Classification of medicines that you should know about
Antacids – Reduce hydrochloric acid located in the stomach. Antianemics – Increases the production of red blood cells. Anticholinergics – Decreases oral secretions. Anticoagulants – Prevents the formation of clots. Anticonvulsants – Management of seizures or bipolar disorders. Antidiarrheals – Reduce water in bowels and gastric motility. Antihistamines – Blocks the release of histamine. Antihypertensives – Decreases blood pressure. Anti-infectives – To get rid of infections. Bronchodilators – Dilates the bronchi and bronchioles. Diuretics – Increases excretion of water/sodium from body. Laxatives – Loosens stools and increases bowel movements. Miotics – Constricts pupils of the eye. Mydriatics – Dilates the pupils. Narcotics/analgesics – Relieves pain.
