| A | B |
| analgesic | relieve pain |
| antihistamine | relieve minor allergy symptoms |
| antacid | neutralizes stomach acid for relief from heartburn |
| antibiotic | kills bacteria to help cure infections |
| bronchodilator | opens airways to make breathing easier for people with asthma |
| steroid anti-inflammatory | reduces inflammation and itching of skin |
| hormone | different hormones work differently; insulin lowers blood glucose levels |
| stimulant | increase alertness for people with ADHD |
| antianxiety | helps people who are excessively nervous or panicked to calm down |
| vaccine | prevents infection in people exposed to the infectious agent |
| sedative | causes sleepiness |