- A drug is any substance (other than food that provides nutritional support) that, when inhaled, injected, smoked, consumed, absorbed via a patch on the skin, or dissolved under the tongue, causes a physiological change in the body.
- Antibiotics, also called antibacterials, are a type of antimicrobial drug used in the treatment and prevention of bacterial infections.They may either kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria. A limited number of antibiotics also possess antiprotozoal activity. Antibiotics are not effective against viruses such as the common cold or influenza, and their inappropriate use allows the emergence of resistant organisms.
- Drugs which inhibit viruses are termed antiviral drugs or antivirals rather than antibiotics.
Common Drugs & Their Uses
Drugs/Medicine
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Use
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Anaesthetics
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It is a drug that induces
insensitivity to pain.
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Antiflatulent
|
It is a drug that reduces intestinal
gas.
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Antipyretics
|
It is a drug used to lower body
temperature.
|
Analgesics
|
It is a drug that is used to prevent
or relieve pain. Eg. Aspirin.
|
Antibiotics
|
It is a drug that inhibits the growth
of or destroys micro-organisms. Eg. Penicillin.
|
Antihistamines
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It is a drug used to relieve symptoms
of cold and allergies.
|
Antispasmodic
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It is a drug used to relieve spasm of
involuntary muscle usually in stomach.
|
Antacid
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It is a drug used for preventing or
correcting acidity, especially in the stomach.
|
Diuretics
|
It is a drug that promotes the
production of urine.
|
Laxative
|
It is a drug used to provide relief
in constitpation.
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