Medication Classifications
Analgesics (acetaminophen, hydrocodone, codeine)
Relieves pain
Anticonvulsants (clonazepam, phenytoin, gabapentin)
Prevent or control seizures
Antihistamines Diphenhydramine, cetirizine, loratadine)
Relieve allergies
Anti-osteoporosis agents (Alendronate, raloxifene, calcitonin)
Improve bone density
Bronchodilators (Albuterol, isoproterenol, theophylline)
Relax airway muscles
Antacids/anti-ulcer (Esomeprazole, calcium carbonate, famotidine)
Gastroesophageal reflex disease (GERD)
Antidepressants (Doxepin, fluoxetine, duloxetine, selegiline)
Relieve depression
Antihypertensives (Metoprolol, lisinopril, valsartan, clonidine)
Lower blood pressure
Antipyretics (Acetaminophen, ibuprofen, aspirin)
Reduce Fever
Anxiolytics/anti-anxiety
(Clonazepam, diazepam, lorazepam)
Reduce anxiety
Antibiotics (Amoxicillin, ciprofloxacin, sulfamethoxazole)
Bacterial infections
Antidiarrheals (Bismuth subsalicylate, loperamide, dipehnoxylate/atropine)
Reduce diarrhea
Anti-inflammatories (ibuprofen, celecoxib, naproxen)
Reduce inflammation
Skeletal/muscle relaxants (Cyclobenzaprine, methocarbamol, carisoprodol)
Reduce or prevent muscle spasms
Central nervous system stimulants
(Methylphenidate, dextroamphetamine, lisdexamfetamine)
Reduce hyperactivity
Anticoagulants (Warfarin, apixaban, heparin)
Delay blood clotting
Antiemetics (Metoclopramide, ondansetron)
Reduce nausea, vomiting
Antilipemics (Atorvastatin, fenofibrate, cholestyramine)
Lower cholesterol
Antitussives/expectorants (Dextromethorphan, codeine, guaifenesin)
Control cough, promote the elimination of mucus
Contraceptives (Medroxyprogesterone acetate, ethinyl estradiol, drospirenone)
Prevent pregnancy
Anticholinergics (Ipratropium, dicyclomine, hyoscyamine)
Smooth Muscles Spasms
Antifungals (fluconazole, nystatin, miconazole)
Fungal infections
Antimigraine Agents (Topiramate, sumatriptan, rizatriptan, zolmitriptan)
Relieve migraine headaches
Antivirals (Acyclovir, interferon, oseltamivir)
Viral Infections
Decongestants (Pseudoephedrine, phenylephrine, oxymetazoline)
Relieve nasal congestion