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Action: relax airway muscles
Drugz: theophylline (Theo-Dur), albuterol
what is Bronchodilators
Action: reduce inflammation
Drugs: (NSAIDS): ibuprofen, celecoxib
what is Anti-inflammatory agents
Action: prevent pregnancy
Drugz: medroxyprogesterone acetate/Depo-Provera, ethinyl estradiol
what is Contraceptives
Action: relieve nasal congestion
Drugz: pseudoephedrine/Sudafed, phenylephrine
what is Decongestants
Action: kills viruses
Drugs: Acyclovir, Interferon
what is Antiviral
Action: reduce hyperactivity
Drugz: methylphenidate/Ritalin, dextroamphetamine
what is Central Nervous System Stimulants?
Action: promote bowel movements
Drugz: Magnesium hydroxide/Milk of Magnesia, bisacodyl/Dulcolax
what is Laxatives-Stool softeners?
Action: maintain hormone levels
Drugs: insulin, estrogen, levothyroxine
what is Hormone replacement agents?
Action: relieves allergies
Drugs: diphenhydramine/Benadryl, cetirizine/Zyrtec
Antihistamines
Treats: anxiety and tension
Drugs: Diazepam/Valium, alprazolam/Xanax
what is Antianxiety Agents
Action: eliminate excess fluid
Drugz: Lasix/furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide/microzide, bumetanide
what is Diuretics
Action: lowers cholesterol
Drugs: atorvastatin/Lipitor, fenofibrate
what is Antilipemics
Action; induce sleep/relaxation
drugs: zolpidem/Ambien, temazepam
Hypnotics (Sedatives)
Action: relieve migraine headaches
Drugs: topiramate/Topamax, sumatriptan/Imitrex
what is Antimigraine agents
Action: reduce nausea/vomiting (n/v)
Drugs: metoclopramide, ondansetron/Zofran
what is Antiemetics
Action: diabetes mellitus type 2 (DM II), reduces blood sugars
Drugz: metformin, glyburide
what is Oral Hypoglycemic Agents?
Action: improve bone density
Drugs: alendronate/Fosamax, ibandronate, calcitonin
what is Anti-osteoporosis
Action: control psychotic symptoms
Drugs: quetiapine/Seroquel, haloperidol/Haldol, respiridone
what is Antipsychotics
Action: reduce fever
Drugs: aspirin, acetaminophen/Tylenol
what is Antipyretics
Action: reduce diarrhea
Drug: bismuth subsalicylate/Pepto-Bismol, loperamide
what is Antidiarrheals
Action: lowers blood pressure
Drugs: metoprolol/Lopressor, lisinopril
what is Antihypertensives
Action: reduce/prevent muscle spasm
Drugs: methocarbamol/Robaxin, cyclobenzaprine/Flexeril, carisoprodol
what is Antispasmodics/Muscle Relaxant
Treats: pain
Drugs: aspirin, acetaminophen/(Tylenol), ibuprofen (Advil/Motrin); Narcotic: Codeine, Oxycodone (OxyContin), hydrocodone (Vicodin)
what is Analgesics
Action: controls cough, eliminates mucus
Drugs: Narcotic: Codeine; Non-narcotic: Dextromethorphan/Robitussin DM; Guaifenesin/Mucinex
what is Antitussives/Expectorant
Treats: epilepsy
Drugs: clonazepam/Klonopin, phenytoin/Dilantin
what is Anticonvulsants