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classification
general classification of medications
Cardiovascular | Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor antagonists, antihyperlipidemics, antihypertensives, beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, diuretics, vasodilators |
Circulatory | Anticoagulants, antihemorrhagics, antiplatelets, thrombolytics |
Endocrine | Antithyroid agents, corticosteroids, hypoglycemic agents, hypothalamic-pituitary hormones, sex hormones, thyroid hormones |
Gastrointestinal | Antacids, antidiarrheals, antiemetics, H2-antagonists, laxatives, proton pump inhibitors |
Immune | Antibiotics, anticancer agents, antifungals, antiparasitics, antivirals, immunomodulators, vaccines |
Integumentary | Antipruritics, antipsoriatics, emollients, medicated dressings |
Musculoskeletal | Anabolic steroids, antirheumatics, bisphosphonates, corticosteroids, muscle relaxants, nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) |
Nervous | Analgesics, anesthetics, anticonvulsants, antidepressants, antiparkinsonian drugs, antipsychotics, stimulants |
Reproductive | Fertility agents, hormonal contraceptives, sex hormones |
Respiratory | Bronchodilators, cough medications, decongestants, H1-antagonists |
Other | Antidotes, contrast media, radiopharmaceuticals |