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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
Author
jborlongan8626
ID
155572
Card Set
Medication Classifications
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Commonly used in a Medical/Surgical setting
Updated
2012-05-24T03:50:19Z
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