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antibiotics
kill bacteria
antidiarrheals
reduce diarrhea
antidepressants
relieve depression
antifungals
kill fungi
antipsychotics
control psychotic symptoms
antivirals
kill viruses
contraceptives
prevent pregnancy
decongestants
relieve nasal congestion
oral hypoglycemics
reduce blood glucose
laxatives
promote bowel movements
diuretics
eliminate excess fluid
sedative-hypnotics
induce sleep/relaxation
anticonvulsants
prevent or control seizures
bronchodilators
relax airway muscles
anxiolytics
reduce anxiety
antitussives/expectorants
control cough, promote elimination of mucus
antispasmodics
reduce or prevent muscle spasms
antipyretics
reduce fever
anti-osteoporosis agents
improve bone density
antilipemics
lower cholesterol
anti-inflammatories
reduce inflammation
antihypertensives
lower blood pressure
antihistamines
relieve allergies
analgesics
relieve pain
antacids
neutralize stomach acid