Pharm: CH. 16 - Drug Classifications

Lipitor, Crestor, Mevacor, Zocor

HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor

IBU, Ketoprofen

NSAID

Pyridostigme

cholinesterase inhibitors

Imitrex

serotonin 5-HT receptor agonist

Mometasone, Hydrocortisone, Fluticasone

corticosteroid

Ciprofloxacin, Levofloxacin

quinolone

Cimetidine, Famotidine, Ranitidine

H2 blocked receptor antagonist

-Azole Drugs

antifungal, PPI

Finasteride used for

to treat BPH (hyperplasia), block testosterone conversion to a more active androgen dihydrotestosterone

Common diuretic ending in -thiazide

hydrochlorothiazide & chlorothiazide

Estrogen

component maintaining, menstrual cycle, growth development

Progesterone

component maintaining uterus for pregnancy & implantation in mood regulation

Antihistamines that don't cause sedation

corticosteroid nasal sprays for allergies reducing inflammation

Suffix for monoclonal antibodies

-mab

-Gliptin drugs treat what

treat type 2 diabetes

-Vir treats what disease

an antiviral, treat HIV, Hepatitis B & C, herpes virus infections, influenza, COVID-19

C-I

LSD, cocaine, peyote, heroin, marijuana

C-II

meperidine, oxycodone/APAP, oxycodone/ASA, hydromorphone, methylphenidate, fentanyl, codeine, morphine, amphetamines, methadone, opium, hydrocodone/acetaminophen, hydrocodone/APAP, hydrocodone/ibuprofen

C-III

acetaminophen/codeine #2, #3, #4, testosterone

C-IV

diazepam, lorazepam, pentazocine, chloroliazepoxide, flurazepam, phenobarbital quazepam

C-V

diphenoxylate/atropine, codeine/guaifenesin, promethazine/codeine

What are SSRI drugs

selective serotonin reuptake (SSR) are a class of antidepressants to treat depression & anxiety disorders

2nd generation drug treatment for schizophrenia

aripiprazole, clozapine, olanzapine, lurasidone, risperidone, ziprasidone