KINDS OF DRUGS AND DRUGS

• Respiratory System Drugs


  • Antiasthmatic Drugs
  • Nasal Decongestants
  • Mucolytics
  • Expectorants
  • Antitussives
  • Antihistamines
• Antiasthmatic Drugs


  • Beta Agonists
  • Xanthine-Derivatives
• Xanthine-Derivatives


  • theophylline (Theodur)
  • aminophylline (Phyllocontin)
• Nasal Decongestants


  • phenylpropanolamine (Decolgen, Neozep)
  • pseudoephedrine (Sudafed, Sinuzip)
• Expectorants


  • guaifenesin (Robitussin)
• Cardiovascular System Drugs


  • Antilipemics
  • Antianginal Drugs
  • Anticoagulants
  • Thrombolytics
  • Cardiac Glycosides
  • Antihypertensives
  • Antiplatelet + Vasodilators
• Antilipemics


  • Hydroxymethylglutaryl Coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) Reductase Inhibitors
  • Fibric Acids
  • Bile Acid Sequestrants
• Bile Acid Sequestrants


  • cholestyramine (Questran)
  • colestipol (Colestid)
• Antianginal Drugs


  • nitroglycerine (Nitrostat, Nitrolingual, Nitrogard)
  • nitroglycerine ointment (Nitrol, Nitrobid)
  • isosorbide dinitrate (Isordil, Iso-Bid)
  • isosorbide mononitrate (Imdur)
• Antihypertensives


  • ACE Inhibitors
  • Beta Blockers
  • Calcium Channel Blockers
  • Direct Acting Vasodilators
  • Central Acting Antihypertensives
• Urinary System Drugs


  • Diuretics
• Diuretics


  • Thiazide Diuretics
  • Loop Diuretics
  • Potassium-Sparing Diuretics
  • Osmotic Diuretics
• Potassium-Sparing Diuretics


  • spironolactone (Aldactone)
  • triamterene (Dyrenium)
• Osmotic Diuretics


  • mannitol (Osmitrol)
• Potassium Removing Resin


  polysterene sulfonate (Kayexalate) - use to treat hyperkalemia, route: oral or rectal, common S/E: constipation
• Gastrointestinal System Drugs


  • Antacids
  • Histamine 2 Blockers
  • Proton Pump Inhibitors
  • Mucosal Protective
  • Antidiarrheal Drugs
  • Laxatives
• Antacids


  • Aluminum-Based
  • Magnesium-Based
  • Calcium-Based
  • Mg-Al Combination
• Aluminum-Based


  • aluminum hydroxide (Amphojel)
  • aluminum carbonate (Basaljel)
• Magnesium-Based


  • magnesium hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia)
• Calcium-Based


  • calcium carbonate (Tums, Rolaids)
• Mucosal Protective


  • sucralfate (Carafate)
  • misoprostol (Cytotec)
• Antidiarrheal Drugs


  • Adsorbent
  • Opiate
• Adsorbent


  • bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol)
  • kaolin and pectin (Kaopectate)
• Opiate


  • loperamide HCl (Immodium)
  • diphenoxyalte HCl w/ atropine (Lomotil)
• Laxatives


  • Stimulant Laxatives
  • Bulk-Forming Laxatives
  • Hyperosmotic Laxatives/ Saline Cathartics
  • Stool Softener
• Bulk-Forming Laxatives


  • methylcellulose (Citrucel)
  • psyllium (Metamucil)
• Hyperosmotic Laxatives/ Saline Cathartics


  • lactulose (Cephulac)
  • glycerin (Glycerol)
  • magnesium citrate (Citroma)
  • magnesium hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia)
• Stool Softener


  • docusate sodium (Colace)
  • docusate potassium (Dialose)
  • docusate calcium (Doxidan)
• Endocrine System Drugs


  • Antidiabetic Agents
  • Thyroid Hormones
  • Antithyroids
  • Corticosteroids
• Antidiabetic Agents


  • Short Acting
  • Intermediate Acting
  • Long Acting
  • Oral Hypoglycemic Agents
• Long Acting

  • Humulin U
  • Ultralente Insulin
• Oral Hypoglycemic Agents


  • Sulfonylureas
  • Oral Biguanides
• Oral Biguanides


  • metformin (Glucophage)
• Antithyroids


  • Thioamides
  • Iodides
• Thioamides

  • propylthiouracil (PTU)
  • methimazole (Tapazole)
• Iodides


  • lugol's solution
  • saturated solution potassium iodide (SSKI)
• Central Nervous System Drugs

  • Adrenergic Drugs
  • Anticholinergic Drugs
  • Anticholinergic/Antiparkinson Agent
  • Adrenergic Blocking Agents
  • Cholinergic Drugs
  • Anticholinesterase
• Adrenergic Drugs


  • Nonselective (Alpha & Beta) Agonists
  • Selective Alpha Agonists
  • Nonselective Beta (Beta 1 & Beta 2) Agonist
  • Selective Beta 1 Agonists
  • Selective Beta 2 Agonists
• Nonselective (Alpha & Beta) Agonists


  • epinephrine (Adrenalin Chloride)
  • norepinephrine (Levophed)
• Selective Alpha Agonists


  • phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine)
  • methoxamine (Vasoxyl)