Ear: Common Therapeutic Drug Classifications

drug that inhibits the growth of or destroys mincroorganisms; used to treat diseases caused by bacteria

drug that blocks the effects of histamine

regulating body substance released in excess during allergic reactions that cause swelling and inflammation of tissues; seen in hay fever, urticaria (hives)

drug that reduces inflammation

drug that reduces congestion and swelling of membranes, such as those of the nose and eustachian tube after infection