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HOSA Pharmacology
1.analgesic: agent that relieves pain without causing loss of
consciousness (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
Magnesia)\
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-inflammatory: prevents inflammation (Advil, Motrin, Naprosyn)\
8.antianemic: prevents or cures anemia\ 1 / 2
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9.antianginal: prevents or relieves angina attacks\
10.antianxiety: relieves anxiety and muscle tension (Librium, Valium)\
11.antiarrhythmic: controls cardiac arrhythmias (lidocaine HCl,
Xylocaine, Inder- al)\
12.antibiotic: destroys or inhibits growth of microorganisms (Kelfin,
Rocephin, 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: prevents or relieves convulsions / seizures
(Tegretol, Zaron- tin, Dilantin)\
16.antidepressant: prevents or relieves symptoms of depression
(Tofranil, Mar- plan, Nardil)\
17.antidiabetic: used to manage diabetes\
18.antidiarrheal: prevents or relieves diarrhea; inhibits peristalsis and
reduces fecal volume (Keopectate, Lomotil, Pepto-Bismol)\
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