PHARMACOLOGY DRUG CLASSES

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 PHARMACOLOGY.

Pharmacology is a branch of science that deal with the study of drugs, its Actions, Dosage, Forms, Route, Strength, Indication, Contra-Indications, Side-Effects, Chemical Name & Trade Name.
CLASSIFICATION OF DRUGS.
1- Analgesics.
2- Antibiotics.
3- Antihypertensive(Vasodilators).
4- Antihistamines.
5- Antifungals.
6- Antidiarrheal.
7- Anti rabies.
8- Anticoagulants.
9- Antacids.
10- Anti Pyretics(Non-narcotics).
11- Antimalarials.
12- Anti Emetics.
13- Antiinflammatory(Narcotics).
14- Anti Diuretics.
15- Anticonvulsant.
16- Anti Flarialsis.
17- Antispasmodics.
18- Antidiabetic mellitus.
19- Anti Helmentics.
20- Anesthetic Agents.
21- Broncho Dilators.
22- Disinfectant.
23- Expectorants.
24- Intravenous fluids.
25- Opthalmic Agents.
26- Seddetive.
27- Supportives...,
No:1}- ANALGESICS :- They are group of drugs that are use to Kill or Relief pain in the body. They are also use to Calm or Stimulate the body temperature.
Examples ;-
1- Acetaminophen.
2- Aceclofenac.
7- Analgin.
3- Asetyl (Aspirin).
4- Author Care.
5- Brufen.
5- Chlorxaxone.
7- Chymoral(Chymotropcin).
6- Diclofenac.
7- Dolo meta B.
8- Felden(Piroxicam).
9- Forthwin(Pentazosin).
10- Morphine.
11-
12-
13-
14- Dolo meta B.
No:2}- ANTIBIOTICS :- They are group of drugs that are use in the Rx of Bacterial infections in the body.
Examples ;-
1- Amoxicillin.
2- Gentamycin.
3- Chloramphenicol.
4- Ceftriazone.
5- Flagyl(Metronidazole).
6- Azeethromycin.
7- Doxicycline.
8- Ciprocin.
9- Ampicilline.
10- Erithromycin.
11- Procaine Penicillin.
12- Ampiclox.
13- Cotrimazole.
14- Nitrofrantoin.
15- Amoxyclave.
16- Calatromycin.
17- Stropthomycin.
18- Penicilline.
19- Mist Pot Cit.
20- Detustoride.
21- Tetracyccline.
22- Oflaxacin.
23- Cifixime.
24- Cefruxime.
25- Sporidex.
26- Augumentin.
27- X-pen.
28- Cyplox.
29-
30-
No:3}- ANTI HISTAMINE :- They are group of drugs that are use in the Rx of Allergic or Reaction in the body.
Examples ;-
1- Chlorpheniramine.
2- Diphenhydramine.
3- Hydrocortisone.
4- Adrenaline.
5- Periton.
6- Phenagen (Promethazin).
7- Prednisolone.
8- Dexamethasone.
9- Loratadin.
10- Star dose.
No:4}- ANTIFUNGAL :- They are group of drugs that are use in the Rx of all Skin Infection & Candidiasis.
Examples ;-
1- Ketoconazole (Nizoral).
2- Calamine Lotion.
3- Fulcin.
4- Nystatin.
5- Canastin.
6- Myocortin.
7- Funbactin.
8- Combac A.
9- Colotrimazole (Vaginal Tablet).
10- Deep Heat.
No:5}- ANTI MALARIAL :- They are group of drugs that are use in the Rx of Malarial Plasmodium Parasites in the body.
Examples ;-
1- Chloroquine.
2- Quinine.
3- Arthemeter.
4- Artesunate.
5- P-Alazine.
6- Emal.
7- Lornart.
8- Sulphadosin (Pansider).
No:6}- ANTI HELMENTICS :- They are group of drugs that are use in the Rx of Warm Infestation.
Examples ;-
1- Albendazole.
2- Mebendazole.
3- Prasiquntel (Biltricite).
No:7}- ANTISPASMODICS :- They are group of drugs that aré use in Management of patient with Abdominal pain.
Examples ;-
1- Hyocin (Buscopan).
2- Analgin.
3- Novalgin.
4- Diclofenac.
5- Forthwin (Pentazocin).
6- Sodoment.
7- Grip Water.
8- Nospamin.
9- Piroxicam (Felden).
10- Mentrogen.
11- Ladness.
No:8}- ANTICONVULSANT :- They are group of drugs that are use in the Management of patient with Convulsions or Fit.
Examples ;-
1- Hydrocortisone.
2- Piriton.
3- Brozepham.
4- Paraldehyde.
5- Diazepam.
6- Phenagen (Promethasone).
7- Phenobarbiton.
8- Magnesium sulfate (Mg So 4).
No:9}- ANTIINFLAMMATORY :- They are group of drugs that are use in the management of a patient with Arthritis.
Examples ;-
1- Acetaminophen.
2- Author care.
3- Aceclofenac.
4- Aspirin (Asetyl).
5- Brufen.
6- Chymothropcin.
7- Chlorxaxone.
8- Diclofenac.
9- Dolo meta B.
10- Forthwin (Pentazosin).
11- Felden (Piroxicam).
12- Ragexugy.
13- Tramadol.
14-
No:10}- ANTI DIABETIC MELLITUS :- They are group of drugs that are use in the management of a patient with High Sugar Level in the blood.
Examples ;-
1- Glucophage.
2- Dionil.
3- Insulin.
No:11}- ANESTHETIC AGENT :- They are group of drugs that are use in the Theater during Surgery or Operation, and they are classified into two ;-
(1) LOCAL ANESTHESIA :- This are use in a minor stitching.
Eg;-
1- Xylocaine / Lidocaine.
WHILE
(2) GENERAL ANESTHESIA :- They are use in the management of Major cases of Operation & Surgeries.
