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Drug Class - basic
A basic description of uses for classifications (Top 200)
| Classification | Use |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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franknapoli
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