Drug Classifications - MedG

💊 Welcome to the World of Drug Classifications

Understanding drug classifications is the cornerstone of pharmacology. Whether you're a medical student, healthcare provider, or passionate learner, this guide will walk you through essential drug types by mechanism and therapeutic category.

Get ready for a colorful and concise breakdown of medications that save lives, manage diseases, and improve quality of life across every system!

1. Antidiarrheal Drugs

• Antimicrobials: Norfloxacin, Ciprofloxacin, Metronidazole
• Probiotics: Lactobacillus, Saccharomyces
• Absorbents: Isapghula, Methylcellulose
• Antimotility: Loperamide, Diphenoxylate
• Antisecretory: Racecadotril, Octreotide

2. Laxatives (Purgatives)

• Bulk-forming: Psyllium, Methylcellulose
• Stool Softeners: Docusate, Liquid paraffin
• Osmotic: Lactulose, Magnesium sulfate
• Stimulant: Senna, Bisacodyl
• Prokinetics: Prucalopride, Lubiprostone

3. Hypolipidemic Drugs

• Statins: Atorvastatin, Rosuvastatin
• Fibrates: Fenofibrate, Gemfibrozil
• Bile Acid Sequestrants: Cholestyramine
• Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitor: Ezetimibe
• Nicotinic Acid: Niacin

4. Anticoagulants

• Parenteral: Heparin, Enoxaparin, Fondaparinux
• Oral: Warfarin, Rivaroxaban, Dabigatran

5. Diuretics

• High-ceiling (Loop): Furosemide, Bumetanide
• Thiazides: Hydrochlorothiazide, Chlorthalidone
• K-sparing: Spironolactone, Amiloride
• Osmotic: Mannitol

6. Antihypertensive Drugs

• ACE Inhibitors: Lisinopril, Enalapril
• ARBs: Losartan, Valsartan
• Beta Blockers: Atenolol, Propranolol
• Calcium Channel Blockers: Amlodipine, Verapamil
• Vasodilators: Hydralazine, Minoxidil

7. Antianginal Drugs

• Nitrates: Glyceryl trinitrate, Isosorbide dinitrate
• Beta Blockers: Metoprolol, Atenolol
• Calcium Channel Blockers: Diltiazem, Amlodipine
• Other agents: Nicorandil, Ranolazine

8. Antiepileptic Drugs

• Traditional: Phenytoin, Carbamazepine, Valproate
• Newer: Levetiracetam, Lamotrigine, Gabapentin
• Benzodiazepines: Diazepam, Clonazepam

9. Sedative-Hypnotics

• Benzodiazepines: Diazepam, Temazepam
• Barbiturates: Phenobarbital, Thiopentone
• Non-benzos: Zolpidem, Zopiclone

10. Oral Antidiabetic Drugs

• Biguanides: Metformin
• Sulfonylureas: Glimepiride, Glipizide
• DPP-4 inhibitors: Sitagliptin, Saxagliptin
• SGLT-2 inhibitors: Dapagliflozin, Canagliflozin
• Others: Pioglitazone, Acarbose

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