PTCB 26-27: Drug Classes - Indications

analgesic

pain

antacid

heartburn, acid reflux

antianginal

chest pain due to reduced oxygen supply

anticonvulsant, antiepileptic

epilepsy, seizures

SSRI

depression

antipsychotic

schizophrenia, bipolar disorder

anticoagulant

prevent formation of blood clots

abntihistamine

allergies

antihypertensives

hypertension, high blood pressure

antibacterial drugs

bacterial infections

antineoplastics

cancer

NSAID

inflammation

antitussive

cough

antiviral drugs

viral infections

bronchodilators

asthma / COPD

decongestants

relieve nasal congestion

duieretic

increase urine output

hormones

replace endogenous hormones in body

hypnotic

induce sleep

sedative

reduce irritability

tranquilizers, anxiolytics

reduce anxiety

proton-pump inhibitors

acid reflux

antiarrhythmic

suppress abnormal rhythms of heart

biguanide

diabetes type 2

taxanes

chemotherapy drugs

nootropic

cognitive enhancers

eugeroic

excessive sleepiness, narcolepsy

MAO inhibitors

depression

statins

high cholesterol

PDE5 inhibitors

erectile dysfunction

expectorant

increase volume of airway secretions to encourage mucus

antidote

reverse toxic effects of drugs

opioids

pain

laxatives

constipation

H2 antagonists

excessive acid production

dopaminergic drugs

Parkinson’s disease

corticosteroids

inflammation, airway inflammation, skin inflammation

biphosphonates

osteoporosis

benzodiazepines

sedation, anxiety, seizures, muscle relaxation

antimuscarinics

urinary frequency, urinary urgency, urge incontinence

antifungal drugs

fungal infections

antiemetics

nausea/vomiting

ACE inhibitors

hypertension

xanthine oxidase inhibitors

gout

fluoroquinolones

bacterial infections

antiretroviral drugs

HIV

phosphate binder

high blood phosphate levels in patients with renal failure

fibrates

high cholesterol, high blood lipids

immunosuppresant

overactive immune response, autoimmune disease, organ transplant rejection

DMART

rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s disease