Eg;-
1- Ketamin (Ketla).
2- Chloroform.
3- Diazepam.
No:12}- BRONCHO DILATORS :- They are group of drugs that are use in the management of a patient with Bronchitis, Asthmaticus, Pneumonia, and any other related the conditions.
Examples ;-
1- Aminophylline.
2- Salbutamol (Ventolin).
3- Asthmadex.
4- Inhaler.
5- Hydrocortisone.
6- Cotrimazole.
7- Stropthomycin.
8- Erythromycin.
9- Calathromycin.
10- X-pen.
No:13}- EXPECTORANT :- They are group of drugs that are use in the Rx of a patient with Coughing & Narsal Congection.
Examples ;
1- Exploir.
2- Coflin.
3- Balalin.
4- Emzorlin.
5- Tutolin.
6- Ventolin.
7- Merlin.
8- D Cough.
9- No Cough.
10- Cough off.
11- Erythromycin.
12- Cotrimazole.
No:14}- OPTHALMIC AGENT (Preparation) :- They are group of drugs that are use in the management of a patient with Eye problems.
Examples ;
1- Star dose.
2- Dexamethasone.
3- Gentamycin.
4- Chloramphenicol.
5- Tetracycline.
6- Diclofenac.
7- Oflaxacin.
No:15}- ANTACID :- They are group of drugs that are use in the Rx of a patient with Peptic Ulcer Dix (PUD) & Gastro Esophageal Reflux Dix (GERD).
Examples ;
1- Omefrazole.
2- Rabifrazole.
3- Ranivan.
4- Ulcerral.
5- Ulcer kit.
6- Gaviscone.
7- Jecrol.
8- Mistoprostol.
9- Gestid.
10- Mistoclear.
11- Cemetadin.
12- Mixture Magnesium Trimsilicate (MMT).
No:16}- ANTI DIURETIC :- They are group of drugs that are use to Produce & Release excess fluid in form of urine.
Examples;
1- Frussamide (Laxis).
2- Sulphathiazide.
3- Spironolactine.
No:17}- ANTIHYPERTENSIVE (Vasodilators) :- They are group of drugs that are use in the management of a patient with High Blood Pressure (Hypertension).
Examples;
1- Aldomen.
2- Lisinopril.
3- Hydrolazine.
4- Nifedifiness.
5- Moderative.
6- Spironolactone.
7- Bendro thiazide.
No:18}- ANTIEMETIC :- They are group of drugs that are use to control Nousea & Vomiting in the body.
Examples;
1- Ancloxin.
2- Plasil(Methoclophramide).
3- Promethazin(Phenegan).
4- Avomine.
5- Piriton.
No:19}- ANTI DIARRHEA :- They are group of drugs that are use to control a patient who is Passing Out the Watery Stools.
Examples;
1- Flagyl(Metronidazole).
2- Leoparamine(Limotil).
3- Chloramphenicol.
4- Tetracycline.
5- Ciprocin.
6- Zinc Sulfate.
No:20}- ANTI FLARIALSIS :- They are group of drugs that are use to Prevent Elephantiasis.
Examples;
1- Mectizan (Ivermactine) ->tab->6/3mg.
No:21}- SUPPORTIVES :- They are group of drugs that are use to Improve Appetite and Increase Blood in the body.
Examples;
1- Asthemine.
2- B, complex.
3- Blood builder.
4- Blood tonic.
5- Bunto.
6- Fersolate.
7- Folic acid.
8- Iron dextrose.
9- Haemoglobin.
10- Multivitamin.
No:22}- ANTICOAGULANT :- They are group of drugs that are use in the Arresting Blood to form Clotting Factor.
Examples;
1- Vitamin K.
2- Ergomentrin.
No:23}- CLASSES OF ANALGESICS :- Analgesics are classified into two.
1}- NARCOTICS (Antiinflammatory) :- They are use to Relieve joint pain & they can cause Sleeping.
Examples;
1- Acetaminophen.
2- Author care.
3- Aceclofenac.
4- Aspirin (Asetyl).
5- Brufen.
6- Chymothropcin.
7- Chlorxaxone.
8- Diclofenac.
9- Dolo meta B.
10- Forthwin (Pentazosin).
11- Felden (Piroxicam).
12- Ragexugy.
13- Tramadol.
14- Para flex.
15- Nor flex.
2}- NON-NARCOTICS (Anti pyretic) :- They are use to Relieve Fever & does not Causes Sleeping.
Examples;
1- Paracetamol.
2- Analgin.
3- Novalgin.
4- Opium.
5- Morphine.
No:24}- INTRAVENOUS INFUSIONS :- They are group of drugs that are use to Rehydrate the Electrolytes balance in the body. This type of drugs, are use according to the type of a Patient and Dx condition.
Examples;
1- Normal Saline.
2- Pediatric Saline.
3- Dextrose Saline.
4- Full Strength Darrow.
5- Half Strength Darrow.
6- Mannitol 10%/5%/3%/.
7- Flagyl.
8- Ciprocin.
9- Rengas lactate.
10- 4.3 D/Saline.
11- 50% Dextrose.
12- 5% Dextrose /D- in water.
No:25}- SEDATIVES :- They are group of drugs that are use in the Management of a patient with Insomnia (Lack of Sleep).
Examples;
1- Diazepam.
2- Brozepam.
3- Phenergan.
4- Piriton.
5- Morphine.
6- Pentazosin.
No:26}- DIGITALIS :- They are group of drugs that are use in the management of a patient with heart or cardiac problem.
Examples;
1- Digoxin.
2- Atenolol.
3- Frussamide (laxis).
4- Carphamazophine.

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