5-ALPHA REDUCTASE INHIBITORS | Blocks production of male hormone that enlarges the prostate; relieves symptoms of BPH |
ACE INHIBITORS | Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors - for high blood pressure |
ACNE PRODUCTS | treats skin disease that causes pimples |
ADRENAL CORTICOSTEROIDS | synthetic steroid hormone for those with low levels of corticosteroids; works to treat other conditions by reducing swelling and redness and by changing the way the immune system works |
ALDOSTERONE RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS (Hyperaldosteronism Drug) | causes the kidneys to eliminate unneeded water and sodium from the body into the urine, but reduces the loss of potassium from the body for hyperaldosteronism |
ALPHA BLOCKER | used for high blood pressure or enlarged prostate BPH |
ALZHEIMER-TYPE DEMENTIA | treats degenerative disease of brain and dementia |
ANALGESICS, GENERAL (Pain Relief) | reduces or eliminates pain |
ANALGESICS-NARCOTIC | reduces or eliminates pain |
ANALGESICS-NON-NARCOTIC | reduces or eliminates pain |
ANDROGENS ANABOLIC STEROIDS | synthetic version of male sex hormone testosterone/promotes storage of protein and growth of tissue |
ANESTHESIA, ADJUNCTS TO ANALEPTICS | |
ANESTHETICS, GENERAL | produces loss of sensation and loss of consciousness |
ANESTHETICS, LOCAL | produces loss of sensation in a specific region of the body |
ANESTHETICS, TOPICAL | produces superficial loss of sensation in skin, produced by direct application of solution or ointment |
Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs) | block production of angiotensin II which is responsible for raising blood pressure |
ANOREXIANTS CNS STIMULANTS | suppresses appetite, changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain (central nervous system) |
ANTERIOR PITUITARY HYPOTHALMIC FUNCTION | decreases the production of testosterone (male hormone) in men and estrogen (female hormone) in women. |
ANTHELMINTICS | kills parasitic intestinal worms, such as tapeworms |
ANTIANGINALS | treats constricting pain of angina; usually in chest area |
ANTIANXIETY | prevents or reduces symptoms of anxiety |
ANTIARRHYTHMICS | treats abnormal heart rhythm |
ANTIARTHRITICS | relieves or treats pain and inflammation in the joints |
ANTIASTHMATICS BRONCODILATORS | relieves symptoms of breathing difficulties due to bronchial constriction of airways in the lungs |
ANTIBACTERIALS, MISCELLANEOUS | kills or prevents growth of bacteria |
ANTICOAGULANTS THROMBOLYTICS (Blood thinners) | delays or prevents clotting of blood. includes factor Xa inhibitors |
ANTICONVULSANTS | prevents or relieves seizures or convulsions; often for epilepsy |
ANTIDEPRESSANTS | used to prevent or relieve mental depression. |
ANTIDIARRHEALS | treats symptoms of diarrhea |
ANTIDIURETICS | reduces output of urine by increasing reabsorption of water by kidney |
ANTIDOTES, GENERAL | counteracts the effect of a toxin or poison |
ANTIDOTES, SPECIFIC | counteracts the effect of a toxin or poison |
ANTIEMETICS (NAUSEA DRUGS) | prevents or stops vomiting or nausea |
ANTIFUNGALS | destroys or inhibits growth of fungi |
ANTIGOUT | treats gout, an inherited disorder of uric-acid metabolism and severe arthritic attacks |
ANTIHISTAMINES (ALLERGY DRUGS) | counteracts physiological effects of histamine, which body releases as part of allergic reaction. |
ANTIHYPERTENSIVES (BLOOD PRESSURE DRUGS) | reduces high blood pressure |
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AGENT | stops body from producing a certain substance that may cause pain or inflammation |
ANTIMALARIALS (MALARIA DRUGS) | treats or prevents the disease malaria |
ANTIMETABOLITES | treats cancer by slowing the growth of cancer cells,treats psoriasis by slowing the growth of skin cells,treats rheumatoid arthritis by decreasing activity of the immune system |
ANTIMUSCARINICS | treats overactive bladder |
ANTIMYCOBACTERIALS (INCL ANTI LEPROSY) | inhibits growth of fungi and bacteria and that associated with leprosy |
ANTINEOPLASTICS (CANCER TREATMENT DRUGS) | prevents development and spread of neoplastic (or abnormal) cell tissues |
