Drug Classes & Agents
A chemical substance with the ability to kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria by interfering with bacteria life processes.
Antibiotics
A class of cardiovascular drugs that treat high cholesterol and triglycerides.
Antihyperlipidemic Drugs
Antibiotic drugs developed to act like penicillin against bacteria.
Cephalosporin antibiotics
A deficit disorder that manifests itself in difficulty focusing or concentrating, over-activity, and difficulty with impulse control.
ADHD
High-density lipoprotein ("the good cholesterol") that floats around and attaches itself to the lining of the blood vessels, clogging them.
HDL
Drugs that work to lift mood and/or change perceptions.
Drugs that work against high blood pressure.
Antihypertensive Agents
Drugs that block or slow the heart rate of fight or flight response; often used to lower blood pressure with less force by blocking the hormone epinephrine, also known as adrenaline.
Beta-adrenergic blockers
A condition characterized by anti-depressants, irritability, intense sadness, loss of consciousness, pessimism, and problems with eating and sleeping.
Depression
A condition caused by excessive thyroid hormone levels and increased metabolic rate.
Hyperthyroidism
Drugs used to treat or prevent seizures.
Anticonvulsants
A drug that removes swelling from cells and internal organs.
Anti-inflammatory drugs
A class of drugs that acts as a sedative, hypnotic, anti-anxiety medication, and anticonvulsant.
Benzodiazepines
Drugs that reduce or prevent skeletal muscle contractions and pain.
muscle relaxant
An underactive thyroid, producing too little thyroid hormone.
Hypothyroidism
A class of drugs that lift metabolism to lower sugar or stimulate the pancreas to produce more insulin.
Anti-diabetic drugs
Medications used to manage disordered thought and personality behaviors, such as delusions, hallucinations, mania, and severe agitation.
Antipsychotic drugs
Antibiotic drugs developed to act like penicillin against bacteria.
Cephalosporin antibiotics
A class of drugs that provide pain, swelling, and fever reduction.
NSAID
The common intended uses of the drug to treat specific diseases, symptoms, or conditions.
indications
Common term for drugs that block the H1 receptors; drugs used to treat and lessen the symptoms of allergies.
Antihistamines
First-line therapy for schizophrenia and other psychoses that addresses specific neurotransmitters.
atypical antipsychotics drugs
Hormones that the adrenal glands naturally produce that helps the body deal with stress.
Corticosteroids
Substance used to relieve pain.
analgesia
Fatty molecule that is an important constituent of cell membranes; includes natural oils, waxes, and steroids.
Lipids