General Types of Medications

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  1. 3. A drug that counteracts the effects of histamine, thus relieving allergic symptoms
  2. 5. A drug that liquefies mucus in bronchi, allows mucus to be coughed up
  3. 7. Drug that relieves mild to severe pain
  4. 10. A drug that reduces inflammation
  5. 12. A drug that prevents the sensation of pain, can be general, local, or topical
  6. 13. A drug that dilates blood vessels, decreases blood pressure
  7. 14. A special preparation made from microorganisms and administered to produce reduced sensitivity to, or increased immunity to, an infection disease
  8. 15. A drug that increases urine output, also reduces blood pressure and cardiac output
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  1. 1. The study of how drugs are used to treat disease
  2. 2. A drug that constricts blood vessels, increases blood pressure
  3. 4. A drug that increases the activity of the brain and other organs, decreases appetite
  4. 6. A drug that relieves nasal swelling and congestion
  5. 8. A drug that reduces the risk of pregnancy
  6. 9. A drug that neutralizes stomach acid
  7. 10. A drug that kills or inhibits growth of fungi
  8. 11. A drug that kills bacteria or inhibits their growth