ANTIPLATELET AGENTS | keep blood clots from forming; slows production of platelets in the body |
ANTIPROGESTATIONAL STEROIDS | termination of early pregnancy with hormones |
ANTIPROTOZOALS | destroys infections of protozoals |
ANTIPSYCHOTICS ANTIMANICS | treats psychosis, such as schizophrenia, paranoia, or manic depressive psychosis |
ANTISEPTICS DISINFECTANTS | prevents infection by destroying pathogenic organisms |
ANTISEPTICS,URINARY TRACT | prevents infection in urinary tract |
ANTISPASMODICS ANTICHOLINERGICS | prevents or relieves muscle spasms or convulsions |
ANTITUSSIVES EXPECTORANTS MUCOLYTICS (COUGH MEDICINES) | relieves or suppresses coughing |
ANTIVIRALS | destroys or inhibits growth and reproduction of viruses |
AROMATASE INHIBITORS (BREAST CANCER DRUGS) | decreases the amount of estrogen produced by the body which can slow the growth of some breast tumors |
BETA BLOCKERS | blocks effects of beta-adrenergic receptors; used in treatment of cardiovascular diseases |
BISPHOSPHONATES | treats bone density |
BLOOD GLUCOSE REGULATORS (DIABETES DRUGS) | controls blood sugar levels with insulin or incretin mimetics |
CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKERS | inhibits movement of calcium ions across cell membrane; used for cardiovascular disorders |
CALCIUM METABOLISM (BONE DENSITY DRUGS) | helps build bone density |
CANNABINOIDS | may be synthetic or derived from cannabis sativa plant |
CARDIAC GLYCOSIDES | forces contraction of heart muscle and regulates pumping action |
CELL STIMULANTS (HAIR GROWTH DRUGS) | stimulates hair growth |
CENTRAL AGONISTS (High Blood Pressure Drugs) | lowers blood presure |
CEPHALOSPORINS | class of antibiotics |
CHOLINERGIC AGONISTS | treats the symptoms of dry mouth in patients with Sjogren's syndrome |
CNS, MISCELLANEOUS | drugs for the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) |
COLD REMEDIES | treats common cold |
CONTRACEPTIVES | prevents pregnancy |
CONTRAST MEDIA RADIOPHARMACEUTICALS | substance used in radiography to increase contrast of an image |
CORONARY VASODILATORS | dilates coronary blood vessel |
CORTICOSTEROIDS-INHALATION NASAL | synthetic equivalent of steroid hormones produced by the adrenal cortex |
COVID 19 VACCINES | protects against Covid-19 illness |
CYCLOPLEGICS MYDRIATICS | paralyzes ciliary muscle of the eyes/causes dilation of the pupils |
DEFICIENCY ANEMIAS | deficiency in oxygen-carrying component of the blood |
DENTAL PREPARATIONS | used for treatment of teeth |
DERMATITIS ANTIPURETICS | treats inflammation/itching of the skin |
DERMATOLOGICS | treatment for skin conditions |
DIAGNOSTICS - RADIOPHARMACEUTICALS | radioactive compound used in diagnosis |
DIAGNOSTICS, MISCELLANEOUS | used to determine nature or cause of disease or injury |
DIAGNOSTICS, RADIOPAQUE & NONRADIOACTIV | non-radioactive compound used in diagnosis |
DISORDERS, ACID PEPTIC | assists in digestion and/or neutralizes acid in digestive juices of stomach |
DIURETICS | increases discharge of urine |
DNA DAMAGING DRUGS | damages DNA, which carries genetic information |
DRUGS USED IN DISORDERS OF GROWTH HORMO | treats growth disorders |
ESTROGENS PROGESTINS | female sex hormones often used as replacement therapy after menopause |
EXTRAPYRAMIDAL MOVEMENT DISORDERS | treats movement disorders from such diseases as Parkinson's or chorea |
FECAL MICROBIOTA PRODUCT | Prevention of recurrence of Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) |
FLUOROQUINOLONES | antibacterials that block bacterial DNA synthesis |
GASTROINTESTINAL, MISCELLANEOUS | treats stomach and intestinal and gallbladder disorders |
GLAUCOMA | treats eye disease, damaged optic disk |
GLYCOPEPTIDE ANTIBIOTICS (FOR COLITIS) | Kills bacteria in the intestines. Treats colitis (inflammation of the intestine caused by certain bacteria) that may occur after antibiotic treatment |
GUANYLATE CYCLASE C AGONISTS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome IBS med) | works by increasing the movement of food and waste through the stomach and intestines |
HEMATOLOGICS | treats blood disorders |
