Drug Classifications Classifications I.
Actt on Cen Ac Centr tral al Ner Nervo vous us Sys Syste tem: m: Analgesics; Acetaminophen, Codeine Sulfate, Fentanyl, Morphine Sulfate
Relieve pain
Anesthetics; Enflurane, Halothane, Lidocaine, Nitrous Oxide
Depress consciousness; decrease response to sensory stimuli
Sedatives & Hypnotics; Flurazepam, Pentobarbital, Zaleplon
Reduce nervousness, excitability, and irritability, induce sleep
Muscle Relaxants; Baclofen, Cyclobenzaprine
Relieve muscle spasms
Antiepileptic (Anticonvulsants); (Anticonvulsants); Carbamazepine, Carbamazepine, Phenytoin, Zonisamide
Control and prevent seizures
Antiparkinsonian; Antiparkinsonian; Amantadine, Benztropic
Decrease symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease
Psychotherapeutic Psychotherapeutic (Psychotropic); (Psychotropic); Bupropion, Clozapine, Diazepam Stimulants (Sympathomimetic); (Sympathomimetic); Amphetamines, Amphetamines, Phentermine
Treat emotional and mental disorders Elevate mood, increase enegy and alertness, decrease appetite
II. Act on on Autono Autonomic mic Nerv Nervous ous Syst System: em: Adrenergics; Adrenergics; Albuterol Sulfate, Dobutamine
Stimulate the sympathetic nervous system (SNS), many varied uses
Sympatholytics(antagonis Sympatholytics(antagonists); ts); Atenolol, Carvedilol
Block SNS response; divided into alpha and beta blockers
Chol Cholin iner ergi gic; c; Done Donepe pezi zil, l, Beth Bethan anez ezho holl
Stim Stimul ulat ate e paras parasym ympa path thet etic ic nerv nervou ous s system (PSNS)
Anticholi Anticholinerg nergic; ic; Atropine, Atropine, Dicyclomi Dicyclomine ne
Block Block or or inhib inhibit it action action of Acetylcholine (ACH) in the PSNS, various functions
III. Act on Cardiovas Cardiovascula cularr and Renal Systems: Systems:
Inotropi Inotropic c (positive (positive); ); Digoxin, Digoxin, Milrinone Milrinone
Increase Increase forc force e of myoca myocardia rdiall contraction
Antidy Antidysr srhyt hythmi hmic; c; Ateno Atenolol lol,, Verapa Verapamil mil
Treat Treat cardi cardiac ac dysr dysrhyt hythmi hmia a
Antiangin Antianginal; al; Nitroglyc Nitroglycerin, erin, Amlodipin Amlodipine e
Minimize Minimize frequency frequency of angin angina a attacks, increase clients functional capacity, prevent or delay MI
Antihy Antihyper perten tensiv sive; e; Capto Captopri pril, l, Pra Prazos zosin in
Reduce Reduce high high bloo blood d press pressure ure
Diuretic; Ma Mannitol, Fu Furosemide
Increase ra rate of of ur urine fo formation, therefore removing sodium and water from the body
Electrolytes; Al Albumin Dextran
Regulation of bo body wa water
Anticoagulants; Warfarin
Prevent, promote, or lyse clots Reduce cholesterol
IV. Act on Endocr Endocrine ine System: System: Treatment of hormone deficiency Replace thyroid hormone, or treat excessive secretion of thyroid hormone Reduce high blood sugar Inhibit inflammatory response, control fluid and water retention Various functions affecting women’s health Development and maintenance of sex characteristics
V. Act on on Respir Respirato atory ry Syste System: m: Reduces effects of histamines Reduces congestion or swelling of
respiratory respiratory tract Reduces cough Reduces viscosity of respiratory secretions; facilitating their removal removal by coughing Relax bronchial smooth muscle; improving air flow Block inflammation in the lungs Decrease inflammation of airway Prevent bronchospasm bronchospasm
VI. Act to decrease Infection Infection or or Inflammation: Inflammation: Destroy or prevent development of microorganisms Destroys or prevents replication of viruses Treat infections caused by Mycobacterium Treat fungal infections Destroys or prevents development of the malaria parasite Destroys or prevents development of protozoa Destroys or prevents development of parasitic worm infections Inhibits growth and reproduction of microorganisms without necessarily killing them Kills microorganisms Reduce fevers, inflammation, and pain Treat rheumatic conditions of gout and arthritis
VII.Modify Immune System and/or Treat Cancer Decreases pr prevents an immune response Toxoids or vaccines that target a specific microorganism Used to treat cancer Enhance or restrict the body’s immune response to disease Target human genes to treat or prevent illness
VIII.Affect the Gastrointestinal Gastrointestinal System: Treats excessive production of gastric acids Treats diarrhea Promotes bowel evacuation by softening stool, increasing the bulk of feces, or lubricating the intestinal walls Treats nausea and vomiting Organic molecules needed in small amounts to carry on metabolism Inorganic compounds needed for many body structures and functions Nutritional support support to meet the body’s nutritional needs
IX. Miscellan Miscellaneous eous Effects: Effects: Promote hematopoesis and treat anemas
Treat reaction or disorders of the skin Treat disorders of the eye Treats disorders of the ear
