ALL Drug Classes, Indications, Examples Flashcards
Analgesic
Pain
Acetaminophen, Codeine, Morphine, Oxycodone
Antacid
Heartburn, Acid reflux
Magnesium hydroxide, Aluminum hydroxide
Antianginal
Chest pain due to reduced oxygen supply (Nitroglycerin)
Anticonvulsant/Antiepileptic
Epilepsy, Seizures
Valproate, Carbamazepine, Ethosuximide
SSRI
Depression
Fluoxetine, Paroxetine, Sertraline, Citalopram, Escitalopram, Fluvoxamine
Antipsychotic
Schizophrenia, Bipolar disorder
Lithium, Clozapine, Risperidone, Olanzapine, Aripiprazole
Anticoagulant
Prevent formation of blood clots
Warfarin, Heparin, Enoxaparin
Antihistamine
Allergies
Cetirizine, Diphenhydramine, Fexofenadine, Chlorpheniramine, Loratadine
Antihypertensives
Hypertension, High blood pressure
(Beta blockers {Metoprolol}, Calcium channel blockers {Verapamil}, ACE inhibitors {Ramipril}, Diuretics {Hydrochlorothiazide}, Alpha blockers {Terazosin})
Antibiotics
Bacterial infections (Penicillins {Amoxicillin, Ampicillin}, Cephalsporins {Ceftriaxone, Cefazolin, Cefdinir}, Macrolides {Clarithromycin}, Tetracyclines {Tetracycline, Minocycline}, Aminoglycosides {Amikacin, Gentamicin})
Antineoplastics
Cancer
Cyclophosphamide, Etoposide, Doxorubicin, Cisplatin
NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)
Inflammation
Ibuprofen, Aspirin, Naproxen, Celecoxib, Meloxicam
Antitussive
Cough
Dextromethorphan
Antivirals
Viral infections
Acyclovir
Broncholidators
Asthma
Albuterol
Decongestants
Relieve nasal congestion
Pseudoephedrine, Xylometazoline, Phenylephrine
Diuretic
Increase urine output
Furosemide, Hydrochlorothiazide, Amiloride
Hormones
Replace endogenous hormones in the body
Conjugated estrogens, Levothyroxine, Medroxyprogesterone
Hypnotic
Induce sleep
Zolpidem, Zaleplon, Zopiclone
Sedative
Reduce irritability
Benzodiazepines