DRUGS RAHHH

Analgesic

Painkillers

Anesthetic

Lack of feeling

Antacid

Neutralizes stomach acid

Antianxiety

Relieves anxiety and muscles

Antiarrhythmic

Controls cardiac arrhythmias.

Antibiotic

Inhibits or destroys bacteria

Anticholinergic

Blocks parasympathetic nerve impulses.

Anticoagulant

Prevents or delays clotting

Anticonvulsant

Prevents or relieves convulsions

Antidepressant

Prevents or relieves the symptoms of depression

Antidiarrheal

Prevents or relieves diarrhea

Antidote

Counteracts poisons and their effect

Antifungal

Kills fungi and yeast

Antimanic

Treats manic episode of manic-depressive disorder

Antineoplastic

Kills malignant cells

Antipsychotic

Treats psychotic symptoms

Antitussive

Relieves cough

Bronchodilator

Dialates the bronchi

Contraceptive

Prevents conception and pregnancy

Diuretic

Increases urination

Expectorant

Some removal of mucus

Hemostatic

Controls bleeding

Hypnotic

Produces sleep

Hypoglycemic

Lowers blood glucose level

Laxative

Loosens stools and encourages bowel elimination

Muscle relaxant

Relaxes muscle

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)

Relieves fever, pain, and inflammation

Sedative

Produces a calming effect

Tranquilizer

Reduces tension and anxiety

Vasodilatador

Lowers blood pressure by expanding the blood vessels

Vasopressor

Increases blood pressure by contracting blood vessels