List of drug classifications

Ace inhibitors

Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors block the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II. Avoiding angiotensin II may avoid increased blood pressure and vasoconstriction

A2RB

Angiotensin 2 Receptor Blockers block angiotensin 2 enzymes from specific receptor sites. Avoiding Angiotensin 2 activity helps prohibit vasoconstriction.

Antibiotics

Antibiotics inhibit the reproduction of new bacteria cells. There are several varieties and drug class definitions of antibiotics.

Anticonvulsants

Anticonvulsants suppress the rapid firing of neurons in the nervous system (brain). Also known as antiepileptic drugs and antiseizure drugs.

Antidiabetics / Sulfonylureas

Lower glucose levels in the blood. They are only used to treat Type II Diabetes.

Benzodiazepines

Also known as "Benzos". Benzos are used as antianxiety and antiseizures agents, muscle relaxants, sedatives, and hypnotics.

Beta Blockers

Also known as beta-adrenergic blocking agents. Block adrenaline receptors, which are part of the central nervous system and mediate a "Fight or flight" response, which would cause actions in the heart.

Calcium Channel Blockers

Calcium channel blockers work by blocking calcium channels in cardiac muscle and blood vessels, thereby slowing down activity in the heart.

Diuretics

Diuretics are primarily used to treat hypertension. They promote evacuation of water from the body, which decreases the load on the cardiovascular system.

HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors

Also known as Statins, they inhibit the body's cholesterol production.

NSAID

Non Steroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs are commonly used as pain killers and Fever Reducers. They are non-narcotic and can be sold OTC.

Opioid

Opioids provide an analgesic effect by decreasing the perception of pain and increase pain tolerance.

Proton Pump Inhibitors

Inhibit the action of the gastric proton pump, thereby reducing gastric acid production.

SSRI

Selective Serotonin Re-Uptake Inhibitors increase the body's serotonin level by inhibiting its re-uptake into the presynaptic cell. Commonly indicated as an antidepressant.