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Medication Class.

classindication/ex
Analgesics Relieve pain Acetaminophen, hydrocodone, codeine
Antacids/anti-ulcer Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Esomeprazole, calcium carbonate, famotidine
Antibiotics Bacterial infections Amoxicillin, ciprofloxacin, sulfamethoxazole
Anticholinergics Smooth muscle spasms Ipratropium, dicyclomine, hyoscyamine
Anticoagulants Delay blood clotting Warfarin, apixaban, heparin
Anticonvulsants Prevent or control seizures Clonazepam, phenytoin, gabapentin
Antidiarrheals Reduce diarrhea Bismuth subsalicylate, loperamide, dipehnoxylate/atropine
Antiemetics Reduce nausea, vomiting Metoclopramide, ondansetron
Antifungals Fungal infections Fluconazole, nystatin, miconazole
Antihistamines Relieve allergies Diphenhydramine, cetirizine, loratadine
Antihypertensives Lower blood pressure Metoprolol, lisinopril, valsartan, clonidine
Anti-inflammatories Reduce inflammation Ibuprofen, celecoxib, naproxen
Antilipemics Lower cholesterol Atorvastatin, fenofibrate, cholestyramine
Antimigraine agents Relieve migraine headaches Topiramate, sumatriptan, rizatriptan, zolmitriptan
Anti-osteoporosis agents Improve bone density Alendronate, raloxifene, calcitonin
Antipsychotics Psychosis Quetiapine, haloperidol, risperidone
Antipyretics Reduce fever Acetaminophen, ibuprofen, aspirin
Skeletal/muscle relaxants Reduce or prevent muscle spasms Cyclobenzaprine, methocarbamol, carisoprodol
Antitussives/expectorants Control cough, promote the elimination of mucus Dextromethorphan, codeine, guaifenesin
Antivirals Viral infections Acyclovir, interferon, oseltamivir
Anxiolytics (anti-anxiety) Reduce anxiety Clonazepam, diazepam, lorazepam
Bronchodilators Relax airway muscles Albuterol, isoproterenol, theophylline
Central nervous system stimulants Reduce hyperactivity Methylphenidate, dextroamphetamine, lisdexamfetamine
Contraceptives Prevent pregnancy Medroxyprogesterone acetate, ethinyl estradiol, drospirenone
Decongestants Relieve nasal congestion Pseudoephedrine, phenylephrine, oxymetazoline
Diuretics Eliminate excess fluid Furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide, bumetanide
Hormone replacements Stabilize hormone deficiencies Levothyroxine, insulin, desmopressin, estrogen
Laxatives, stool softeners Promote bowel movements Magnesium hydroxide, bisacodyl, docusate sodium
Oral hypoglycemics Reduce blood glucose Metformin, glyburide, pioglitazone
Sedative-hypnotics Induce sleep/relaxation Zolpidem, temazepam, eszopiclone
Antidepressants Relieve depression Doxepin, fluoxetine, duloxetine, selegiline
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