Pharmacology Cases: Drug Classes and Uses

Carbidopa-Levodopa

Pharmacologic Class: Dopamine precursor; Therapeutic Class: Anti-Parkinson agent

Ropinirole

Pharmacologic Class: Dopamine agonist; Therapeutic Class: Anti-Parkinson agent

Pramipexole

Pharmacologic Class: Dopamine agonist; Therapeutic Class: Anti-Parkinson agent

Entacapone

Pharmacologic Class: COMT inhibitor; Therapeutic Class: Anti-Parkinson agent

Selegiline

Pharmacologic Class: MAO-B inhibitor; Therapeutic Class: Anti-Parkinson agent

Amantadine

Pharmacologic Class: Dopamine releaser; Therapeutic Class: Anti-Parkinson/Antiviral

Benztropine

Pharmacologic Class: Anticholinergic; Therapeutic Class: Anti-Parkinson agent

Donepezil

Pharmacologic Class: Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor; Therapeutic Class: Anti-Alzheimer's agent

Acetaminophen

Pharmacologic Class: Non-opioid analgesic; Therapeutic Class: Antipyretic/Analgesic

Docusate

Pharmacologic Class: Stool softener; Therapeutic Class: Laxative

Senna

Pharmacologic Class: Stimulant laxative; Therapeutic Class: Laxative

Fiber supplements

Pharmacologic Class: Bulk-forming agent; Therapeutic Class: Laxative

Vancomycin

Pharmacologic Class: Glycopeptide; Therapeutic Class: Antibiotic

Ceftriaxone

Pharmacologic Class: 3rd-generation cephalosporin; Therapeutic Class: Antibiotic

Cefepime

Pharmacologic Class: 4th-generation cephalosporin; Therapeutic Class: Antibiotic

Clindamycin

Pharmacologic Class: Lincosamide; Therapeutic Class: Antibiotic

Metronidazole

Pharmacologic Class: Nitroimidazole; Therapeutic Class: Antibiotic/Antiprotozoal

Ciprofloxacin

Pharmacologic Class: Fluoroquinolone; Therapeutic Class: Antibiotic

Levofloxacin

Pharmacologic Class: Fluoroquinolone; Therapeutic Class: Antibiotic

Linezolid

Pharmacologic Class: Oxazolidinone; Therapeutic Class: Antibiotic

Ibuprofen

Pharmacologic Class: NSAID; Therapeutic Class: Anti-inflammatory/Analgesic

Ondansetron

Pharmacologic Class: 5-HT3 receptor antagonist; Therapeutic Class: Antiemetic

Probiotics

Pharmacologic Class: Live bacterial supplement; Therapeutic Class: GI support

Albuterol

Pharmacologic Class: Beta-2 agonist; Therapeutic Class: Bronchodilator

Ipratropium

Pharmacologic Class: Anticholinergic; Therapeutic Class: Bronchodilator

Tiotropium

Pharmacologic Class: Long-acting anticholinergic; Therapeutic Class: Bronchodilator

