Med Class 1
Reduce pain that comes with swelling
what are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)?
Relieves heartburn
What are antacids?
Reduce blood pressure
What are antihypertensives?
Reduce nasal congestion
What are decongestants?
Hhelps remove mucus from airways
What is an expectorant?
Improve insulin production in body
What are hypoglycemic agents?
Eliminate or reduce harmful bacteria
What are antibiotics?
Liquefy phlegm, making it easier to cough
What are antitussives?
Lower blood pressure and body swelling by increasing urinary output
What are diuretics?
Opens narrowed blood vessels
What are vasodilators?
Help with bowel movements
What are laxatives?
Reduces blood clotting
What are anticoagulants?
Reduce virus reproduction
What are antivirals?
Relieves allergy symptoms
What are antihistamines?
Slows the action of bowel movements.
What are antidiarrheals?
Relieves severe pain
what are analgesics (narcotic)?
Reduce seizures
What are anticonvulsants?
Reduce spasm in breathing passages
What are bronchodilators?
Lowers cholesterol
What are statins?
Helps with insomnia
What are hypnotics?
Relieves mild to moderate pain
What are analgesics (non-narcotic)
Reduce nausea, motion sickness
What are antiemetics?
A range of drugs that inhibit or prevent the function of certain cells within the body (also called chemotherapy drugs)
What are cytotoxic drugs?
Reduces spasms in the body
What are muscle relaxants?
Reduces inflammation but increases infection risk.
What are corticosteroids?