blood pressure by preventing angiotensin from acting on receptors in blood vessels
- antacid
- neutralizes acid in stomach
- antiandrogen
- slows the uptake of androgens or interferes with their binding in tissues
- antiarrhythmic
- treates abnormal heart rhythms
- antibiotic
- chemical substance--kills or inhibits foreign organisms
- anticoagulant
- prevents blood clotting
- anticonvulsant
- prevents convulsions
- antidepressant
- relieves symptoms of depression
- antidiabetic
- prevents or alleviates diabetes mellitus
- antidiarrheal
- prevents diarrhea
- antiemetic
- prevents nausea and vomiting
- antihistamine
- blocks action of histamine
- antinauseant
- relieves nausea
- antiplatelet
- reduces the tendency of platelets to stick together
- antiulcer
- inhibits the secretion of acid by cells of the lining of the stomach
- antiviral
- acts against viruses
- aromatase inhibitor
- reduces the amount of estrogen in the blood
- bactericidal
- Kills Bacteria
- bacteriostatic
- Inhibits bacterial growth
- beta-blocker
- blocks the action of epinephrine at sites on receptors of heart muscles
- bisphosphonate
- prevents bone loss in osteoporosis
- caffeine
- central nervous system stimulant
- calcium antagonist
- blocks the entrance of calciumn into heart muscle. Used as antiarrhythmic....
- cardiovascular
- acts on the heart and blood vessels ACE, diuretics
- cathartics
- relieves constipation
- diuretic
- increases the production of urine--reduces volume of fluid in body
- emetic
- promotes vomiting
- endocrine
- a hormone or homone-like drug
- estrogen
- female hormone responsible for secondary sex characteristics
- gastrointestinal
- relieves symptoms of diseases in the gi tract
- glucocorticoid
- hormone from the adrenal cortex that raises blood sugar and reduces inflammation
- hypnotic
- produces sleep
- laxative
- weak cathartic
- narcotic
- habit-forming analgesic
- progestin
- female hormone that affects the lining of the uterus during pregnancy
- purgative
- strong cathartic
- respiratory
- treats asthma, emphysema, and infections of the respiratory system
- sedative
- hypnotic drug that relaxes you
- SERM
- selective estrogen modulator with estrogen-like effect on bones and fat metabolism
- stimulant
- excites and promotes activity
- thyroid hormone
- stimulates cellular metabolism
- tranquilizer
- controls anxiety