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Pharm Classification
Drug Classifications
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Anti-infective Agents | Action/Use- Inhibit the spread of an infectious organism. Antibiotics, Antifungals, Antivirals,, Antitubercular, Anthelmintics, Antimalarials, and Antiprotozoals. |
| Metabolic Agents | Action/Use- Antidiabetics, Antigout, Antihyperlipidemics, Antihyperuricemics, Glucose elevating agents |
| Coagulant Agents | Action/Use- Prevent or promote blood clot formation. Anticoagulants, Antiplatelets and Thromolytics |
| Cardivascular Agents | Action/Use- Treat medical conditions associated with the heart or blood vessels. ACE Inhibitors, Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs), Antianginals, Antiarrhythmics, Antihypertensives, CCB, Diuretics, Beta Blockers, Vasodilators, Anticholinergics |
| CNS Agents | Action/Use- Effect the central nervous system. Consist of nerves in the brain and spinal cord. Bodily functions. Anesthetics, Anticonvulsants, Antiemetics, Antiparkinsons, CNS stimulants, Muscle relaxants and Anagesics. |
| Immune Agents | Action/Use-Enhance or suppress immune system. Also used to fight off infections, prevent and treat certain diseases. |
| Respiratory Agents | Action/Use- |
| Gastrointestinal Agents | Action/Use |