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Drug Class - basic
A basic description of uses for classifications (Top 200)
Classification | Use |
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5-HT1 serotonin agonist | migraine headache |
ACE (Angiotensin Converting Enzyme) inhibitor | lower blood pressure |
alpha adrenergic blocker | 1. Lower blood pressure 2. For an enlarged prostate |
analgesic | pain reliever |
angiotensin II | lower blood pressure |
anorexiant / appetite suppressor | weight loss |
antibiotic | bacterial infection |
anticholesterol | lower blood pressure |
anticholinergic | 1. Blocks the neurotransitter acetylcholine in the CNS (Central Nervous System) & PNS (Peripheral Nervous System). 2. Overactive bladder. |
anticoagulant | prevents myocardial infarction (MI) & stroke |
anticonvulsant | 1. seizures 2. pain |
antidepressant | depression |
antidiabetic agent | lower blood pressure |
antiemetic | nausea |
antifungal | fungal infection |
antiglaucoa agent | glaucoma |
antigout | lowers uric acid |
antihistamine | allergies / sinus / cough / nausea / tranquilizer |
antihistamine/anxiolytic | 1. anxiety 2. nausea |
antihyperglycemic | diabetes |
antihyperlipidemic | lower cholesterol |
antihypertensive | lower blood pressure |
anti-infective / antiportozoal | protozoal infection |
antimicrobial mouth rinse | 1. gingivitis 2. cavities |
antipsychotic | psychosis / depression / schizophrenia / bipolar |
anti-spasmodic | stomach / bowel spasms |
antitussive | dry cough |
antiviral | viral infection |
B9 supplement / prenatal | prevents birth defects |
benziodiazepine | anxiety |
beta blocker (B1) | lower blood pressure |
Beta2 antagonist / Bronchodillator | asthma |
bisphosphonate | osteoporosis |
bone resorption inhibitor | osteoporosis |
calcium channel blocker | lower blood pressure |
chemo / immunosuppressant | cancer / arthritis |
CNS (Central Nervous System) Stimulant | Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) & Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) |
combo analgesic | migraine headache |
corticosteroid | sinus congestion |
dopamine agonist | Parkinson's Disease |
estrogen blocker (SERM) | osteoporosis / breast cancer |
Gastrointestinal stimulant | nausea |
Histamine2 (H2) Blocker | ulcer / heartburn |
HMGCoA reductase inhibitor (statin) | lower cholesterol |
hormone - HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) | HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) - menopause |
hormone | hormone replacement |
insulin | lower blood glucose |
laxative | constipation |
loop diuretic | lower blood pressure |
mucolytic / expectorant | productive cough |
muscle relaxant | pain reliever / multipe sclerosis / spasms |
nicotine recepter blocker | smoking cessation |
NMDA receptor antagonis | Alzheimer's Disease |
Non-Steriodal Antiinflammatory Drug (NSAID) | pain / inflammation |
norepinephrine inhibitor | Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) & Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) |
opiod antagonist | recovery from opioid |
platelet aggregation inhibitor | prevents myocardial infarction (MI) & stroke |
potassium-sparing diuretic | lower blood pressure |
proton pump inhibitor (PPI) | ulcer / heartburn |
sedative / hypnotic | sleep aid |
Selective Serontonin / Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor (SSNRI) | depression / pain |
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) | depression |
skeletal muscle relaxant | pain / muscle spasm |
smooth muscle relaxant | erectile dysfunction |
sulfonylurea antidiabetic | lower blood glucose |
testosterone blocker | enlarged prostate |
topical anasthetic | pain / numbing |
tricyclic antidepressant | depression |
vasodilator / nitrate | angina / chest pain |
vitamin / mineral | vitamin / mineral supplement |