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Common Drugs and Their Usage:
| Drugs/Medicine | Use |
|---|---|
| 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. Eg. Aspirin. |
| Antibiotics | It is a drug that inhibits the growth of or destroys micro-organisms. Eg. 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. |