Pharmacology Terminology and Drug Classifications

Flashcards for pharmacology terminology and drug classifications.

SL

Sublingually, under the tongue

c

Without

ss

One half

supp

Suppository

tab

Tablet

troche

Lozenges

t.i.d.

Three times a day

top.

Topical

ung.

Ointment

vag

Vaginally

Change

Hour

Indication

Describes the diseases a drug is prescribed to treat

Contraindication

A situation or condition that disallows prescribing or administering a drug

Adverse reactions

Undesirable side effects of a medication

Warnings

Cautions certain activities while using the medication

Teratogenic

Pertains to any substance or medication which causes harm to a pregnant woman and her unborn fetus

Idiosyncratic

Abnormal/unusual/uncommon reaction to a medication related to the individual not the medication

Analgesic

Provides pain relief

Antacid

Reduces or neutralizes the acidity of the stomach

Antibiotic

Used for treatment of bacterial infections

Anticoagulant

Used to prevent or treat blood clots

Anticonvulsant

Reduces the excitability of the brain

Antidepressant

Elevates mood

Antiemetic

Prevents nausea and vomiting

Antifungal

Destroys the growth of fungi

Antihistamine

Provides relief from allergens

Antihypertensive

Reduces and controls blood pressure

Anti-inflammatory

Reduces swelling and inflammation

Antineoplastic

Destroys malignant cells

Antipyretic

Fever reducer

Antitussive

Temporarily suppresses a cough

Antiviral

Reduces the number or severity of viral outbreaks

Bronchodilator

Used to open lung passages asthma

Contraceptive

Prevents conception

Decongestant

Relieves nasal and sinus congestion

Diuretic

Increases urinary output

Emetic

Promotes vomiting

Hypnotic

Induces sleep

Laxative

Increases and hastens defecation

Muscle relaxant

Used to relieve muscle pain and spasms

Sedative

Calms and relaxes

Antidiarrheal

Provides relief from diarrhea

A depressant drug used to treat anxiety and insomnia

Stimulant

Temporarily enhances mental and physical functions

Tranquilizer/Antipsychotic

Reduces severe anxiety and induces sleep

Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)

Relieve symptoms of acid reflux, or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

Anesthetic

A substance that induces insensitivity to pain (numbness)

Calcium Channel Blocker

Used to control hypertension, angina and arrhythmias