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pharmacist

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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