Pharmacy drug classifications
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Antihypertensive
Lower/ reduce BP/HTN
Antiarrhythmics
treat abn. heart rhythm- arrhythmia
Antihyperlipidemic
reduce cholesterol/ fat in body
anticoagulants
slow blood clotting process
Bronchodilator
relax airways for easier breathing
Decongestant
reduces swelling in nasal areas
antihistamine
prevent histamine that causes allergy symptoms
Antitussive
Suppress coughing
Expectorant
Thin & loosens mucus in airways
Antacids
neutralizes stomach acid
Antidiarrheals
stops or slows diarrhea
laxatives
loosens stool & increases (^) BM