(Module 1) Classification of Drugs Flashcards
classification of natural drugs
Alphabetical
Taxonomic
Morphological
Pharmacological or Therapeutic
Chemical
arranged in alphabetical order
Alphabetical
crude drugs are classified according to kingdom, division, class, order, family, genus and species
Taxonomical
bloating
asafoetida
carminative
caraway
mild carminative
fennel
TN: Umbelliferae
SNl Apiceae
have alternate leaves, cymus flowers and fruits that are capsules or berries
Solanaceae
uses of solanaceae
spasmolytic and anticholinergic
examples of solanaceae
Datura
Hyoscyamus
essential oil common in many taxa and can be found in lysigenous secretory cavities in the parenchyma and pericarp
Rutaceae
examples of rutaceae
buchu
bael
lemon peel
orange peel
diuretic
buchu
chronic diarrhea, dysentery, and peptic ulcers as a laxative
bael
contains high amounts of Vit C and calcium
lemon peel
possess square stemps, opposite leaves and bilabiate flowers
Lamiaceae
uses of Lamiaceae
carminative, spasmolytic
examples of Lamiaceae
peppermint, spearmint, thyme, rosemary, lavender
arranged according to the morphological or external characters of the plant / part used as a drug like leaves, roots, stems
Morphological Classification
rhizomes, barks, leaves, fruits, entire plants, hairs and fibres
organized drugs
aloe juice, opium, latex, agar, gambir, gelatin, tragacanth, benzoin, honey, beeswax, lemon grass oil
unorganized drug
grouped according to their pharmacological action regardless of morphological, taxonomical and chemical nature
Pharmacological Classification
grouped according to active constituents and useful in phytochemical studies of crude drygs
Chemical Classification
