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1. analgesic agent that relieves pain without causing loss of conscious-
ness (Tylenol, Advil, Motrin)
2. anesthetic produces lack of feeling either local or general depending
upon type and how administered (lidocaine, Xylocaine,
Novocain)
3. antacid neutralizes acid (Amphojel, Gelusil, Mylanta, Milk of Mag-
nesia)
4. anthelmintics used to treat worm infections
5. anti-impotence used to treat erectile dysfunction
6. anti-infective kills and inhibits growth of bacteria
7. anti-inflammato- prevents inflammation (Advil, Motrin, Naprosyn)
ry
8. antianemic prevents or cures anemia
9. antianginal prevents or relieves angina(condition marked by severe
pain in the chest) attacks
10. antianxiety relieves anxiety and muscle tension (Librium, Valium)
11. antiarrhythmic controls cardiac arrhythmias (lidocaine HCl, Xylocaine,
Inderal)
12. antibiotic destroys or inhibits growth of microorganisms (Kelfin, Ro-
cephin, Pentids, penicillins, Augmentin)
13. anticholinergic blocks parasympathetic nerve impulses; decreases oral
and respiratory secretions (atropine, Artane)
14. anticoagulant prevents or delays blood clotting (heparin, warfarin,
Coumadin)
15. anticonvulsant
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prevents or relieves convulsions / seizures (Tegretol,
Zarontin, Dilantin)
16. antidepressant prevents or relieves symptoms of depression (Tofranil,
Marplan, Nardil)
17. antidiabetic used to manage diabetes
18. antidiarrheal prevents or relieves diarrhea (Keopectate, Lomotil, Pep-
to-Bismol)
19. antidote counteracts poisons and their effects (Narcan)
20. antidysrhythmic controls and prevents cardiac dysrhythmias(abnormal
rhythm)
21. antiemetic prevents or relieves nausea and vomiting (Dramamine,
Marinol, Phenergan, Reglan, Tigan)
22. antiflatulent relieves gas and bloating in GI tract
23. antifungal kills or inhibits growth of fungi (Diflucan, Lamisil, Lotrimin,
Monistat, Nizoral, Terazol)
24. antigout inhibits production of uric acid(a product of the metabolic
breakdown of purine nucleotides)
25. antihistamine acts to prevent the action of histamine (allergies) (Allegra,
Benadryl, Dimetane)
26. antihyperlipidem- used to lower abnormally high chlosterol levels of fatty
ic substances (lipids). (Lipitor, Lopid, Mevacor, Nicobid, Zo-
cor)
27. antihypertensive prevents or controls high blood pressure (Catapres, Al-
domet, Lopressor)
28. antimanic used for treatment of manic episode of manic-depressive
and bipolar disorder (lithium)
