Drug Categories Flashcards
Each drug we need to know is given, try and name any of the categories they fall under.
Ceftazidim
Gen. III Cefalosporin (β-lactamase antibiotic)
Fluconazole
Antifungal drug
Mexiletine
Antiarrhytmic drug
Sulfadoxine
Sulphonamide antibiotic
Amitraz
Formamidine ectoparasiticide
Betaxolol
- Sympatholytic
- β2 antagonist
Diazinon
Organophosphate ectoparasiticide
Also called “Dimpylate”
Naftifine
Antifungal drug
Florfenicol
Phenicol antibiotic
Vancomycin
Glycopeptide antibiotic
Tobramycin
Aminoglycoside antibiotic
Deltamethrin
Gen. II Pyrethroid ectoparasiticide
Prazosin
- Sympatholytic
- α1 antagonist
Tropicamide
Parasympatholytic
Enrofloxacin
Gen. II Fluoroquinolone antibiotic
Midazolam
Benzodiazepine
Megestrol acetate
Progestogen
Nystatin
Antifungal drug
Sulfachlorpyrazine
Sulphonamide antibiotic
Hydralazine
Cardiovascular drug
Phenolphthalein
Laxative
Amitriptyline
Antidepressant
Milbemycin oxime
Endectocide (Macrolide)
Fluralaner
Isoxazoline ectoparasiticides
Chlorpheniramine
Gen. I Antihistamine
Clavulanic acid
β-lactamase inhibitor (β-lactamase antibiotic)
Emodepside
Other anthelminthic
Oxyclozanide
Salicylanilide anthelminthic
Alfaxalone
Injectable anesthetic
Famotidine
Acid secretion inhibitor
Tetracaine
Local anesthetic
Gentamicin
Aminoglycoside antibiotic
Sucralfat
Antacid & coating agent
Bromhexine
Mucolytic & expectorant
Xylazine
- Sympathomimetic
- α2 agonist
- Emetic
- “Hypnosedatives & GI Inhibitors”
Rifampin (Rifampicin)
Rifamycin antibiotic
Ramipril
Cardiovascular drug
Medroxyprogesteron acetate
Progestogen
Mycophenolate mofetil
Immunosuppressant agent
Phenoxymethylpenicillin
Narrow spectrum penicillin (β-lactamase antibiotic)
Norgestomet
Progestogen
Pradofloxacin
Gen. IV Fluoroquinolone antibiotic
Minocycline
Tetracycline antibiotic
Thiethylperazine
Antiemetic
Nitenpyram
Gen. I Neonicotinoid insecticide (Ectoparasiticide)
Hydroxyzine
Gen. I Antihistamine
Sufentanil
Opioid
Lufenuron
Ectoparasiticide
Insect growth inhibitor
Promethazine
- Phenothiazine tranquillizer
- Gen. I Antihistamine
Phenylbutazone
NSAID
Desmopressin
Hormone of the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland
Oseltamivir
Antiviral drug
Fluoxetine
Antidepressant
Xylometazoline
- Sympathomimetic
- α1 agonist
- “Peripheral vasoconstrictor”
Lorazepam
Benzodiazepine
Potassium citrate
Coating agent
Teicoplanin
Glycopeptide antibiotic
Lomustine
Antineoplastic drug
Bethanechol
Parasympathomymetic
Robenacoxib
NSAID
Chlortetracycline
Tetracycline antibiotic
Aztreonam
Monobactam
Metamizole sodium
NSAID
Trifluridine
Antiviral drug
Deslorelin
Hormone of the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland
Prednisolone
Glucocorticoid
Dimetindene
Gen. I Antihistamine
Clotrimazole
Antifungal drug
Pimecrolimus
Immunosuppressant agent
Torasemide
Diuretic
Atropin
Parasympatholytic
Cloprostenol
