classifcation
analgesic
Anesthetic
produces a lack of feeling ( novacaine )
bronchodilator
produces sleep
hypnotic
relaxes muscle
muscle relaxant
Antacid
Neutralizes stomach acid
Antianxiety
relieves anxiety and muscle tension
prevents conceptions and pregnancy
contraceptive
lowers blood glucose level
hypoglycemic
relives fever, pain, and inflammation
nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drug (NSAID)
antiarrhythmic
controls cardiac arrhythmias (norpace)
Antibiotic
inhibits or destroys bacteria (ceftin)
increases urination
diuretic
loosens stolls and encourages bowel elimination
laxative
produces a calming effect
sedative
Anticholinergic
blocks parasympathetic nerve impulses .
(atropan)
Anticoagulant
prevents or delays blood clotting (coumadin)
expectorant
increases removal of bronchopulmonary mucous secretions.
reduces tension and anxiety
tranquilizer
lowers blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels
vasodilator
antidepressant
prevents or relieves sympyoms of depression
(celexa)
antidote
counteracts poisons and their effect (narcan)
controls bleeding
hemostatic
elevates blood pressure by constricting blood vessels
vasopressor
treats psychotic symptoms
Antipsychotic