Key term
Antibiotics
Chemical substances that kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria by interfering with bacterial life processes.
Cardiovascular drugs that help fight high cholesterol and triglycerides.
Antihyperlipidemic Drugs
Atypical Antipsychotic Drugs
A newer class of antipsychotics that treat schizophrenia and similar disorders with fewer side effects.
Steroid hormones produced by the adrenal glands to reduce inflammation and stress responses.
Corticosteroids
Analgesia
Relief or removal of pain.
Anticonvulsants
Drugs used to control seizures and other convulsive disorders.
Drugs used against high blood pressure.
Antihypertensive Agents
Benzodiazepines
A class of drugs that act as sedatives, hypnotics, antianxiety medications, and anticonvulsants.
A mental health disorder marked by sadness, hopelessness, loss of interest, and sleep or appetite changes.
Depression
Bioequivalent Drugs
Drugs that contain the same active ingredient in the same strength and form as the reference drug.
Antidepressants
Drugs that work to lift moods and/or change perceptions.
Nonsteroidal drugs that provide pain relief, reduce inflammation, and lower fever.
Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
Beta-Adrenergic Blockers (Beta Blockers)
Drugs that slow the heart rate by blocking adrenaline and reduce blood pressure.
A drug that numbs the senses and relieves pain; includes opium-derived and synthetic substances.
Narcotic
HDL (High-Density Lipoprotein)
The “good” cholesterol that helps remove excess cholesterol from the bloodstream.
Antidiabetics Drugs
Drugs that supply insulin or stimulate the pancreas to produce more insulin; used to lower sugar levels in diabetes.
Drugs used to manage schizophrenia and other psychoses that affect perception and behavior.
Antipsychotic Drugs
Calcium Channel Blockers (CCBs)
Drugs that relax blood vessels by blocking calcium from entering heart and vessel walls.
Drugs that reduce or prevent skeletal muscle contraction and muscle spasms.
Muscle Relaxants
GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
A digestive disorder causing acid reflux, heartburn, and irritation in the esophagus.
Antihistamines
Drugs that block histamine receptors; used to treat allergy symptoms like sneezing or itching.
A disorder that causes difficulty focusing, hyperactivity, and impulsive control issues.
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Cephalosporin Antibiotics
A group of antibiotics used to fight bacterial infections similar to penicillin.
Drugs that relieve pain, reduce fever, and decrease inflammation.
NSAID (Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug)
Hyperthyroidism
A condition where the thyroid produces too much hormone, leading to increased metabolism.