A licensed professional trained to provide pharmaceutical care.
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Pharmacy Technician
One who attends a two year program and receives an associate's degree(there are high school programs out there) and pass state and national certification. Assist pharmacist in pharmacy.
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Diuretics
Lowers blood pressures by decreasing blood volume.
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Calcium channel blocker
Affects the movement of calcium into the cells of the heart and blood vessels.
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Angiotension-converting enzyme(ACE)
An inhibitor that blocks the production of a substance in the body that causes blood vessels to tighten
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Beta-blocker
Treats high blood pressure and relieves chest pain. It also used to prevent heart attacks and migraine headaches.
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Angina
Chest pain
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Adrenergic
Simulates the heart to beat more rapidly and increase blood pressures such as epinepherine.
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Anticoagulant
Thins the blood or decreases coagulation of the blood. This is used to prevent or treat a heart attack and strokes that are caused by blood clots.
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Analgestic
relieves pain
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Benzodiazepines
Psychotherapautic drug that is use to relieve anxiety and induce sleep
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Antidepressants
Relieves depression
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Histamine blockers (H2 blockers)
Treats ulcers by decreasing the secretion of digestive acids.
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antacides
Neutralizes stomach acid to treat indigestion as well as ulcers.
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Laxatives
Treats constipation.
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expectorant
Controls a cough by increasing the amount of mucus produced.
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Antitussive
Control a cough by acting on the central nervous system.
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Decongestants
Constricts blood vessels in the nose and sinuses to open up the airways
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Antihistamines
Blocks the action of histamines and thereby alleviates runny noses and sneezing.
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Antiasthmatic
Drug that helps asthma patients
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antibiotic
Kills bacteria and helps the body fight off infections.
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Cultured
A sample of the bacteria is grown in the lab
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vaccine
Contains weakened or dead disease causing microorganisms.
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antiseptic
Inhibits the growth and multipication of pathogenic organisms.
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oral contaceptives
Also known as birth control pill
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Glucocorticoids
Enhances the action of the hormones released by the adrenal glands and is use for its anti-inflammatory action
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Insulin
Regulates the level of sugar in the blood and the metabolism of carbohydrates and fats.
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Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
The two U.S. federal agencies involves with pharmacy and drug regulation and enforcement
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Physician's Desk Reference (PDR)
Provides detailed written drug information
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generic name
the name approved for general use and is derived from the chemical name
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Trade name
The name one specific manufacture is allowed to use
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