1. Ivana Tkalčić Mentor: A. Žmegač Horvat
CLASSES OF DRUGS
Ivana Tkalčić
Mentor: A. Žmegač Horvat

2. Analgesics Mild (headache, myalgia, toothache) Narcotic (opioid)
-induce stupor
-used only to relieve severe pain
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

4. Anesthetics
Reduce or eliminate sensation
General or local anesthetics

5. Antibiotics and antivirals
Antibiotics - produced by microorganisms
- inhibit or kill bacteria, fungi or parasites
- caution about the use of antibiotics
Antivirals - used against viruses (EBV, CMV,HIV)

6. Anticoagulants and antiplatelet drugs
Prevent blood clotting
Thrombosis and embolism
Transfusion
Heparin
Antiplatelet drugs reduce tendency of platelets to stick together

7. Anticonvulsants
Prevent or reduce the frequency of convulsions in various types of epilepsy

8. Antidepressants Treat symptoms of depression
Tricyclics (TCAs) and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)
Lithium

9. Antidiabetics Treat diabetes mellitus
Type 1 – daily injections of insulin
Type 2 – oral antidiabetic drugs (sulfonylureas, biguanides, alpha-glucosidase inhibitors, thiazolidinediones and meglitinides)

10. Antihistamines Block the action of histamine
Cannot cure alergic reactions but relieve symptoms
Many side effects

11. Cardiovascular drugs Act on the heart or blood vessels
Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors
Angiotensin ll receptor antagonists
Antiarrhythmics
Beta-blockers
Calcium antagonists or calcium channel blockers

12. Cholesterol-lowering drugs (cholestyramine and statins)
Diuretics

13. Endocrine drugs Act in the same manner as naturally occuring hormones
Androgens
Antiandrogens
Estrogens
Antiestrogens
Aromatase inhibitors
Selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERM)
Progestins

14. Thyroid hormone
Glucocorticoids

15. Gastrointestinal drugs
Used to relieve uncomfortable and potentially dangerous symptoms
Antacids
Antiulcer drugs
Antidiarrheal drugs
Cathartics – laxatives and purgatives
Antinauseants

17. Respiratory drugs
Treat asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis and bronchospasm
Bronchodilators
Steroid drugs
Leukotriene modifiers

18. Sedatives, hypnotics and tranquilizers
Depress central nervous system, promote drowsiness and sleep
Insomnia and other sleep disorders
Tranquilizers – for controlling anxiety

19. Stimulants
Act on the brain to speed up vital processes in case of shock and collapse
Amphetamines
Caffeine

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