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Classifications

Drug Classifications for PHM230

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Antacids Contains elements of calcium and magnesium to help raise the pH in the stomach. works locally in the stomach to neutralized gastric acid.
Histamine2 Receptor Antagonists (HsRAs) H2 antagonists are used in the treatment (Tx) of dyspepsia (indigestion) by blocking the specific H2 receptors in the stomach, decreasing the production of acid.
Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPIs) Act by blocking the gastric acid pump in the gastric cells which is the terminal stage introducing acid into the stomach, therefore a less acidic environment. PPIs have the matching stem
Antidiarrheal used to treat temporary discomforts of the stomach and gastrointestinal tract, such as diarrhea, indigestion, heart burn and nausea
Analgesic- NSAIDs OTC- Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDS): for inflammation, pain, fever
Analgesic OTC- same as a NSAID, however does not reduce inflammation, just pain and fever
Prescription Analgesic – Cox -2 inhibitor – NSAIDS “-coxib” suffix for sub classification – inhibits Cox-2 an enzyme causing inflammation
Opioid Analgesic Schedule II drugs - "Codone" as a suffix
Antimigraine Agents/headaches and migraines “-triptan” suffix for sub-classification – it trips up a headache
Disease-Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drug (DMARDs) – for rheumatoid arthritis– a chronic and often progressive inflammatory condition linked to the dysfunction of the immune system (autoimmune disorder).
bisphosphonates – slows the progression of osteoporosis a condition where bones become weak and brittle “-dronate” suffix for sub-classification - think drone rhymes with bone for treating osteoporosis
OTC Antihistamine opposes the activity of histamine receptors
Prescription antitussive/mucolytic stops a cough and aids in reducing phlegm
steroids – asthma Drugs used to treat a condition in which a person's airways become inflamed, narrow and swell, and produce extra mucus, which make sit difficult to breathe
Beta2 receptor agonist beta2 is a type of receptor in the systemic system for the drug to bind to
– bronchodilator A bronchodilator is a substance that dilates the bronchi and bronchioles in the lungs, decreasing resistance in the respiratory airway and increasing airflow to the lungs
Antibiotics targets bacteria cell walls
Antifungals medication binds to a part of the fungal membrane known as ergosterol causing fungal membrane to become leaky
Antivirals mechanism of action is to target a specific enzyme (there are several) that the virus uses for reproduction.
Sedative Hypnotic drug, chemical substance used to reduce tension and anxiety and induce calm
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) a neurotransmitter involved with mood, therefore increased binding to receptors can improve mood for those whose serotonin disappears too quickly
Benzodiazepines (benzos) relieve anxiety, insomnia, and muscle spasms
Loop Diuretic aid in ridding the body of too much water that causes higher blood pressure
Thiazide Diuretics they decrease reabsorption of sodium by the kidney and thereby increase loss of water and sodium to aid in reducing blood pressure.
Beta Blocker can treat angina, congestive heart failure(CHF), stage fright, and migraine, as well as hypertension
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACEIs) - Ace inhibitors Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) in the systemic system converts angiotensin I to angiotensin II which is a potent vasoconstrictor and increases blood pressure
Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs) inhibit the connection between angiotensin II and the receptor that causes vasoconstriction.
Calcium Channel Blockers (CCBs) vasodilator – dilates blood vessels.
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors -antihyperlipidemics lowers cholesterol – known as “statins"
Anticoagulant affect clotting factors. Do not take with aspirin as a bleeding problem can occur
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