Common Drugs and Their Usage
Anaesthetics :: It is a drug that induces insensitivity to pain.
Antiflatulent :: It is a drug that reduces intestinal gas
Antipyretics :: It is a drug used to lower body temperature.
Analgesics :: It is a drug that is used to prevent or relieve pain. Example. Aspirin.
Antibiotics :: It is a drug that inhibits the growth of or destroys micro – organisms. Example. Penicillin.
Antihistamines :: It is a drug used to relieve symptoms of cold and allergies.
Antispasmodic :: It is a drug used to relieve spasm of involuntary muscle usually in stomach.
Antacid :: 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.