Prostaglandin
Sodium hydrogenphosphate
Laxative and coating agent
Mupirocin
Mupirocin antibiotic
Spiramycin
Macrolide antibiotic
Chlorpromazine
- Phenothiazine tranquillizer
- Antiemetic
Semduramycin
Antiprotozoal agent
Dicloxacillin
Penicillinase-resistant penicillin (β-lactamase antibiotic)
Cyclosporin
Immunosuppressant agent
Norfloxacin
Gen. II Fluoroquinolone antibiotic
Tilmicosin
Macrolide antibiotic
Trimethoprim
Diaminopyrimidine antibiotic
Guaifenesin
Mucolytic & expectorant
Caffeine
- CNS Stimulant
- (Xanthine derivative)
Bisacodyl
Laxative
Sotalol
Antiarrhytmic drug
Oclacitinib
JAK inhibitor
Tazobactam
β-lactamase inhibitor (β-lactamase antibiotic)
Medetomidine
- Sympathomimetic
- α2 agonist
- “Hypnosedatives & GI Inhibitors”
Tetracycline
Tetracycline antibiotic
Enilconazole
Antifungal drug
Paromomycin
Antiprotozoal agent
Proligeston
Progestogen
Lotilaner
Isoxazoline ectoparasiticide
Selegiline
Antidepressant
Furazolidone
Nitrofurane antibiotic
Salinomycin
Antiprotozoal agent
Imidocarb
Antiprotozoal agent
Salbutamol
- Sympathomimetic
- β1 & β2 agonist
- Bronchodilator
Etomidate
Injectable anesthetic
Levamisole
Imidazothiazole anthelminthic
Sparfloxacin
Gen. III Fluoroquinolone antibiotic
Neostigmine
Parasympathomymetic
Carboplatin
Antineoplastic drug
Tulathromycin
Macrolide antibiotic
Vinblastine
Antineoplastic drug
Oxytetracycline
Tetracycline antibiotic
Chlorothiazide
Diuretic
HCG
Hormone of the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland
Kanamycin
Aminoglycoside antibiotic
Dihydrocodein
Antitussive
Cloxacillin
Penicillinase-resistant penicillin (β-lactamase antibiotic)
Procaine
Local anesthetic
Mannitol
Diuretic
Baquiloprim
Diaminopyrimidine antibiotic
Toceranib
Antineoplastic drug
Pyridostigmine
Parasympathomymetic
Levetiracetam
Antiepileptic
Levothyroxine
Other hormone
Imepitoin
Antiepileptic
Carbocysteine
Mucolytic & expectorant
Sevoflurane
Inhalational anesthetic
Phenylpropanolamine
- Sympathomimetic
- Peripheral vasoconstrictor
Ticarcillin
Anti-pseudomonal penicillin (β-lactamase antibiotic)
Narasin
Antiprotozoal agent
Detomidine
- Sympathomimetic
- α2 agonist
- “Hypnosedatives & GI Inhibitors”
Bacitracin
Polypeptide antibiotic
Firocoxib
NSAID
Clazuril
Antiprotozoal agent
Diphenhydramine
- Gen. I Antihistamine
- Antiemetic
Desflurane
Inhalational anesthetic
Ranitidine
Acid secretion inhibitor
Fluanisone
Butyrophenone tranquilizer
Pyriprole
Ectoparasiticide
(Fipronil derivate)
Difloxacin
Gen. II Fluoroquinolone antibiotic
Permethrin
Gen. II Pyrethroid ectoparasiticide
Miltefosine
Antiprotozoal agent
Mitotane
Hormone antagonist
Chloramfenicol
Phenicol antibiotic
Yohimbine
- Sympatholytic
- α2 antagonist
Doxorubicin
Antineoplastic drug
Ambroxol
Mucolytic & expectorant
Etodolac
NSAID
Terbinafin
Antifungal drug
Ampicillin
Broad spectrum penicillin (β-lactamase antibiotic)
Tolfenamic acid
