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Different types of drugs

Use the clues to fili in the missing letters to complete the names of types of drugs below.

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1    A wide rangę of drugs to relieve pain.

2    They help to remove excess fluid from the body.

3    They increase activity.

4    These drugs are used to reduce and suppress swelling.

5    Excellent painkillers originally derived from opium.

6    These help suppress nausea and vomiting.

7    One of the best known drugs which anyone can buy and use to relieve pain, inflammation and fever.

8    They prevent blood clots forming.

9    They soothe patients and help them sleep.

10    These are used to calm people and relieve anxiety.

11    Taken to relieve constipation.

12    These help to elear a stuffy nose.

13    Antibiotics are sometimes given this name because of the rapid relief they bring to many infectious diseases.

14    It's used in the treatment of diabetes.

15    It's used to increase the performance of a weak heart.

Ali drugs which have been licensed and which are available on the National Health Service in Great Britain are listed in the British National Formulary (BNF). The United States also has its own National Formulary. Is there an equivalent listing where you work?