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Adrenergic
Mimic the action of the sympathetic nervous system, which responds to stress; used to treat bronchospasms, allergic reactions, hypotension
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Analgesics
Alleviate pain
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Anesthetics
Reduce or eliminate sensation
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Anticoagulants
Prevent coagulation and formation of blood clots
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Anticonvulsants
Suppress or reduce the number and/or intensity of seizures
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Antidiabetics
Prevent or alleviate diabetes
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Antiemetics
Relieves symptoms of nausea and prevent vomiting (emesis)
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Antihistamines
Prevent responses mediated by histamine; allergic and inflammatory reactions
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Antihypertensive
Lower blood pressure by reducing cardiac output, dilating vessels, or promoting excretion of water by the kidneys
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Anti-inflammatory drugs
Counteract inflammation and swelling
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Antiinfective agents
Kills or prevents the growth of infectious organisms
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Antineoplastics
Destroy cancer cells; they are toxic for all cells but have greater effect on cells that are actively growing and dividing
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Cardiac drugs
Act on the heart, abnormalities of heart rhythm, reduce rate and force of contractions, dilate arteries, reduce cholesterol levels, reduce workload and venous return
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CNS stimulants
Stimulate Central Nervous System
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Diuretics
Promote excretion of water, sodium, and other electrolytes by the kidneys; used to reduce edema and blood pressure
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Gastrointestinal drugs
Acts on digestive tract, treat or prevent diarrhea, decrease stomach acid
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Hypnotics
Induce sleep or dull the senses
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Muscle relaxants
Depress nervous system stimulation of skeletal muscles; used to control muscle spasms and pain
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Proton-pump inhibitors
Inhibit secretion of stomach acid by blocking the transport of hydrogen ions into the stomach
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Psychotropics
Affect the mind, altering mental activity, mental state, or behavior. Reduce anxiety, relieve depression, relieve symptoms of psychoses
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Respiratory drugs
Act of respiratory system, suppress coughing, prevent asthma attacks, bronchial spasms, loosen mucus
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Sedatives/hypnotics
Induce relaxation and sleep, reduces mental tension and anxiety
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