NSAID
Clorsulon
Other anthelminthic
Gamithromycin
Macrolide antibiotic
Acetazolamide
Diuretic
Oxymetazoline
- Sympathomimetic
- α1 agonist
- “Peripheral vasoconstrictor”
Benzathine benzylpenicillin
Narrow spectrum penicillin (β-lactamase antibiotic)
Ceftriaxone
Gen. III Cefalosporin (β-lactamase antibiotic)
Fludrocortisone
- Mineralocorticoid
- Other hormone
eCG
Hormone of the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland
Dexamethasone
Glucocorticoid
Moxifloxacin
Gen. IV Fluoroquinolone antibiotic
Estradiol benzoate
Estrogen
Romifidine
- Sympathomimetic
- α2 agonist
- “Hypnosedatives & GI Inhibitors”
Ammonium chloride
Mucolytic & expectorant
Cyclophosphamide
- Immunosuppressant
- Antineoplastic drug
Mavacoxib
NSAID
Amikacin
Aminoglycoside antibiotic
Benzylpenicillin Na, K
Narrow spectrum penicillin (β-lactamase antibiotic)
Piroxicam
NSAID
Albendazole
Benzimidazole (carbamate) anthelminthic
Maropitant
Antiemetic
Idoxuridine
Antiviral drug
Isoflurane
Inhalational anesthetic
Altrenogest
Progestogen
Gonadorelin
Hormone of the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland
Cimicoxib
NSAID
Enalapril
Cardiovascular drug
Acarbose
Other hormone
Estriol
Estrogen
Benazepril
Cardiovascular drug
Dinotefuran
Gen. III Neonicotinoid insecticide
(Ectoparasiticide)
Epsiprantel
Benzazepine anthelminthic
Articaine
Local anesthetic
Cisapride
Prokinetic agent
Quinidine
Antiarrhytmic drug
Activated charcoal
Adsorbent
Oxycodone
Opioid
Asparaginase
Antineoplastic drug
Methimazole
Hormone antagonist
Glycopyrrolate
Parasympatholytic
Bupivacaine
Local anesthetic
Nitroglycerin
Cardiovascular drug
Tramadol
- Opioid
- Antitussive
Domperidone
- Prokinetic
- Antiemetic
Thiopental
- Barbiturate
- Injectable anaesthetic
Propranolol
- Sympatholytic
- β2 antagonist
- Antiarrhythmic
Pilocarpine
Parasympathomymetic
Fluticasone
Glucocorticoid
Imidacloprid
Ectoparasiticide
Glipizide
Other hormone
Lizinopril
Cardiovascular drug
Tylvalosin
Macrolide antibiotic
Doxazosin
- Sympatholytic
- α1 antagonist
Ciprofloxacin
Gen. II Fluoroquinolone antibiotic
Coumaphos
Organophosphate ectoparasiticide
Mebendazole
Benzimidazole (carbamate) anthelminthic
Cabergolin
Dopamine agonist
Lincomycin
Lincosamide antibiotic
Fentanyl
Opioid
Sulbactam
β-lactamase inhibitor (β-lactamase antibiotic)
Magnesium hydroxide
Antacid & coating agent
Dinitrogen oxide
Inhalational anesthetic
Piperacillin
Anti-pseudomonal penicillin (β-lactamase antibiotic)
Olsalazine
NSAID
Attapulgite
Adsorbent
Cefuroxime
Gen. II Cefalosporin (β-lactamase antibiotic)
Procainamide
Antiarrhytmic drug
Codeine
- Opioid
- Antitussive
Ketamine
Injectable anesthetic
Acetylsalicylic acid
NSAID
Cyproheptadine
Gen. I Antihistamine
Liquid paraffin
Laxative
Fertirelin
Hormone of the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland
Ronidazole
Nitroimidazole antibiotic
Decoquinate
