CCMA Course: Drug Classifications & Indications

Analgesics

Relieve pain

Antacids/anti-ulcer

Treat Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Antibiotics

Treat bacterial infections

Anticholinergics

Relieve smooth muscle spasms

Anticoagulants

Delay blood clotting

Anticonvulsants

Prevent or control seizures

Antidepressants

Relieve depression

Antidiarrheals

Reduce diarrhea

Antiemetics

Reduce nausea and vomiting

Antifungals

Treat fungal infections

Antihistamines

Relieve allergies

Antihypertensives

Lower blood pressure

Anti-inflammatories

Reduce inflammation

Antilipemics

Lower cholesterol

Antimigraine agents

Relieve migraine headaches

Anti-osteoporosis agents

Improve bone density

Antipsychotics

Treat psychosis

Antipyretics

Reduce fever

Skeletal/muscle relaxants

Reduce or prevent muscle spasms

Antitussives/expectorants

Control cough and promote mucus elimination

Antivirals

Treat viral infections

Anxiolytics (anti-anxiety)

Reduce anxiety

Bronchodilators

Relax airway muscles

Central nervous system stimulants

Reduce hyperactivity

Contraceptives

Prevent pregnancy

Decongestants

Relieve nasal congestion

Diuretics

Eliminate excess fluid

Hormone replacements

Stabilize hormone deficiencies

Laxatives, stool softeners

Promote bowel movements

Oral hypoglycemics

Reduce blood glucose

Sedative-hypnotics

Induce sleep or relaxation