Frequently Rated Drugs
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Drug Treatment Categories
| Therapeutic Class of Drug | Purpose of Drug: |
| 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 AGONISTS/ALPHA BLOCKERS (High Blood Pressure Drugs) | lowers blood presure |
| 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 | delays or prevents clotting of blood |
| 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 |
| ANTIPROTOZOALS | destroys infections of protozoals |
| ANTIPSYCHOTICS/ANTIMANICS | treats psychosis, such as schizophrenia, paranoia, or manic depressive psychosis |
| ANTISEPTICS,URINARY TRACT | prevents infection in urinary tract |
| ANTISEPTICS/DISINFECTANTS | prevents infection by destroying pathogenic organisms |
| 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) | regulates blood sugar levels |
| CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKERS | inhibits movement of calcium ions across cell membrane; used for cardiovascular disorders |
| CALCIUM METABOLISM (BONE DENSITY DRUGS) | helps build bone density |
| CARDIAC GLYCOSIDES | forces contraction of heart muscle and regulates pumping action |
| CELL STIMULANTS (HAIR GROWTH DRUGS) | stimulates hair growth |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| FLUOROQUINOLONES/DERIVATIVES | 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 |
| 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 |
| INTERSTITIAL CYSTITIS | painful bladder syndrome |
| KERATOLYTICS | promotes shedding of the skin |
| LAXATIVES | treats constipation by facilitating evacuation of bowels |
| MEDICINAL GASES | |
| MIGRAINE HEADACHES/OTHER 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 | decreases the craving for alcohol and blocking the effects of opioid medications, narcotics, and opioid street drugs |
| OPIOID ANTAGONISTS | treat opioid dependence |
| OTICS, TOPICAL | treatment used in the ear |
| PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS (VAGINAL) | |
| PHARMACEUTICAL AIDS | |
| POTASSIUM CHANNEL BLOCKERS | strengthening the signals sent by the brain through nerves that have been damaged by MS. |
| PREGNANCY TERMINATION (PLAN B) | termination of pregnancy with hormones |
| 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 |
| 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 | |
| VACCINES/ANTISERA | preparation of weakened pathogen for prevention of a disease |
| 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 |