Antiprotozoal agent
Selamectin
Endectocide (Macrolide)
Cortisol
Glucocorticoid
Betamethasone
Glucocorticoid
Sulfadiazine
Sulphonamide antibiotic
Propoxur
Carbamate ectoparasiticide
Posaconazole
Antifungal drug
Oxybuprocaine
Local anesthetic
Dopamine
- Sympathomimetic
- α1 agonist
- “Peripheral vasoconstrictor”
Cetirizine
Gen. II Antihistamine
Pentobarbital
- Barbiturate
- Injectable anaesthetic
Buprenorphine
Opioid
Triamcinolone
Glucocorticoid
Famciclovir
Antiviral drug
Griseofulvin
Antifungal drug
Neomycin
Aminoglycoside antibiotic
Ropivacaine
Local anesthetic
Propofol
Injectable anesthetic
Omeprazole
Acid secretion inhibitor
Propionylpromazine
Phenothiazine tranquillizer
Gabapentin
Antiepileptic
Deracoxib
NSAID
Aminophylline
- Bronchodilator
- CNS Stimulant (Xanthine derivative)
Netobimin
Probenzimidazole anthelminthic
Budesonide
Glucocorticoid
Naloxone
Opioid
Ponazuril
Antiprotozoal agent
Buserelin
Hormone of the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland
Apramycin
Aminoglycoside antibiotic
Lansoprazole
Acid secretion inhibitor
Dorzolamide
Diuretic
Sulfasalazine
- NSAID
- Sulphonamide antibiotic
Ivermectin
Endectocide (Macrolide)
Tegaserod
Prokinetic agent
Niclosamide
Salicylanilide anthelminthic
Azaperone
Butyrophenone tranquilizer
Mitoxantrone
Antineoplastic drug
Carprofen
NSAID
Interferon-alfa
Antiviral drug
Tildipirosin
Macrolide antibiotic
Homatropine
Parasympatholytic
Formoterol
- Sympathomimetic
- β2 agonist
- “Vasodilator & Bronchodilator”
Timolol
- Sympatholytic
- β1 & β2 antagonist
Droperidol
Butyrophenone tranquilizer
Tigemonam
Monobactam
Doxapram
CNS Stimulant
Bismuth salts
Adstringent
Vidarabine
Antiviral drug
Mesalazine
NSAID
Flunixin meglumine
NSAID
Triclabendazole
Benzimidazole (carbamate) anthelminthic
Losartan
Cardiovascular drug
Fipronil
Ectoparasiticide
Afoxolaner
Isoxazoline ectoparasiticide
Morphine
Opioid
Dinoprost
Prostaglandin
Streptomycin
Aminoglycoside antibiotic
Methohexital
- Barbiturate
- Injectable anaesthetic
Propentophylline
- CNS Stimulant (Xanthine derivative)
- Bronchodilator
Methylprednisolone
Glucocorticoid
Vincristine
Antineoplastic drug
Dextromethorphan
Antitussive
Thiamphenicol
Phenicol antibiotic
Amlodipin
Cardiovascular drug
Flucloxacillin
Penicillinase-resistant penicillin (β-lactamase antibiotic)
Metoclopramide
- Prokinetic
- Antiemetic
Alfentanil
Opioid
Levofloxacin
Gen. III Fluoroquinolone antibiotic
Polymyxin B
Polypeptide antibiotic
Ephedrine
- Sympathomimetic
- α1 agonist
- Bronchodilator
- “Peripheral vasoconstrictor”
Clomipramine
Antidepressant
Fosfomicin
Fosfomycin antibiotic
Amphotericin B
Antifungal drug
Phenylephrine
- Sympathomimetic
- α1 agonist
- “Peripheral vasoconstrictor”
Bromocriptin
Dopamine agonist
Hydrocodone
Opioid
Lokivetmab
Monoclonal antibody
Marbofloxacin
Gen. II Fluoroquinolone antibiotic
Erythromycin
Macrolide antibiotic
