DRUG CLASSIFICATION PART 2

NON-STEROIDAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DRUGS (NSAIDS)

an analgesic, anti-inflammatory drug that

inhibits prostaglandin synthesis

examples of NSAID

Mefenamic acid, Naproxen, Meloxicam

ANTIRHEUMATIC

treat arthritis and rheumatoid disorder

examples of ANTIRHEUMATIC

Celocoxib

Piroxicam

Methotrexate

NEUROMUSCULAR BLOCKER

drug that paralyzes skeletal muscles

examples of NEUROMUSCULAR BLOCKER

Pancuronium

Atracurium besylate

Vecuronium Br

ANTIAMEBIC

inhibits protozoan parasites

examples of ANTIAMEBIC

Metronidazole

Etofamide

Secnnidazole

ANTIBACTERIAL

a drug that kills or inhibits pathogenic bacteria

examples of ANTIBACTERIAL

Penicillin

Amoxicillin

Cefalexin

ANTIFILARIAL

a drug that kills or inhibits pathogenic filarial

worms

examples of ANTIFILARIAL

Diethylcarbamazine

ANTIFUNGAL

a drug that kills or inhibits pathogenic fungi.

examples of ANTIFUNGAL

Ketoconazole

Fluconazole

Terbinafine HCl

ANTI-MALARIALS

a drug that kills or inhibits the parasite causing malaria

examples of ANTI-MALARIALS

Chloroquine phosphate

Mefloquine HCl

Quinine sulfate

ANTIPROTOZOAL

drug a that kills or inhibits protozoal

examples of ANTIPROTOZOAL

Diloxanidine

Metronidazole

ANTI-SHISTOSOMA

a drug that kills or inhibits pathogenic flukes

of genus schistosoma

examples of ANTI-SHISTOSOMA

Praziquantel

ANTIVIRAL

a drug that kills or inhibits viral infections

examples of ANTIVIRAL

Acyclovir

Zidovudine

Indinavir sulfate

ADRENERGIC AGENT

a drug that activates organs innervated by the sympathetic nervous system; a sympathomeiometic agent

examples of ADRENERGIC AGENT

Dobutamine

Dopamine

Epinephrine

INOTROPIC AGENT

an agent that increases the contractile strength of heart muscle; a cardiotonic

examples of INOTROPIC AGENT

Digoxin

Epinephrine

Dopamine

ANTI-ANGINA

a coronary vasodilator useful in preventing or treating attacks of angina pectoris

examples of ANTI-ANGINA

Isosorbide dinitrate

Diltiazem

Metoprolol

ANTI- ARRHYTHMIC

a cardiac depressant useful in suppressing rhythm irregularities of the heart

examples of ANTI- ARRHYTHMIC

Lidocaine

Amiodarone

Atenolol

ANTI-LIPIDEMIC

a drug that lowers the lipid in the blood

examples of ANTI-LIPIDEMIC

Pravastatin

Simvastatin

CHOLINERGIC AGENT

a drug that activates organ innervated by the parasympathetic nervous system; a parasympathetic drug.

examples of CHOLINERGIC AGENT

Acetylcholine

Carbachol

Pilocarpine

DIURETIC

a drug that promotes renal excretion of electrolytes and water useful in treating generalized

examples of DIURETIC

Furosemide

ANTI-ASTHMATIC

a drug that relieves asthma symptoms

examples of ANTI-ASTHMATIC

Salbutamol

Terbutaline

Hydrocortisone

ANTITUSSIVE

a drug that suppress coughing

examples of ANTITUSSIVE

Dextromethorphan

Butamirate

MUCOLYTIC

A drug that hydrolyzes mucoprotein, useful in reducing the viscosity of pulmonary mucous

examples of MUCOLYTIC

Bromhexine

NASAL DECONGESTANT

An adrenergic drug used orally or topically to induce vasoconstriction in nasal passages

examples of NASAL DECIONGESTANT

Phenylpropanolamine

RESPIRATORY STIMULANT

a drug that selectively stimulates respiration

examples of RESPIRATORY STIMULANT

Doxapram HCl

ANTINEOPLASTIC

a drug that attacks malignant cells in the body

examples of ANTINEOPLASTIC

Cytarabine

Fluorouracil

Mercaptopurine

IMMUNOSUPPRESSANT

a drug that inhibits immune response to foreign materials, used to suppress rejection of tissue grafts

examples of IMMUNOSUPPRESSANT

Azathioprine

Ciclosporin

Prednisone

IMMUNOMODULATOR

a drug that acts to determine the immune response by augmenting or reducing the ability of the immune system to produce specifically modified serum antibodies

examples of IMMUNOMODULATOR

Interferon

GENERAL ANTIDOTE

a drug that reduces the effects of ingested poisons by absorbing toxic materials

examples of GENERAL ANTIDOTE

Activated Charcoal

Lorazepam

Sodium sulfate

SPECIFIC ANTIDOTE

a drug that reduces the effects of a systemic poison by mechanism that relates to the particular poison

examples of SPECIFIC ANTIDOTE

Acetylcysteine (Paracetamol

poisoning)

