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Pharmacology Drug Classifications
anesthetic
produces lack of feeling either local or general depending upon type and how
administered (lidocaine, Xylocaine, Novocain)
antacid
neutralizes acid (Amphojel, Gelusil, Mylanta, Milk of Magnesia)
antidepressant
prevents or relieves symptoms of depression (Tofranil, Marplan, Nardil)
antidiarrheal
prevents or relieves diarrhea; inhibits peristalsis and reduces fecal volume
(Keopectate, Lomotil, Pepto-Bismol)
antidote
counteracts poisons and their effects (Narcan)
antiemetic
prevents or relieves nausea and vomiting (Dramamine, Marinol, Phenergan, Reglan,
Tigan)
antifungal
destroys or inhibits the action of histamine (Diflucan, Lamisil, Lotrimin, Monistat,
Nizoral, Terazol)
antihistamine
acts to prevent the action of histamine (allergies) (Allegra, Benadryl, Dimetane)
antihyperlipidemic
used to lower abnormally high blood levels of fatty substances (lipids). (Lipitor, Lopid,
Mevacor, Nicobid, Zocor)
antihypertensive
prevents or controls high blood pressure (Catapres, Aldomet, Lopressor)
anti-inflammatory
prevents inflammation (Advil, Motrin, Naprosyn)
antimanic
used for treatment of manic episode of manic-depressive and bipolar disorder
(lithium)
antineoplastic
prevents the replication of neoplastic cells; used to treat tumors (Myleran, Cytoxan)
antiparkinsonian
used for palliative relief of major symptoms of Parkinson disease (L-Dopa, Requip,
Symmetrel, Tasar)
antipyretic
reduces fever (Tylenol, aspirin)
antituberculosis
used in treatment of tuberculosis; inhibits growth of mycobacteria (INH, Myambutal,
Mycobutin, Priftin, PZA, Rifadin, Streptomycin)
antitumor necrosis factor
seems to slow if not halt altogether the destruction of joints by disrupting the activity
of tumor necrosis factor (TNF) (Enbrel)
antitussive
prevents or relieves cough (codeine, dextrometorphan)
antiulcer
Pharmacology Drug Classifications
anesthetic
produces lack of feeling either local or general depending upon type and how
administered (lidocaine, Xylocaine, Novocain)
antacid
neutralizes acid (Amphojel, Gelusil, Mylanta, Milk of Magnesia)
antidepressant
prevents or relieves symptoms of depression (Tofranil, Marplan, Nardil)
antidiarrheal
prevents or relieves diarrhea; inhibits peristalsis and reduces fecal volume
(Keopectate, Lomotil, Pepto-Bismol)
antidote
counteracts poisons and their effects (Narcan)
antiemetic
prevents or relieves nausea and vomiting (Dramamine, Marinol, Phenergan, Reglan,
Tigan)
antifungal
destroys or inhibits the action of histamine (Diflucan, Lamisil, Lotrimin, Monistat,
Nizoral, Terazol)
antihistamine
acts to prevent the action of histamine (allergies) (Allegra, Benadryl, Dimetane)
antihyperlipidemic
used to lower abnormally high blood levels of fatty substances (lipids). (Lipitor, Lopid,
Mevacor, Nicobid, Zocor)
antihypertensive
prevents or controls high blood pressure (Catapres, Aldomet, Lopressor)
anti-inflammatory
prevents inflammation (Advil, Motrin, Naprosyn)
antimanic
used for treatment of manic episode of manic-depressive and bipolar disorder
(lithium)
antineoplastic
prevents the replication of neoplastic cells; used to treat tumors (Myleran, Cytoxan)
antiparkinsonian
used for palliative relief of major symptoms of Parkinson disease (L-Dopa, Requip,
Symmetrel, Tasar)
antipyretic
reduces fever (Tylenol, aspirin)
antituberculosis
used in treatment of tuberculosis; inhibits growth of mycobacteria (INH, Myambutal,
Mycobutin, Priftin, PZA, Rifadin, Streptomycin)
antitumor necrosis factor
seems to slow if not halt altogether the destruction of joints by disrupting the activity
of tumor necrosis factor (TNF) (Enbrel)
antitussive
prevents or relieves cough (codeine, dextrometorphan)
antiulcer
