1
Q
analgesics
A
for chronic or acute pain
2
Q
antacid
A
for heartburn or acid reflux
3
Q
antianginals
A
for chest pain associated with need for oxygen
4
Q
anticoagulents
A
to prevent blood clot formation
5
Q
antidepressant
A
for depression
6
Q
antihistamines
A
for allergies
7
Q
antihypertensives
A
to lower blood pressure
8
Q
antibiotics
A
for bacterial infections
9
Q
antineoplastics
A
for treatments of specific cancers
10
Q
anti-inflammatory agents
A
reduces inflammation
11
Q
antitussives
A
for cough
12
Q
antivirals
A
for viral infections
13
Q
bronchodilators
A
for asthma
14
Q
digestants
A
to promote digestion of food
15
Q
diuretics
A
to increase urine output
16
Q
hormones
A
to replace natural endogenous organic compounds
17
Q
hypnotics and sedatives
A
to induce and maintain sleep
18
Q
tranquilizers
A
reduce anxiety
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