Medication Classifications

Antacids

Reduce hydrochloric acid in the stomach
Antianemics

Increase RBC production
Anticholenergics

Decrease oral secretions
Anticoagulants

Prevent clot formation
Anticonvulsants

Used for management of seizures/bipolar disorder
Antidiarrheals

Decrease gastric motility and reduce water in bowel
Antihistamines

Block the release of histamine
Antihypertensives

Lower blood pressure and increase blood flow
Anti-infectives

Used for the treatment of infections
Bronchodilators

Dilate large air passages in asthma/lung disease
Diuretics

Decrease water/sodium from the Loop of Henle
Laxatives

Promote the passage of stool
Miotics

Constrict the pupils
Mydriatics

Dilate the pupils
Narcotics/analgesics

Relieve moderate to severe pain

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jborlongan8626

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Medication Classifications

Description

Commonly used in a Medical/Surgical setting

Updated

2012-05-24T03:50:19Z