Pharmacology Drug Classifications
Questions and answers
analgesic - ✅✅agent that relieves pain without causing loss of consciousness (Tylenol, Advil, Motrin)
anesthetic - ✅✅produces lack of feeling either local or general depending upon type and how
administered (lidocaine, Xylocaine, Novocain)
antacid - ✅✅neutralizes acid (Amphojel, Gelusil, Mylanta, Milk of Magnesia)
antidepressant - ✅✅prevents or relieves symptoms of depression (Tofranil, Marplan, Nardil)
antidiarrheal - ✅✅prevents or relieves diarrhea; inhibits peristalsis and reduces fecal volume
(Keopectate, Lomotil, Pepto-Bismol)
antidote - ✅✅counteracts poisons and their effects (Narcan)
antiemetic - ✅✅prevents or relieves nausea and vomiting (Dramamine, Marinol, Phenergan, Reglan,
Tigan)
antifungal - ✅✅destroys or inhibits the action of histamine (Diflucan, Lamisil, Lotrimin, Monistat,
Nizoral, Terazol)
antihistamine - ✅✅acts to prevent the action of histamine (allergies) (Allegra, Benadryl, Dimetane)
antihyperlipidemic - ✅✅used to lower abnormally high blood levels of fatty substances (lipids).
(Lipitor, Lopid, Mevacor, Nicobid, Zocor)
antihypertensive - ✅✅prevents or controls high blood pressure (Catapres, Aldomet, Lopressor)
anti-inflammatory - ✅✅prevents inflammation (Advil, Motrin, Naprosyn)
antimanic - ✅✅used for treatment of manic episode of manic-depressive and bipolar disorder
(lithium)
antineoplastic - ✅✅prevents the replication of neoplastic cells; used to treat tumors (Myleran,
Cytoxan)
antiparkinsonian - ✅✅used for palliative relief of major symptoms of Parkinson disease (L-Dopa,
Requip, Symmetrel, Tasar)
antipyretic - ✅✅reduces fever (Tylenol, aspirin)
antituberculosis - ✅✅used in treatment of tuberculosis; inhibits growth of mycobacteria (INH,
Myambutal, Mycobutin, Priftin, PZA, Rifadin, Streptomycin)
antitumor necrosis factor - ✅✅seems to slow if not halt altogether the destruction of joints by
disrupting the activity of tumor necrosis factor (TNF) (Enbrel)
Questions and answers
analgesic - ✅✅agent that relieves pain without causing loss of consciousness (Tylenol, Advil, Motrin)
anesthetic - ✅✅produces lack of feeling either local or general depending upon type and how
administered (lidocaine, Xylocaine, Novocain)
antacid - ✅✅neutralizes acid (Amphojel, Gelusil, Mylanta, Milk of Magnesia)
antidepressant - ✅✅prevents or relieves symptoms of depression (Tofranil, Marplan, Nardil)
antidiarrheal - ✅✅prevents or relieves diarrhea; inhibits peristalsis and reduces fecal volume
(Keopectate, Lomotil, Pepto-Bismol)
antidote - ✅✅counteracts poisons and their effects (Narcan)
antiemetic - ✅✅prevents or relieves nausea and vomiting (Dramamine, Marinol, Phenergan, Reglan,
Tigan)
antifungal - ✅✅destroys or inhibits the action of histamine (Diflucan, Lamisil, Lotrimin, Monistat,
Nizoral, Terazol)
antihistamine - ✅✅acts to prevent the action of histamine (allergies) (Allegra, Benadryl, Dimetane)
antihyperlipidemic - ✅✅used to lower abnormally high blood levels of fatty substances (lipids).
(Lipitor, Lopid, Mevacor, Nicobid, Zocor)
antihypertensive - ✅✅prevents or controls high blood pressure (Catapres, Aldomet, Lopressor)
anti-inflammatory - ✅✅prevents inflammation (Advil, Motrin, Naprosyn)
antimanic - ✅✅used for treatment of manic episode of manic-depressive and bipolar disorder
(lithium)
antineoplastic - ✅✅prevents the replication of neoplastic cells; used to treat tumors (Myleran,
Cytoxan)
antiparkinsonian - ✅✅used for palliative relief of major symptoms of Parkinson disease (L-Dopa,
Requip, Symmetrel, Tasar)
antipyretic - ✅✅reduces fever (Tylenol, aspirin)
antituberculosis - ✅✅used in treatment of tuberculosis; inhibits growth of mycobacteria (INH,
Myambutal, Mycobutin, Priftin, PZA, Rifadin, Streptomycin)
antitumor necrosis factor - ✅✅seems to slow if not halt altogether the destruction of joints by
disrupting the activity of tumor necrosis factor (TNF) (Enbrel)
