Pharmacology Drug Classifications RERVISED VERSION.

Pharmacology Drug Classifications RERVISED VERSION.analgesic - ANSWERS,agent that relieves pain without causing loss of consciousness (Tylenol, Advil, Motrin) anesthetic - ANSWERS,produces lack of feeling either local or general depending upon type and how administered (lidocaine, Xylocaine, Novocain) antacid - ANSWERS,neutralizes acid (Amphojel, Gelusil, Mylanta, Milk of Magnesia) antidepressant - ANSWERS,prevents or relieves symptoms of depression (Tofranil, Marplan, Nardil) antidiarrheal - ANSWERS,prevents or relieves diarrhea; inhibits peristalsis and reduces fecal volume (Keopectate, Lomotil, Pepto-Bismol) antidote - ANSWERS,counteracts poisons and their effects (Narcan) antiemetic - ANSWERS,prevents or relieves nausea and vomiting (Dramamine, Marinol, Phenergan, Reglan, Tigan) antifungal - ANSWERS,destroys or inhibits the action of histamine (Diflucan, Lamisil, Lotrimin, Monistat, Nizoral, Terazol) antihistamine - ANSWERS,acts to prevent the action of histamine (allergies) (Allegra, Benadryl, Dimetane) antihyperlipidemic - ANSWERS,used to lower abnormally high blood levels of fatty substances (lipids). (Lipitor, Lopid, Mevacor, Nicobid, Zocor) antihypertensive - ANSWERS,prevents or controls high blood pressure (Catapres, Aldomet, Lopressor) anti-inflammatory - ANSWERS,prevents inflammation (Advil, Motrin, Naprosyn) antimanic - ANSWERS,used for treatment of manic episode of manic-depressive and bipolar disorder (lithium)