Drugs that relieve indigestion and heartburn by neutralizing stomach acid
Antianxiety Drugs
Drugs that suppress anxiety and relax muscles (sometimes called axiolytics, sedatives, or minor tranquilizers)
Antiarrhythmics
Drugs used to control irregularities of heartbeat
Antibacterials
Drugs used to treat infections
Antibiotics
Drugs made from naturally occurring and synthetic substances that combat bacterial infections
Anticoagulants
Drugs that prevent blood from clotting
Anticonvulsants
Drugs that prevent epileptic seizures
Antidepressants
Mood-lifting drugs, including tricyclics, SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors), and monoamine oxidase inhibitors
Antidiarrheals
Drugs used for the relief of diarrhea
Antiemetics
Drugs used to treat nausea and vomiting
Antifungals
Drugs used to treat fungal infections, the most common of which affect the hair, skin, nails, or mucous membranes
Antihistamines
Drugs used primarily to counteract the effects of histamine, one of the chemicals involved in allergic reactions
Antihypertensives
Drugs that lower blood pressure
Anti-Inflammatories
Drugs used to reduce inflammation - the redness, heat, swelling, and increased blood flow found in infections and in many chronic non-infective diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and gout
Antineoplastics
Drugs used to treat cancer
Antipsychotics
Drugs used to treat symptoms of severe psychiatric disorders, sometimes called major tranquilizers