Pharmacological and Therapeutic Drug Classification Flashcards

A complete set of vocabulary flashcards categorizing various pharmaceutical agents, drug classes, mechanisms of action, and medical devices.

H2-blocker

A class of gastrointestinal medications that includes Nizatidine, Ranitidine, Famotidine, and Cimetidine.

PP2 Inhibitor

Proton pump inhibitors used for gastrointestinal conditions, including Esomeprazole, Rabeprazole, Omeprazole, and Lansoprazole.

Antacids

Agents used to neutralize stomach acidity, such as Aluminium Hydroxide and Magnesium Hydroxide.

Mucosal Protective Agents

Gastrointestinal protective medications including Misoprostol and Sucralfate.

Antitussive Agents

Medications used to suppress coughing, such as Codeine and Dextromethorphan.

Expectorants

Respiratory agents that assist in clearing airway secretions, including Guaifenesin and Ipecac alkaloid.

Mucolytics

Agents that breakdown mucus, such as Acetylcysteine and Sodium Chloride Solution.

Decongestants

Medications used to relieve nasal congestion, including Phenylephrine, Phenylpropanolamine, Oxymetazoline, and Xylometazoline.

GIT Drugs

Medications acting on the gastrointestinal tract, including Sucralfate, Metoclopramide, Pantoprazole, Liquid paraffin, and Magnesium trisilicate.

CNS Drugs

Central nervous system agents including Lamotrigine, Amitriptyline, Haloperidol, Sodium valproate, and Gabapentin.

CVS Drugs

Cardiovascular system medications including Nitroglycerine, Simvastatin, Atorvastatin, Nifedipine, Furosemide, and Clonidine.

Anti-fungal Medications

Agents used to treat fungal infections, including Amphotericin B, Nystatin, Fluconazole, Ketoconazole, Miconazole, and Clotrimazole.

Traditional Medicine

Therapeutic practices and botanical substances including Acupuncture, Moringa, Ayurveda, Turmeric, and Garlic.

Cosmetics

Personal care products categorized alongside pharmaceuticals, such as Shampoo, Conditioner, Aromatic water, and Alovera.

Anti-tuberculosis Drugs

Medications used to treat tuberculosis infections, including Ethambutol, Pyrazinamide, and Isoniazid.

Antiprotozoal Agents

Medications used against protozoal infections, including Tinidazole, Metronidazole, Quinine, and Chloroquine.

Antihelmentics

Medications used to treat worm infestations, including Albendazole, Thiabendazole, Mebendazole, Praziquantile, Niclosamide, and Peprazine.

NNRTI

Non-Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors used in antiretroviral therapy, including Neverapine, Efavirenz, and Delaviridine.

NRTI

Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors including Zidovidine (AZT), Didanosine (ddI), Abacavir (ABC), Stavudine (D4T), and Lamivudine (3TC).

Protease Inhibitors (PIs)

Antiretroviral medications including Saquinavir, Indinavir, Ritonavir, Nelfinavir, Amprenavir, and Kaletra.

1st Line Anti-TB Medications

Primary tuberculosis treatments including Rifampicin, Ethambutole, Isoniazide, Sterptomycin, and Pyriznamide.

2nd Line Anti-TB Medications

Secondary tuberculosis treatments including Kenamycine, Amikacine, Capreomycine, and Cycloserine.

Acetic Acid Derivatives

A sub-class of NSAIDs including Sulindac and Diclofenac.

Selective COX-2 Inhibitors

NSAIDs that selectively target the COX-2 enzyme, including Celecoxib, Rofecoxib, and Parecoxib.

Propionic Acid Derivatives

A class of NSAIDs including Ibuprofen, Fenoprofen, and Loxoprofen.

Salicylates

Analgesic and anti-inflammatory agents represented by Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic acid).

ACE Inhibitors

Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme inhibitors used for cardiovascular control, including Enalapril, Lisinopril, and Captopril.

Loop Diuretics

Diuretics acting on the loop of Henle, including Furosemide and Ethacrinic Acid.

ARBs

Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers including Losartan and Candesartan.

Beta Blockers

Cardiovascular agents including Propranolol and Atenolol.

Thiazide and Related Diuretics

Diuretic agents including Hydrochlothyzide and Chlorthalidobe.

K-Sparing Diuretics

Potassium-sparing diuretics including Spironolactone and Amiloride.

Calcium Channel Blockers

Cardiovascular agents that relax blood vessels, including Nifedipine, Nicardipine, and Felodipine.

1st Generation Cephalosporins

Early-generation cephalosporin antibiotics including Cefadroxil, Cefazolin, Cephalexin, Cephalothin, Cefaloridine, Cefapirin, and Cephradine.

2nd Generation Cephalosporins

Second-generation cephalosporin antibiotics including Cefoxitin, Cefuroxime, Cefaclor, Cefotiam, Cefotetan, Cefprozil, and Cefamandole.

3rd Generation Cephalosporins

Third-generation cephalosporin antibiotics including Cefdinir, Cefixime, Cefpodoxime, Ceftazidime, Ceftizoxime, Ceftibuten, Ceftriaxone, Cefotaxime, Cefditoren, and Cefoperazone.

4th Generation Cephalosporins

Fourth-generation cephalosporin antibiotics including Cefluprenam, Cefpirome, and Cefepime.

5th Generation Cephalosporins

Fifth-generation cephalosporin antibiotics including Ceftaroline, Ceftobiprole, and Ceftolozane.

Catgut

Categorized as a Medical Device used in surgical suturing.

Atropine Sulphate 1% Eye Drop

Categorized as an Anticholinergic ophthalmic medication.

Levodopa/carbidopa

Categorized as an Antiparkinson's therapeutic agent.