Drug classifications NHA

CCMA co '27, BRAND NAMES CAPITALIZED

Analgesic

Relief of pain, Tylenol (acetaminophen), Bayer (aspirin) Advil, Motrin (ibuprofen), cedeine

anesthetics

reducing pain during procedures, Novacaine, Xylocaine

antacids

reducing acidity of the stomach, Esomeprazole, Calcum carbonate, famotidine, Mylanta, Maalox, Zantac, Tums

anti-inflammatories

reduce inflammations and swelling of tissues, Ibuprofen, celecoxib, NSAIDS, Advil, Aleve (naproxen)

anti-osteoporosis agents

improve bone density, Alendronate, raloxifene, calcitonin

antianginals

Increase blood flow and O2 to coronary muscle, nitroglycerin (sublingual pill placed under the tongue)

antianxiety agents, anxiolytics

relieve symptoms of anxiety, Clonazapam, lorazepam, Xanax (alprazolam) Valium (diazepam)

antibiotics

bacterial infections, Amoxicillin, ciprofloxacin, sulfamethoxazole

anticholinergics

smooth muscle spasms, Ipratropium, diclomine, hyoscyamine

anticoagulants and thrombolytics

delaying formation of blood clots or dissolving blood clot, Coumadin (warfarin), Lovenox

anticonvulsants

reduce the excitability of the brain, Klonopin (clonazapam), Tegretol, gabapentin, phenytoin

antidepressants

affect chemistry of the brain to change patients sense of emotions, Doxepin, fluoxetine, duloxetine, selegiline, Celexa (citalopram), Prozac, Elavil

antidiarrheals

decrease intestinal peristalsis, Kaopectate, Pepto-bismal (bismouth-subsalicylate), Imodium, loperamide, depehoxylate/atropine

antiemetic agents

reduce nausea and vomiting, Phenergan (promethazine), Metoclopramide, ondansetron,

antifungals

destroy or retard growth of fungi, nystatin, Monistat (miconazole), Diflucan (fluconazole)

antihistamines

relieve allergies, Benadryl (diaphenhydramine)

Antihypertensives

Lower blood pressure,