Long-acting beta-2 agonist

Bronchodilator

Inhaled corticosteroid

Anti-inflammatory

Systemic corticosteroid

Anti-inflammatory

Macrolide

Antibiotic

Proton pump inhibitor

Anti-ulcer agent

Smooth muscle relaxant

Electrolyte

Expectorant

Mucolytic agent

3rd-generation cephalosporin

Antibiotic

Long-acting insulin

Antidiabetic

Rapid-acting insulin

Antidiabetic

Beta-2 agonist

Bronchodilator

Non-opioid analgesic

Antipyretic/Analgesic

5-HT3 receptor antagonist

Antiemetic

Simple sugar

Glucose-elevating agent

Oral rehydration salts

Rehydration

Live bacterial supplement

GI support

COX inhibitor

Antiplatelet

P2Y12 inhibitor

Antiplatelet

HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor

Antilipemic

ACE inhibitor

Antihypertensive

Beta-1 selective blocker

Antihypertensive

Factor Xa inhibitor

Anticoagulant

Vitamin K antagonist

Anticoagulant

Stool softener

Laxative

Stimulant laxative

Laxative

Direct vasodilator

Pharmacologic Class: Direct vasodilator

Antihypertensive

Therapeutic Class: Antihypertensive

Bulk-forming agent

Pharmacologic Class: Bulk-forming agent

Laxative

Therapeutic Class: Laxative

Supplement

Pharmacologic Class: Supplement

Bone health support

Therapeutic Class: Bone health support

1st-generation cephalosporin

Pharmacologic Class: 1st-generation cephalosporin

Antibiotic

Therapeutic Class: Antibiotic

Glycopeptide

Pharmacologic Class: Glycopeptide

Lincosamide

Pharmacologic Class: Lincosamide

Sulfonamide

Pharmacologic Class: Sulfonamide

Tetracycline

Pharmacologic Class: Tetracycline

Beta-lactam + beta-lactamase inhibitor

Pharmacologic Class: Beta-lactam + beta-lactamase inhibitor

Non-opioid analgesic

Pharmacologic Class: Non-opioid analgesic

Antipyretic/Analgesic

Therapeutic Class: Antipyretic/Analgesic

NSAID

Pharmacologic Class: NSAID

Anti-inflammatory/Analgesic

Therapeutic Class: Anti-inflammatory/Analgesic

5-HT3 receptor antagonist

Pharmacologic Class: 5-HT3 receptor antagonist

Antiemetic

Therapeutic Class: Antiemetic

Live bacterial supplement

Pharmacologic Class: Live bacterial supplement

GI support

Therapeutic Class: GI support

Topical anesthetic

Pharmacologic Class: Topical anesthetic

Local anesthetic

Therapeutic Class: Local anesthetic

Typical antipsychotic

Pharmacologic Class: Typical antipsychotic

Atypical antipsychotic

Pharmacologic Class: Atypical antipsychotic

Benzodiazepine

Pharmacologic Class: Benzodiazepine

Anxiolytic/Sedative

Therapeutic Class: Anxiolytic/Sedative

Anti-Parkinson/EPS treatment

Therapeutic Class: Anti-Parkinson/EPS treatment

Mood stabilizer

Pharmacologic Class: Mood stabilizer

Antimanic agent

Therapeutic Class: Antimanic agent

Stool softener

Pharmacologic Class: Stool softener

Stimulant laxative

Pharmacologic Class: Stimulant laxative

COX inhibitor

Pharmacologic Class: COX inhibitor

Antiplatelet

Therapeutic Class: Antiplatelet

Nitroglycerin

Pharmacologic Class: Nitrate; Therapeutic Class: Antianginal

Metoprolol

Pharmacologic Class: Beta-1 selective blocker; Therapeutic Class: Antihypertensive

Atorvastatin

Pharmacologic Class: HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor; Therapeutic Class: Antilipemic

Simvastatin

Pharmacologic Class: HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor; Therapeutic Class: Antilipemic

Heparin

Pharmacologic Class: Indirect thrombin inhibitor; Therapeutic Class: Anticoagulant

Enoxaparin

Pharmacologic Class: Low molecular weight heparin; Therapeutic Class: Anticoagulant

Warfarin

Pharmacologic Class: Vitamin K antagonist; Therapeutic Class: Anticoagulant

Rivaroxaban

Pharmacologic Class: Factor Xa inhibitor; Therapeutic Class: Anticoagulant

Morphine

Pharmacologic Class: Opioid agonist; Therapeutic Class: Analgesic

Hydralazine

Pharmacologic Class: Direct vasodilator; Therapeutic Class: Antihypertensive

Amoxicillin/Clavulanate

Pharmacologic Class: Beta-lactam + beta-lactamase inhibitor; Therapeutic Class: Antibiotic

Prednisone

Pharmacologic Class: Systemic corticosteroid; Therapeutic Class: Anti-inflammatory

Methylprednisolone

Pharmacologic Class: Systemic corticosteroid; Therapeutic Class: Anti-inflammatory

Montelukast

Pharmacologic Class: Leukotriene receptor antagonist; Therapeutic Class: Anti-inflammatory

Salmeterol

Pharmacologic Class: Long-acting beta-2 agonist; Therapeutic Class: Bronchodilator