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Classifications
Drug Classifications
| Classification | Description |
|---|---|
| Analgesics | Tx. of pain (Aspirin) |
| Antacids | Decrease acid (Prevacid) |
| Antihelmintics | Expel worms |
| Antibiotics | Tx. of bacterial infection |
| Anticoagulants | prevent. & tx. of thromboembolitic disorders (Coumadin) |
| Antiemetics | reduce N/V (Phenergan) |
| Antihistamines/Antipruritics | Decrease itching, stop allergic reaction (Benedryl) |
| Antipyretics | Reduce fever (Tylenol) |
| Antiseptics/disinfectants | free from infection (Betadine) |
| Antispasmodics | decrease choligernic response (Immodium) |
| Antitussives | Cough suppressant (Guafensin) |
| Ataractics (Tranquilizers) | Blocks dopamine in brain (calms, soothes) |
| Carminatives | Antiflatulents, decrease gas |
| Cathartics | Empties bowels |
| Coagulants | Help clots form |
| Diuretics | Increase flow of urine (Lasix) |
| Emetics | Produce vomiting (Ipicac) |
| Expectorants | Enhance output of resp. fluid (Robitussin) |
| Hematinics (Antianemics) | Increase RBC formation (Iron) |
| Hormones | Specific to endocrine target (Estrogen) |
| Hypnotics | CNS depression (Valium) |
| Minerals | prevents imbalance (Calcium) |
| Miotics | Contracts pupils, tx. of glaucoma |
| Mydriatics | Dilates pupil (Vision test) |
| Narcotics | Alter perception & response to stimuli (Morphine) |
| Oral Contraceptive | Inhibit ovulation |
| Oxytoxic | stimulates uterine contraction (induce labor) |
| Sedatives | Relax, rest and sleep (Versed) |
| Vaccines | Prevent/kill microorganisms |
| Vasoconstrictors | Constricts blood vessels, (increase BP) |
| Vasodilators | Dilates vein (tx. of HTN) (Lopressor) |
| ANTI-INFECTIVES | For UTI, lower respiratory track, GI, bone and joint and skin infections. cipro• levaquine |
| ANTI-ANXIETY & MUSCLE RELAXANT | Relaxes muscles to promote healing, reduces muscle spasms and produces a sedative effect (Flexeril, valum, robaxin, soma) |
| NSAIDS | Non sterioidal Anti Inflammatory Drugs Inhibits production of prostoglandins (substances responsible for producing inflammation and pain) ex – ibuprofen, indocin, naprosyn, toradol, daypro, lodine |
| ANTACIDS | Neutralizes gastric acid – used for heart burn, sour stomach and indigestion aluminum, calcium carbonate (tums), aluminum/magnesium (Maalox, Gelusil, Mylanta) |
| ANTI-PARKINSONIAN | Relieves symptoms (tremors) and helps maintain mobility l-dopa, sinement, mirapex, requip |
| ANTICONVULSANTS | Reduces the number and severity of seizures ex –tegretol, klonapin, cerebyx, dilantin, zarontin, neurontin, depakote |
| SEDATIVES AND HYPNOTICS | Small doses promote sedation , large Dose promote sleep- Barbiturates ex Phenobarbital = luminal Nonbarbituarates –noctec, prosom, dalmane, restoril, halcyon, ambient, sonata |
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