CLASSIFICATION OF MEDICINES

CLASSIFICATION OF MEDICINES :

1. Analgesics (Pain Relievers)

Purpose: Relief from pain.

Examples: Paracetamol, Ibuprofen, Aceclofenac, Morphine.

2. Antipyretics (Fever Reducers)

Purpose: Reduction of fever.

Examples: Aspirin, Acetaminophen (Tylenol), Ibuprofen.

3. Antibiotics (Infection Treatment)

Purpose: Treatment of bacterial infections.

Examples: Amoxicillin, Azithromycin, Ciprofloxacin.

4. Antiseptics (Prevent Infection)

Purpose: Preventing infection in wounds.

Examples: Hydrogen Peroxide, Chlorhexidine, Betadine.

5. Antacids (Acid Reflux and Heartburn Relief)

Purpose: Neutralizing stomach acid.

Examples: Ranitidine, Omeprazole, Magnesium Hydroxide.

6. Antihistamines (Allergy Treatment)

Purpose: Relief from allergic reactions.

Examples: Loratadine, Diphenhydramine (Benadryl), Cetirizine.

7. Antidepressants (Mood Regulation)

Purpose: Treatment of depression.

Examples: Fluoxetine (Prozac), Sertraline (Zoloft), Amitriptyline.

8. Anticoagulants (Blood Thinners)

Purpose: Preventing blood clots.

Examples: Warfarin, Heparin, Apixaban.

9. Antihypertensives (Blood Pressure Control)

Purpose: Lowering high blood pressure.

Examples: Amlodipine, Lisinopril, Losartan.

10. Diuretics (Water Pills)

Purpose: Increasing urine production to treat conditions like hypertension and edema.

Examples: Furosemide, Spironolactone, Hydrochlorothiazide.

11. Bronchodilators (Respiratory Treatment)

Purpose: Widening airways for easier breathing.

Examples: Albuterol, Salmeterol, Theophylline.

12. Corticosteroids (Anti-Inflammatory)

Purpose: Reducing inflammation and immune response.

Examples: Prednisone, Dexamethasone, Hydrocortisone.

13. Hypoglycemics (Blood Sugar Control)

Purpose: Lowering blood sugar in diabetes.

Examples: Metformin, Insulin, Glipizide.

14. Vaccines (Disease Prevention)

Purpose: Immunization against infectious diseases.

Examples: Influenza vaccine, Hepatitis B vaccine, MMR vaccine.

15. Antifungals (Fungal Infection Treatment)

Purpose: Treating fungal infections.

Examples: Fluconazole, Clotrimazole, Ketoconazole.

16. Antivirals (Viral Infection Treatment)

Purpose: Treating viral infections.

Examples: Acyclovir, Oseltamivir (Tamiflu), Remdesivir.

17. Laxatives (Relieve Constipation)

Purpose: Promoting bowel movements.

Examples: Bisacodyl, Psyllium, Lactulose.

18. Antipsychotics (Mental Health Treatment)

Purpose: Treating psychotic disorders like schizophrenia.

Examples: Risperidone, Olanzapine, Aripiprazole.

19. Hormonal Therapy (Endocrine Disorders)

Purpose: Treating hormonal imbalances.

Examples: Levothyroxine (for hypothyroidism), Estrogen, Testosterone.

20. Sedatives and Hypnotics (Sleep Aids)

Purpose: Inducing sleep or sedation.

Examples: Diazepam, Zolpidem (Ambien), Phenobarbital.

This classification helps categorize medicines based on their therapeutic use and the conditions they treat.

21. Antihelminthics (Worm Infection Treatment)

Purpose: Treating parasitic worm infections.

Examples: Albendazole, Mebendazole, Ivermectin.

22. Antiemetics (Prevent Nausea and Vomiting)

Purpose: Preventing and treating nausea and vomiting.

Examples: Ondansetron, Metoclopramide, Promethazine.

23. Antimalarials (Malaria Treatment and Prevention)

Purpose: Treating and preventing malaria.

Examples: Chloroquine, Artemether-lumefantrine, Hydroxychloroquine.

24. Anticonvulsants (Seizure Prevention)

Purpose: Preventing and treating seizures.

Examples: Phenytoin, Valproate, Carbamazepine.

25. Immunosuppressants (Suppress Immune Response)

Purpose: Reducing immune system activity, often in organ transplants or autoimmune conditions.

Examples: Cyclosporine, Tacrolimus, Methotrexate.

26. Antineoplastics (Cancer Treatment)

Purpose: Treating cancer by inhibiting the growth and spread of malignant cells.

Examples: Doxorubicin, Cyclophosphamide, Paclitaxel.

27. Antiarrhythmics (Heart Rhythm Regulation)

Purpose: Treating and preventing abnormal heart rhythms.

Examples: Amiodarone, Digoxin, Lidocaine.

28. Vasodilators (Blood Vessel Wideners)

Purpose: Dilating blood vessels to improve blood flow.

Examples: Nitroglycerin, Hydralazine, Minoxidil.

29. Expectorants (Mucus Clearance)

Purpose: Helping clear mucus from the respiratory tract.

Examples: Guaifenesin, Ambroxol, Bromhexine.

30. Antispasmodics (Muscle Relaxants)

Purpose: Relieving muscle spasms, especially in the gastrointestinal tract.

Examples: Dicyclomine, Hyoscine, Baclofen.