Ketoconazole
Antifungal drug
Cefoperazon
Gen. III Cefalosporin (β-lactamase antibiotic)
Metoprolol
- Sympatholytic
- β1 antagonist
- Antiarrhythmic
Nitrofurantoin
Nitrofurane antibiotic
Natamycin
Antifungal drug
Methadone
Opioid
Meloxicam
NSAID
Beclomethasone
Glucocorticoid
Spironolactone
Diuretic
Dobutamine
- Sympathomimetic
- β1 agonist
- “Myocardial stimulant”
Benzetimide
Parasympatholytic
Clarithromycin
Macrolide antibiotic
Azithromycin
Macrolide antibiotic
Theobromine
CNS Stimulant (Xanthine derivative)
Febantel
Probenzimidazole anthelminthic
Rocuronium
Peripheral muscle relaxant
Zidovudin
Antiviral drug
Phenobarbital
- Barbiturate
- Antiepileptic
Masitinib
Antineoplastic drug
Sulfaquinoxaline
Sulphonamide antibiotic
Miconazole
Antifungal drug
Danofloxacin
Gen. II Fluoroquinolone antibiotic
Cefazolin
Gen. I Cefalosporin (β-lactamase antibiotic)
Interferon-omega
Antiviral drug
Sarolaner
Isoxazoline ectoparasiticides
Apomorphine
Emetic
Paracetamol
NSAID
Docycycline
Tetracycline antibiotic
Sodium sulfate
Laxative and coating agent
Vecuronium
Peripheral muscle relaxant
Brinzolamide
Diuretic
Cefquinome
Gen. IV Cefalosporin (β-lactamase antibiotic)
Metronidazole
- Nitroimidazole antibiotic
- Antiprotozoal
Robenidine
Antiprotozoal agent
Physostigmine
Parasympathomymetic
Tiamulin
Pleuromutilin antibiotic
Prucalopride
Prokinetic agent
Fenbendazole
Benzimidazole (carbamate) anthelminthic
Flurogeston
Progestogen
Cefapirin
Gen. I Cefalosporin (β-lactamase antibiotic)
Magnesium oxide
Antacid & coating agent
Alprazolam
Benzodiazepine
Procaine benzylpenicillin
Narrow spectrum penicillin (β-lactamase antibiotic)
Norepinephrine/Noradrenaline
- Sympathomimetic
- α1 & β1 agonist
Dexmedetomidine
- Sympathomimetic
- α2 agonist
- “Hypnosedatives & GI Inhibitors”
Magnesium sulfate
Laxative and coating agent
Cefalexin
Gen. I Cefalosporin (β-lactamase antibiotic)
Cefotaxime
Gen. III Cefalosporin (β-lactamase antibiotic)
Salmeterol
- Sympathomimetic
- β2 agonist
- “Vasodilator & Bronchodilator”
Acepromazine (ACP)
- Phenothiazine tranquillizer
- Antiemetic
Zolazepam
Benzodiazepine
Methotrexate
- Immunosuppressant
- Antineoplastic
Volatile oils
Mucolytic & expectorant
Moxidektin
Endectocide (Macrolide)
Hydrochlorothiazide
Diuretic
Carbimazole
Hormone antagonist
Theophylline
- CNS Stimulant (Xanthine derivative)
- Bronchodilator
Monepantel
Other anthelminthic
Amantadine
Antiviral drug
Trilostane
Hormone antagonist
Meropenem
Carbapenem
Cefovecin
Gen. III Cefalosporin (β-lactamase antibiotic)
Valsartan
Cardiovascular drug
Terbutaline
- Sympathomimetic
- β2 agonist
- “Vasodilator & Bronchodilator”
Butorphanol
- Opioid
- Antitussive
Tylosin
Macrolide antibiotic
Clopidol
Antiprotozoal agent
Flumequine
Gen. II Fluoroquinolone antibiotic
Spectinomycin
Aminoglycoside antibiotic
Vedaprofen
NSAID
Clindamycin
Lincosamide antibiotic
