| 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors |
enzyme inhibitor |
Drugs that block the action of 5-alpha-reductase, an enzyme involved in co… |
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| 5-aminosalicylates |
anti-inflammatory |
Compounds that reduce inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract, particul… |
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| 5HT3 receptor antagonists |
antiemetic |
Block serotonin (5-HT3) receptors to prevent nausea and vomiting. |
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| ACE inhibitors |
antihypertensive |
Inhibit the angiotensin-converting enzyme, reducing production of angioten… |
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| Alkylating agents |
antineoplastic (chemotherapy) |
Chemicals that add alkyl groups to DNA, interfering with cell division and… |
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| Aminoglycosides |
antibiotic |
Bactericidal antibiotics that inhibit protein synthesis in bacteria. |
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| Analgesics |
pain reliever |
Drugs designed to relieve pain; can work via various mechanisms. |
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| Anticoagulants |
antithrombotic |
Agents that reduce blood clotting by inhibiting clotting factors. |
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| Aminopenicillins |
antibiotic, beta-lactam |
Penicillins with a broader spectrum of activity, effective against some gr… |
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| Antacids |
gastrointestinal, acid neutralizer |
Agents that neutralize stomach acid to relieve indigestion and heartburn. |
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| Anticholinergics/antispasmodics |
antispasmodic |
Block acetylcholine receptors to relax smooth muscle and reduce GI motilit… |
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| Anticoagulant reversal agents |
hemostatic, antidote |
Reverse the effects of anticoagulant drugs to restore normal blood clottin… |
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| Anticonvulsants |
antiseizure, central nervous system agent |
Reduce the frequency or severity of seizures by modulating neuronal excita… |
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| Antidepressants |
psychiatric, mood stabilizer |
Alleviate symptoms of depression and sometimes anxiety by modulating neuro… |
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| Antidiabetic agents |
antidiabetic, metabolic |
Lower blood glucose levels through various mechanisms. |
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| Antifungals |
antimicrobial |
Treat fungal infections by killing or inhibiting fungal cell growth. |
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| Antihistamines |
allergy medication |
Block histamine H1 receptors to reduce allergic responses. |
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| Antihyperlipidemic agents |
lipid-lowering, cardiovascular |
Reduce high cholesterol and triglyceride levels through various mechanisms. |
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| Angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) |
antihypertensive |
Block angiotensin II receptors, causing vasodilation and reducing blood pr… |
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| Antimuscarinics |
anticholinergic |
Block muscarinic acetylcholine receptors, reducing spasms and secretions. |
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