An overview / big picture. We’ll be posting about these individually – but today, just an overview. This is part 1 of 2. Part 2 will come on Friday.
Drug Categories –
- Anti-infective
- Immune System
- Pain and Inflammation
- Nervous System
- Cardiovascular System
- Hematological System
- Respiratory System
- Fluids, Electrolytes, or Renal System
- Digestive System
- Endocrine System
- Reproductive System
Anti-infective
- Penicillin
- Cephalosporin
- Carbapenems
- Sulfonamides and Trimethoprim
- Tetracycline
- Bacteriostatic Inhibitors
- Aminoglycosides
- Monobactams
- Urinary Tract Antiseptics
- Antimycobacterials
- Anti-Hansen’s Disease
- Antiviral
- Fluoroquinolones
- Antiprotozoal
Meds Affecting the Immune System
- Childhood Immunizations
- Fluoroquinolones
- Adult Immunizations
- Immunosuppressants
- Immunostimulants
- Antihistamines
- Chemotherapy Agents
Meds for Pain and Inflammation
- NSAIDs
- Migraine Medications
- Opioid Agonist / Antagonists
- Antigout Medications
- Rheumatoid Arthritis Medications
- Acetaminophen
- Opioid Antagonists
- Adjuvant Pain Medications
- Opioid Agonists
Medications Affecting the Nervous System
- Cholinesterase Inhibitors
- Neuromuscular Blocking Agents
- Antidepressants – Tricyclic
- CNS Stimulants
- Antiepileptics Mood Stabilizers
- Antipsychotics – Atypical & Conventional
- Sedative Hypnotics – Benzodiazepines & Non-Benzodiazepines
- Anxiolytic – Non-Barbiturate
- Anesthetics (Local, IV, & Inhalation)
- Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors
- Atypical Antidepressants
- Muscle Relaxants & Antispasmodics
- Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors
- Anti-Parkinson’s Medications
- Drugs of Abuse and Withdrawal Support
Medications Affecting the Cardiovascular System
- Adrenergic Agonists
- α Adrenergic Blockers
- Centrally Acting α2 Agonists
- β Adrenergic Blockers
- Calcium Channel Blockers
- Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers
- Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
- Medications for Hypertensive Crisis
- Organic Nitrates
- Cardiac Glycosides
- Antidysrhythmic Medications
- Antilipemics
Medications Affecting the Blood
- Anticoagulants
- Antiplatelets
- Thrombolytics
- Iron Preparations
- Vitamin B12
- Folic Acid
- Hematopoietic Growth Factors
- Thrombopoietic Growth Factors
- Blood and Blood Products
- Hypoproteinemia / Hypoalbuminemia
