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Drug Classification
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| adrenergics/vasoconstrictors | epinephrine, adrenalin, Visine, dopamine |
| adrenergic blockers | Flomax, Lopressor |
| non-narcotic analgesics | Tylenol, aspirin, Advil |
| narcotic analgesics | Tylenol with codeine, morphine, Percocet |
| anesthetics | lidocaine, zylocaine, sodium pentothal |
| antacids | Tums, Riopan, Prilosec |
| antianxiety agents | valium, Xanax, lithium |
| antibiotics | penicillin, erythromycin, Ceclor |
| anticholinergics | Spiriva, Bentyl, Atrovent |
| anticoagulants | heparin, Coumadin, warfarin |
| anticonvulsants | Phenobarbital, Dilantin, Klonopin, Tegretol |
| antianginal/vasodilators | nitroglycerin |
| antidepressants | Prozac, Zoloft, Cymbalta, Effexor |
| antidiarrheal | Kaopectate, Imodium |
| antidote | Narcan, ipecac |
| antiemetics | Compazine, Tigan, Reglan |
| antifungal | Nystatin, Monistat, Diflucan, Lamisil |
| antihistamine | Benedryl, Claritin, Zantac |
| antihypertensive agents | Norvasc, Tenormin, Aldomet |
| anti-inflammatory agents | NSAIDs: Advil, Motrin, Celebrex SAIDs: Decadron, Cortisone, Singulair |
| antimigraine agents | Topomax, Imitrex, Zomig |
| antineoplastic agents | interferon |
| antipsycotics | Risperdal, Abilify, Thorazine, Haldol |
| antipruritics | calamine lotion, Benedryl, hydrocortisone, prednisone |
| antipyretics | Tylenol, Aspirin, acetaminphen |
| antiseptics | Betadine, Isopropyl alcohol |
| antitussives | Robitussin DM |
| antiviral agents | Valtrex, Tamiflu |
| bronchodilators | Symbicort, Proventil |
| cathartics | Dulcolax, Ex-lax, Milk of magnesia |
| CNS stimulants | Concerta, Ritalin |
| contraceptives | Depo-Provera, Ortho Cyclen, Yasmin |
| decongestants | Sudafed, Nasonex |
| diuretics | Lasix, Furosemide |
| emetics | Ipecac, mustard |
| expectorants | Terpin Hydrate, Benylin |
| hematopoietic agents | Epogen, Procrit |
| hemostatic agents | Thrombin, Vitamin K, Gelfoam, Surgicel |
| hormone replacement agents | Synthroid, Premarin, Pitressin |
| hypnotics | Ambien, Lunesta, Placidyl |
| lipid-lowering agents | Lipitor, Crestor, Zetia |
| miotics | Floropryl |
| muscle relaxants | Soma, Flexeril |
| mydriatic agents | Isopto Atropine |
| narcotics | opium, codeine, oxycodone |
| oral hypoglycemic agents | Actos, Avandia, Orinase |
| osteoporosis agents | Fosamax, Reclast |
| steroids | adrenaline |
| corticosteroids | prednisone, hydrocortisone |