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Drug List

Drug Classification List #4

Generic nameBrand nameBody SystemOrgans Most AffectedIndications for Use (IFU)
Hormones Replace or increase hormones that naturally occur in the body to maintain homeostasis. Endocrine Entire body Varies (Ex. Diabetes, Infertility)
Hypnotics Causes sleep. Nervous Brain Insomnia, Anxiety
Immunomodulator An agent that augments or diminishes immune responses. Immune Entire body Autoimmune Conditions
Immunosuppressants An agent that can suppress or prevent the immune response. Immune Entire body Autoimmune Conditions
Macrolides Bacteriostatic agents used primarily for pulmonary infections Immune Entire body Bacterial Infection
Muscle Relaxants Inhibits muscle contractions and causes skeletal muscle relaxation Muscular Skeletal Muscle Muscle Spams
Narcotics/ Narcotic Analgesics/ Opiates Effective pain reliever and sleep inducer made from opium and its derivatives. High potential for abuse. Addictive. Nervous Brain Severe Pain
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammations (NSAID) Used as a pain reliever, anti-inflammatory agent and antipyretic All Systems Entire body Pain, Inflammation, Fever
Penicillin Derived from mold. Kills bacteria by preventing them from forming a rigid cell wall needed for survival. Prevents cell wall synthesis. Immune Entire body Bacterial Infections
Radiopharmaceuticals Contains radioactive isotopes used in diagnostics and therapy All Systems Entire body Non-invasive Diagnostic, Radiation Therapy for Cancer
Sedatives Depresses the central nervous system in order to cause relaxation. Nervous Brain Anxiety, Insomnia
Steroid Glucocorticoids Steroids that reduce inflammation throughout the body All Systems Entire body Inflammation
Tetracyclines Broad-spectrum bacteriostatic antibiotic that inhibits protein synthesis in bacteria by binding to ribosomes. Immune Entire body Bacterial Infections
Tranquilizers Reduce anxiety Nervous Brain Anxiety
Vaccines An antigen introduces into the body to stimulate the production of antibodies for protection against disease causing microorganisms. Immune Entire body Various Diseases
Vasoconstrictors Narrows vessels and increases blood pressure Cardiovasular Blood Vessels Hypotension
Vasodilators Expands blood vessels and lowers blood pressure Cardiovascular Blood Vessels Hypertension, Angina
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