HEMOSTATICS | stops bleeding |
HORMONAL BIOLOGICAL RESPONSE MODIFIERS | |
HYPERLIPIDEMIA (Cholesterol Lowering Drugs) | lowers cholesterol; treats an excess of fats of fat or lipids in the blood |
HYPOTENSION SHOCK | treats massive loss of blood pressure |
IMMUNOMODULATORS | blocks certain immune cell activity; reduce inflammation by affecting the immune system |
IMMUNOSUPPRESIVE AGENT (TRANSPLANTS) | prevents rejection of the transplanted organ by the transplant recipient's immune system in people who have received kidney, liver, or heart transplants |
INFERTILITY | treats the inability to achieve conception |
INFLUENZA VACCINES | Protects against prevalent flu viruses for 2022-2023 flu season; earlier reviews are for last year's season. |
INTERSTITIAL CYSTITIS | painful bladder syndrome |
KERATOLYTICS | promotes shedding of the skin |
LAXATIVES | treats constipation or clears the bowels for a colonoscopy |
MIGRAINE HEADACHES | treats migraine headaches |
MYASTHENIA GRAVIS | treats disease characterized by progressive fatigue and generalized weakness of skeletal muscles |
NASAL DECONGESTANTS | decongests the nose by shrinking swollen membranes |
NEUROTOXINS | blocks nerve signals that cause tightening of muscles; used to temporarily smooth wrinkles and frown lines |
NOREPINEPHRINE REUPTAKE INHIBITORS | increases levels of norepinephrine, a natural substance in brain needed to control behavior |
NSAID | Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug; used for pain, fever, headaches |
NUTRITION, ENTERAL PARENTERAL | nutrients taken into the body other than through digestive tract; e.g. intravenous injection |
OCULAR ANTI-INFECTIVE ANTI-INFLAMMATORY | treats infection of the eye |
ONCOLYTICS | reduces tumor or tumor cells |
OPHTHALMICS | treats the eye |
OPHTHALMICS, MISCELLANEOUS | treats the eye |
OPHTHALMICS-DECONGESTANTS-ANTIALLERGY A | treats the eye |
OPIATE ANTAGONIST (addiction treatment) | decreases the craving for alcohol and blocking the effects of opioid medications, narcotics, and opioid street drugs |
OTICS, TOPICAL | treatment used in the ear |
PCSK9 INHIBITOR | (HeFH; an inherited condition in which cholesterol cannot be removed from the body normally |
PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS (VAGINAL) | |
PHARMACEUTICAL AIDS | |
POTASSIUM CHANNEL BLOCKERS | strengthening the signals sent by the brain through nerves that have been damaged by MS. |
RANK ligand inhibitors | decreases bone breakdown and increasing bone strength and density |
RELAXANTS STIMULANTS, URINARY TRACT | relieves urinary tract tension |
RELAXANTS STIMULANTS,UTERINE | stimulate contractions of the uterus and smooth muscle tissue |
REPL REGS OF ELECTROLYTES WATER BALANCE | replenishes or regulates electrolytes found in daily food |
RSV VACCINES | for preventing Respiratory Syncytial Virus |
SCABICIDES PEDICULICIDES | kills mites or lice |
SEDATIVES HYPNOTICS | relieves anxiety/tranquilizing effect; or agent that causes sleep |
SEROTONIN AGONIST | Works by improving muscle movement and increasing production of fluid in the bowels |
SKELETAL MUSCLE HYPERACTIVITY | treats over activity or excess of muscle movement |
SMOKING CESSATION AIDS (QUIT SMOKING DRUGS) | blocks the pleasant effects of nicotine (from smoking) on the brain |
SULFONAMIDES RELATED COMPOUNDS | antibacterial that is a sulfur compound |
SURGICAL AIDS | used in surgery |
TETRACYCLINES | antibiotic |
THERAPEUTICS - RADIOPHARMACEUTICALS | radioactive therapy |
THYROID ANTITHYROID | mimics action of thyroid gland |
TOPICAL ANTI-INFECTIVES | infection preventing solution applied on the skin |
TOPICAL STEROIDS | treats skin problems |
Tumor necrosis factor-alpha INHIBITORS | blocking the action of TNF, a substance in the body that causes inflammation |
UNCLASSIFIED | |
VASCULAR DISORDERS, CEREBRAL PERIPHERAL | treats blood vessel disorders |
VASODILATORS | dilates blood vessel; used for erectile dysfunction |
VERTIGO MOTION SICKNESS VOMITING | prevents motion sickness |
VITAMINS MINERALS | synthetic versions of organic and inorganic substances present in daily diet |