Standard drug classifications

Autonomic drugs

Medications that work on the peripheral nervous system.

Cholinergic drugs

Medications that affect the parasympathetic nervous system and have effects similar to acetylcholine.

Anticholinergics

Medications that block the parasympathetic nervous system by inhibiting the effects of acetylcholine.

Analgesics

Medications that work on the central and peripheral nervous system to relieve pain through various mechanisms.

Sedative/hypnotic agents

Psychoactive drugs that depress the central nervous system.

Anticonvulsants

Medications used to prevent or control seizures.

Blood thinners

Medications that prevent blood clotting, such as aspirin and warfarin.

Psychiatric medications

Drugs that work on the central nervous system through various methods to treat mental health conditions.