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Pharm Classification
Drug Classifications
Term | Definition |
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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 |