drug classifications

Pharmacologic Profile

Refers to all information presented in a drug reference book.

Contraindications

Reasons why a patient shouldn't take a medication.

Precautions

Actions that a nurse needs to take before administering a medication.

Interactions

Other medications that interfere with the normal drug action.

Anti-Alzheimer's Agents

Medications used for management of Alzheimer's Dementia, acting by increasing acetylcholine in the CNS.

Anti-Anemics

Medications used for the prevention and treatment of anemias.

Anti-Anxiety Agents

Medications used in the management of various forms of anxiety.

Antiarrhythmics

Medications used for the suppression of cardiac arrhythmias.

Anticoagulants

Medications for the prevention and treatment of thromboembolic disorders.

Anticonvulsants

Medications used to decrease the incidence and severity of seizures.

Antidepressants

Medications used to treat endogenous depression, often alongside psychotherapy.

Anti-Diabetics

Medications used for the management of type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

Antiemetics

Medications used to manage nausea and vomiting.

Antihypertensives

Medications used to treat hypertension.

Anti-infectives

Medications used for the treatment and prophylaxis of bacterial infections.

Antineoplastics

Medications used for the treatment of various solid tumors, lymphomas, and leukemias.

Antiplatelet Agents

Medications used to treat and prevent thromboembolic events.

Antipsychotics

Medications used to treat acute and chronic psychoses.

Corticosteroids

Medications used to treat adrenocortical insufficiency and for their anti-inflammatory effects.

Diuretics

Medications used for the treatment of hypertension and edema.

Hormones

Substances used in the treatment of deficiency states.

Nonopioid Analgesics

Medications used to control mild to moderate pain and/or fever.

Opioid Analgesics

Medications used for the management of moderate to severe pain.

Sedative/Hypnotics

Medications used to provide sedation or manage insomnia.

Skeletal Muscle Relaxants

Medications used for symptomatic relief of muscle conditions.

Thrombolytics

Medications used for the acute management of coronary thrombosis.

Vascular Headache Suppressants

Medications used for the acute treatment of vascular headaches.

Statin Drugs

Medications used for lowering cholesterol.

Dopaminergic Drugs

Medications used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.