Module 1 Packet #4 Medication Indications/Examples

Analgesics

Indication: Relieve Pain

Antacids/anti-ulcer

Indication: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

Antibiotics

Bacterial infections

Anticholinergics

Smooth muscle spasms

Anticoagulants

Delay blood clotting

Anticonvulsants

Prevent or control seizures

Antidepressants

Relieve depression

Antidiarrheals

Reduce diarrhea

Antiemetics

Reduce nausea, vomiting

Antifungals

Fungal infections

Antihistamines

Relieve allergies

Antihypertensives

Lower blood pressure

Anti-inflammatories

Reduce inflammation

Antilipemics

Lower cholesterol

Antimigraine agents

Relieve migraine headaches

Anti Osteoporosis

Improve bone density

Antipsychotics

Psychosis

Antipyretics

Reduce fever

Skeletal/muscle relaxants

Reduce or prevent muscle spasms

Antitussives/expectorants

Control cough, promote the elimination of mucus

Antivirals

Viral infections

Anxiolytics (anti-anxiety)

Reduce anxiety

Bronchodilators

Relax airway muscles

Central nervous system stimulants

Reduce hyperactivity

Contraceptives

Prevent pregnancy

Decongestants

Relieve nasal congestion

Diuretics

Eliminate excess fluids

Hormone Replacements

Stabilize hormone deficiencies

Laxatives, stool softeners

Promote bowel movements

Oral hypoglycemics

Reduce blood glucose

Sedative-hypnotics

Induce sleep/relaxation