Ethyl Alcohol ( Methyl alcohol

poisoning)

Ascorbic acid (Methemoglobinemia)

Dimercaprol ( Mercury, lead and

Arsenic poisoning)

Deferoxamine (Iron poisoning)

ANTACID

a drug that neutralizes excess gastric acid

examples of ANTACID

Aluminum hydroxide

Aluminum hydroxide + Magnesium hydroxide

H2 ANTAGONIST

a drug that inhibits histamine mediated gastric acid secretion used to treat peptic ulcer and duodenal ulcer

examples of H2 ANTAGONIST

Ranitidine

Cimetidine

Nizatidine

ANTICHOLINERGIC

a drug that inhibits response to parasympathetic

nerve impulses and cholinergic drugs

examples of ANTICHOLINERGIC

Atropine

Dicycloverine

SPASMOLYTIC

a drug that inhibits motility of visceral

smooth muscles

examples of SPASMOLYTIC

Hyoscine-N-butylbromide

Dicycloverine HCl

ANTI-EMETIC

drug that suppresses nausea and vomiting

examples of ANTI-EMETIC

Meclizine HCl

Metoclopramide

Domperidone

ANTIMOTILITY

drug that suppresses motility

examples of ANTIMOTILITY

Loperamide

LAXATIVE, CATHARTIC

drug that promote defecation

examples of LAXATIVE, CATHARTIC

Bisacodyl

Castor oil

Senna

ORAL REHYDRATING SOLUTION

a solution containing electrolytes, carbohydrates, and water used for replacement of fluid and nutrients from the body

examples of ORAL REHYDRATING SOLUTION

Oral Maintenance Salt (OMS)

Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS)

PARENTERAL SOLUTION/

LARGE VOLUME INJECTION

a solution given intravenously to maintain adequate hydration, restore blood volume, re-establish loss electrolyte or partial nutrition

examples of PARENTERAL SOLUTION/

LARGE VOLUME INJECTION

5% Dextrose in 0.45% Sodium chloride

Lactated Ringer’s Solution

0.9% Sodium chloride

ELECTROLYTE OR PARENTERAL ADDITIVE

INJECTION

Any solution containing electrolytes prepared for

oral, parenteral or rectal administration for the

replacement or supplementation of ions

necessary for homeostasis.

examples of ELECTROLYTE OR PARENTERAL ADDITIVE INJECTION

Calcium gluconate

Sodium bicarbonate

Magnesium sulfate

PERITONEAL DIALYSIS SOLUTION

a solution used in peritoneal dialysis, a procedure which is used to correct imbalance of fluid or electrolyte in the blood

composition of PERITONEAL DIALYSIS SOLUTION

Sodium lactate anhydrous

Sodium chloride

Calcium chloride dihydrate,

Magnesium chloride hexahydrate

HEMODIALYSIS SOLUTION

a solution used in hemodialysis, a procedure in which the impurities are removed from the blood

composition of HEMODIALYSIS SOLUTION

Magnesium chloride hexahydrate

Calcium chloride dihydrate

Sodium acetate trihydrate

Sodium chloride

examples of ANTIBACTERIAL

Mupirocin

Silver sulfadiazine

Fusidate sodium

examples of ANTIFUNGAL

Benzoic acid+ Salicylic acid

Sodium thiosulfate

Tioconazole

SCABIES/ANTISCABIES

an insecticide suitable for eradication of the

itch mite Sarcoptes scabei (Scabies)

examples of SCABIES/ANTISCABIES

Sulfur

PEDICULICIDE/ ANTI-LICE

an insecticide suitable for eradicating louse

infestation (pediculous)

examples of PEDICULICIDE/ ANTI-LICE

Permethrin

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

a drug that inhibits physiologic response to cell

damage (inflammation)

examples of ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

Hydrocortisone

Betamethasone

Fluocinonide

ANTIPRURITIC

a drug that reduces itching

examples of ANTIPRURITIC

Calamine

KERATOLYTIC

a topical drug that softens the superficial keratin

containing layer of the skin and promotes SHRIN

examples of KERATOLYTIC

Benzoyl peroxide

Benzoic acid + Salicylic acid

ANTISEPTIC, DISINFECTANT

an agent that destroys microorganisms in contact and suitable for sterilizing animate or inanimate objects.

examples of ANTISEPTIC, DISINFECTANT

Povidone iodine

Ethyl alcohol

Isopropyl alcohol

MYDRIATIC, CYCLOPLEGIC

an adrenergic drug that topically in the eye to induce dilation of the pupil

examples of MYDRIATIC, CYCLOPLEGIC

Atropine

Tropicamide

MIOTIC

a cholinergic drug used to topically in the eye to

induce constriction of the pupil

examples of MIOTIC

Pilocarpine

Carbachol

VITAMINS

an organic chemical essential in small amounts for normal metabolism used therapeutically to supplement the vitamin content

examples of VITAMINS

Ascorbic acid

Riboflavin (Vit B2)