PTCB Drug Classifications

ACE Inhibitors

hypertension and other heart conditions

Blocks conversion of Angiotensin I to Angiotensin II

-april, - opril Enalapril

Angiotension II Blockers

hypertension and other heart conditiions

blocks Angiotension II from binding to receptor sites

-sartan Valsartan

Benzodiazepines

antianxiety, anticonvulsants, insomnia

Increases effect of GABA (gamma-aminobutyrate)

-zolam, -zepam Alprazolam

Beta Blockers

hypertension and other heart conditions

bind to beta-adrenoceptors and block binding of norepinephrine and epinephrine

-olol Metoprolol

Calcium Channel Blockers

hypertension and other heart conditions

iinhibits flow of calcium ions into vascular smooth muscle

-azem, - ipine, -amil Verapmil, Amlodipine

Cephalosporins

antibiotic

inhibits bacterial cell wall syntheses

first generation Ceph- Cephalexin

2,3 4th gen Cef- Cefdinir

Corticosteroids

antiinflamatory used for respiratory, dermatological and ocular conditions

-asone Fluticasone

-isone Hydrocortisone, Prednisone

-solone Prednisolone

Fluoroquinolones

antibiotic

inhibit an essential enzyme involved in cell replication

-acin Ciprofloxacin, Levofloxacin

H1 Blockers

compete with histamines for avaiable histamine 1 receptor sites

-amine Diphenhydramine

-azine Hydroxyzine, Ceterizine

-adine Fexofenadine, Loratidine

H2 Blockers

GERD, Heartburn, Ulcers

inhibits secretion of stomach acid by blocking histamine receptors.

-tidine Ranitidine, Famotidine

HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitors

aitihyperlipidemics (statins)

inhibit HMG-CoA reductase enzyme necessary in cholesterol biosynthesis of LDL

-statin Simvastatin

NSAID

Non Steroidal Antiinflammatory Drug

antipyretic, anti inflammatory and analgesic action

inhibit cyclooxygenase enzyme (COX) from converting Arachidonic Acid to Prostaglandins

Ibuprofen, Celecoxib, Indomethacin

Opiate Agonists

Narcotic releif of moderate to severe pain

release endogenous opiates to bind to opiate receptor sites on both CNS and Spinal Cord

Morphine, Oxycodone, Hydrocodone, Codeine

Proton Pump Inhibitors

GERD, heartburn, Ulcers

Inhibits secretion of stomach acid by blocking proton pumps in stomach.

-azole Esomeprazole, Rabeprazole

SSRi

depression, OCD, Panic

inhibits neuronal reuptake of serotonin in the neuronal synapse

Fluoxetine, Sertraline, Paroxetine, Fluvoxamine, Citalopram

Sulfonylureas

Type II Diabetes

stimulates pancreas to produce insulin

-amide Chlorpropamide

-izide Glipizide

-uride Blyburide, Glilmepiride

Tricyclics

antidepressant

inhibits neuronal reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine iin the neuronal synapse

-yline Nortriptyline

Doxepin, Imipramine, Amoxapine