Levocetirizine
Gen. II Antihistamine
Azathioprine
Immunosuppressant agent
Lasalocid
Antiprotozoal agent
Tetramethrin
Gen. I Pyrethroid ectoparasiticide
Atracurium
Peripheral muscle relaxant
Bifonazole
Antifungal drug
Tacrolimus
Immunosuppressant agent
Phoxim
Organophosphate ectoparasiticide
Cefadroxil
Gen. I Cefalosporin (β-lactamase antibiotic)
Pyriproxyfen
Juvenile hormone analogue ectoparasiticide
(Insect growth regulator)
Oxacillin
Penicillinase-resistant penicillin (β-lactamase antibiotic)
Valnemulin
Pleuromutilin antibiotic
Epinephrine/Adrenaline
- Sympathomimetic
- α1, α2, β1 & β2 agonist
Clenbuterol
- Sympathomimetic
- β2 agonist
- “Vasodilator & Bronchodilator”
Kaolin
Adsorbent
Diclazuril
Antiprotozoal agent
Alfadolone
Injectable anesthetic
Sulfamethoxalole
Sulphonamide antibiotic
Voriconazole
Antifungal drug
Lactulose
Laxative
Maduramycin
Antiprotozoal agent
Ondansetron
Antiemetic
Nalidixic acid
Gen. I Fluoroquinolone antibiotic
Nimesulide
NSAID
Pimobendan
Cardiovascular drug
Acyclovir
Antiviral drug
Amoxicillin
Broad spectrum penicillin (β-lactamase antibiotic)
Tiletamine
Injectable anesthetic
Allopurinol
Antiprotozoal agent
Flubendazole
Benzimidazole (carbamate) anthelminthic
Doramectin
Endectocide (Macrolide)
Sodium salicylate
NSAID
Prilocaine
Local anesthetic
Docusate
Laxative
Ketoprofen
NSAID
Potassium bromide
Antiepileptic
Pantoprazole
Acid secretion inhibitor
Pyrantel
Tetrahydropyrimidine anthelminthic
Dolasetron
Antiemetic
Chlorambucil
Antineoplastic drug
Lidocaine
- Local anaesthetic
- Antiarrhythmic
Ganciclovir
Antiviral drug
Diltiazem
Antiarrhytmic drug
Amiodarone
Antiarrhytmic drug
Furosemide
Diuretic
Ipratropium
- Parasympatholytic
- Bronchodilator
Telmisartan
Cardiovascular drug
Toltrazuril
Antiprotozoal agent
Dembrexine
Mucolytic & expectorant
Loratadine
Gen. II Antihistamine
Atipamezole
- Sympatholytic
- α2 antagonist
Digoxin
Antiarrhytmic drug
Methoprene
Juvenile hormone analogue ectoparasiticide
(Insect growth regulator)
Sulfadimidine
Sulphonamide antibiotic
Montmorillonite
Adsorbent
Eprinomectin
Endectocide (Macrolide)
Remifentanil
Opioid
Tinidazole
- Nitroimidazole antibiotic
- Antiprotozoal
Dimenhydrinate
Gen. I Antihistamine
Tannic acid
Adstringent
Aluminium hydroxide
Antacid & coating agent
Acetylcysteine
Mucolytic
Verapamil
Antiarrhytmic drug
Diazepam
Benzodiazepine
Monensin
Antiprotozoal agent
Halothane
Inhalational anesthetic
Sodium stibogluconate
Antiprotozoal agent
Insulin
Other hormone
Sulfachlorpyridazine
Sulphonamide antibiotic
Aglepriston
Progesterone antagonist
Oxytocin
Hormone of the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland
Oxfendazole
Benzimidazole (carbamate) anthelminthic
Itraconazole
Antifungal drug
Edrophonium
Parasympathomymetic
Ceftiofur
Gen. III Cefalosporin (β-lactamase antibiotic)
Imipenem
Carbapenem
Tubocurarine
Peripheral muscle relaxant