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pharmacist

A licensed professional trained to provide pharmaceutical care.

Pharmacy Technician

One who attends a two year program and receives an associate's degree(there are high school programs out there) and pass state and national certification. Assist pharmacist in pharmacy.

Diuretics

Lowers blood pressures by decreasing blood volume.

Calcium channel blocker

Affects the movement of calcium into the cells of the heart and blood vessels.

Angiotension-converting enzyme(ACE)

An inhibitor that blocks the production of a substance in the body that causes blood vessels to tighten

Beta-blocker

Treats high blood pressure and relieves chest pain. It also used to prevent heart attacks and migraine headaches.

Angina

Chest pain

Adrenergic

Simulates the heart to beat more rapidly and increase blood pressures such as epinepherine.

Anticoagulant

Thins the blood or decreases coagulation of the blood. This is used to prevent or treat a heart attack and strokes that are caused by blood clots.

Analgestic

relieves pain

Benzodiazepines

Psychotherapautic drug that is use to relieve anxiety and induce sleep

Antidepressants

Relieves depression

Histamine blockers (H2 blockers)

Treats ulcers by decreasing the secretion of digestive acids.

antacides

Neutralizes stomach acid to treat indigestion as well as ulcers.

Laxatives

Treats constipation.

expectorant

Controls a cough by increasing the amount of mucus produced.

Antitussive

Control a cough by acting on the central nervous system.

Decongestants

Constricts blood vessels in the nose and sinuses to open up the airways

Antihistamines

Blocks the action of histamines and thereby alleviates runny noses and sneezing.

Antiasthmatic

Drug that helps asthma patients

antibiotic

Kills bacteria and helps the body fight off infections.

Cultured

A sample of the bacteria is grown in the lab

vaccine

Contains weakened or dead disease causing microorganisms.

antiseptic

Inhibits the growth and multipication of pathogenic organisms.

oral contaceptives

Also known as birth control pill

Glucocorticoids

Enhances the action of the hormones released by the adrenal glands and is use for its anti-inflammatory action

Insulin

Regulates the level of sugar in the blood and the metabolism of carbohydrates and fats.

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

The two U.S. federal agencies involves with pharmacy and drug regulation and enforcement

Physician's Desk Reference (PDR)

Provides detailed written drug information

generic name

the name approved for general use and is derived from the chemical name

Trade name

The name one specific manufacture is allowed to use