Classifications

Analgesic

relieves pain

Anesthetic

produces local or general anesthesia

Antacid

neutralized stomach acid

Anti-Alzheimer

treats dementia

Antianxiety

reduces anxiety and tension

Antiarrhythmic

treats heart arrhythmias

Antibiotic

treats bacterial infections

Anticholinergic

reduces smooth muscle spasms

Anticoagulant

decreases blood clotting ability

Anticonvulsant

reduces the frequency and severity of seizures

Antidepressant

treats depression

Antiemetic

reduces nausea and vomiting

Antifungal

treats fungal infections

Antigout

reduces uric acid in the body

Antihistamines

relieves allergies by blocking the histamine action

Antihyperglycemic

reduces blood glucose level

Antihypertensive

lowers blood pressure

Anti-inflammatory

reduces inflammation

Antimigraine

treats or prevents migraine headaches

Antineoplastic

slows or stops the growth of cancer cellls

Antiplatelets

prevents the function of platelets (formation of clots)

Antipsychotic

alters the chemical actions in the brain

Antitussice

suppresses coughs

Antiviral

treats viral infections

Bronchodilator

relaxes the smooth muscles of the bronchi

Cholesterol-lowering agent

reduces the low-density lipoprotein and triglycerides in the blood while increasing the high-density lipoprotein

Contraceptive

inhibits conception

Corticosteroid

reduces inflammation

Decongestants

relieves nasal and sinus congestion

Diuretic

increases urinary output and lowers blood pressure

Electrolyte

maintains normal electrolyte level and proper functioning of the body systems

Erectile Dysfunction Agent

facilitates an erection

Expectorant

thins bronchial secretions making it easier to cough up mucus

Hematopoietic

promotes blood cell production

Hemostatic

clots blood

Hormone replacement

replaces hormones or compensates for hormone deficiencies

Laxative

promotes stools

Leukotriene receptor antagonist

blocks the action of substances that cause asthma and allergic rhinitis

Miotic

drains excessive fluid from the eye, used for glaucoma

Muscle relaxant

reduces pain

Mydriatic

dilates the pupil used for ophthalmic procedures

Osteoporosis agent

promotes bone mineral density used to treat osteoporosis

Proton-pump inhibitor

reduces the acid produced in the stomach

Sedative-hypnotic

slows brain activity, allowing sleep

Stimulant

stimulates the brain and body makes the person more alert

Tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitor

blocks the action of TNF preventing inflammation in autoimmune disorders