All medications

Analgesics or painkillers are

drugs that help relieve pain and usually fall into one of several categories; opioids, nonopioids, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) and ‘other’.

Analgesics or painkillers eg

 Paracetamol.  Ibuprofen.  Co-codamol (paracetamol and codeine mix)  Codeine.  Tramadol.  Morphine.  Diclofenac.  Asprin.  Naproxen.  Dihydrocodeine.  Oxycodone.  Nefopam.  Gabapentin.  Fentanyl.  Ketamine.

Antiarrhythmics are

suppress abnormal rhythms of the heart (cardiac arrhythmias), such as atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, ventricular tachycardia, and ventricular fibrillation.

Antibiotics

used to help the body fight infection and these are usually administered orally or intravenously (IV). They usually fall into one of several categories; penicillins, cephalosporins, aminoglycosides, tetracyclines, macrolides and fluoroquinolones.

Antibiotics eg

Amoxicillin.  Flucloxacillin.  Meropenem.  Vancomycin.  Gentamycin.  Clarithromycin.  Co-amoxiclav.  Doxycycline.

 Ceftazidime.  Piperacillin / Tazobactam (tazocin).  Ciprofloxacin.  Levofloxacin.  Cephalexin.  Cefuroxime.  Clindamycin.  Trimethoprim.  Nitrofurantoin.

Anticoagulants,

are a diverse group of pharmacological agents used in the treatment of both epileptic and non-epileptic seizures.

Anticoagulants eg

Warfarin.  Rivaroxaban.  Apixaban.  Enoxaparin.  Funderparinex.  Heparin.

Anticonvulsants

are a diverse group of pharmacological agents used in the treatment of both epileptic and non-epileptic seizures.

Anticonvulsants eg

 Sodium valproate (Epilim).  Phenytoin.  Levetiracetam (Keppra).  Gabapentin.  Clonazepam  Diazapam.  Lorazepam.  Carbamazepine.

Antidepressants

are drugs used for the treatment of depressive disorders and usually fall into one of the following categories; selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), serotoninnoradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), noradrenaline and specific serotonergic antidepressants(NASSAs) and TCA

antidepressants eg

Citalopram.  Fluoxetine.  Amitriptyline.  Sertraline.  Venlafaxine.  Mirtazapine.  Trazodone

Antiemetics

are drugs used to treat vomiting and nausea and are typically used to treat motion sickness and the side effects of opioid analgesics, general anaesthetics and chemotherapy directed against cancer.

Antiemetics eg

 Cyclizine.  Ondansetron.  Metoclopramide.  Prochlorperazine.  Levomepromazine.

Antihypertensives

are used to treat hypertension and usually fall into one of several categories; angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, calcium channel blockers (CCBs), angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) and beta-blockers

Antihypertensives eg

 Ramipril.  Doxazosin.  Candesartan.  Losartan.  Lisinopril.  Atenolol.  Bisoprolol.  Amlodipine.  Diltiazem.  Nifedipine.

Antihyperglycemics

are used in the treatments of raised blood sugars, typically in diabetic patients.

Antihyperglycaemics eg

Metformin.  Insulin.  Gliclazide.

Bronchodilators

are used to help make breathing easier by relaxing the muscles in the lungs and widening of the bronchi.

Bronchodilators eg

Salbutamol.  Ipratropium.  Tiotropium.  Theophylline.

Diuretics

are drugs that increased the production of urine these usually fall into one of several categories; loop diuretics, potassium-sparing diuretics and thiazides.

Diuretics eg

 Furosemide.  Bumetanide.  Spironolactone.  Bendroflumethiazide.  Indapamide.  Amiloride.

Intravenous Fluids

are infusion fluids and usually fall into one of two categories; colloid and crystalloid and can include supplements such as potassium and magnesium

Intravenous Fluids eg

 Normal Saline.  Plasmalyte.  Hartmann’s solution.  Geloplasma / Plasmalyte.  Glucose.

Sedatives

are a group of medications that are using for a calming effect. They can be used to promote sleep, ease withdrawal symptoms or reduce agitation and irritability.

sedatives eg

Zopiclone.  Haloperidol.  Lorazepam.  Midazolam.  Diazepam.  Chlordiazepoxide.Temazepam.  Phenobarbitol.

Statins or lipid-lowering medications

are a group of medications that have been found to lower the level of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in the blood. Usually, they are prescribed to help reduce the risk of; stroke, coronary heart disease, heart attacks and angina.

Statins or lipid-lowering medications eg

Simvastatin.  Atorvastatin.  Pravastatin.

supplements

Supplements are medications that generally include hormones, vitamins, minerals, fibre, fatty acids or amino acids and other substances.

supplements eg

 Levothyroxine  Adcal / Calcichew.  Ferrous Fumarate.  Ferrous Sulphate.  Multivitamins.  Thiamine.  Cholecalciferol.  Quinine.  Folic Acid.  Sandoz-K  Sandoz-Phosphate  Slow sodium.  Alendronic Acid.

Laxatives

Laxatives are used to treat either acute or chronic constipation and usually fall into one of the following categories; bulk-forming, osmotic, stimulant or stool softening.

Laxatives eg

Lactulose.  Senna.  Movicol.  Sodium Docusate.  Bisacodyl.  Phosphate Enema.  Microlax Enema.  Glycerine Suppositories.

Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)

are a group of drugs whose main action is the reduction in gastric acid production.

Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) a

Omeprazole.  Lansoprazole.  Esomeprazole.  Ranitidine (H2-receptor-blocker).  Peptac.