Drug Classification Edison O. Dangkeo

edisondangkeo,RN

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DRUG albuterol sulfate

CLASSIFICATION Sympathomimetic drug Beta2-selective adrenergic agonist Bronchodilator Antiasthmatic

allopurinol

Antigout drug

aminophylline

Bronchodilator

amlodipine

Calcium channel-blocker Antianginal drug Antihypertensive

ampicillin

Antibiotic Penicillin

aspirin

Antipyretic Analgesic (nonopioid) Anti-inflammatory Antirheumatic Antiplatelet Salicylate NSAID

atorvastatin calcium

Antihyperlipidemic

atropine sulfate

Anticholinergic Antimuscarinic Parasympatholytic Antiparkinsonian

azithromycin

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Macrolide antibiotic

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CLASSIFICATION] (Bacteriostatic or bactericidal)

captopril

Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor Antihypertensive

carvedilol

Alpha- and beta-adrenergic blocker Antihypertensive

celecoxib

NSAID Analgesic (nonopioid)

cephalexin

Antibiotic Cephalosporin (first generation)(Bactericidal)

cetirizine hydrochloride

Antihistamine

chlorpheniramine maleate

Antihistamine

cimetidine

Histamine2 (H2) antagonist

ciprofloxacin

Antibacterial (Bactericidal)

clarithromycin

Macrolide antibiotic

clindamycin

Lincosamide antibiotic

clonidine hydrochloride

Antihypertensive Sympatholytic (centrally acting) Central analgesic

clopidogrel

Adenosine diphosphate (ADP) receptor antagonist Antiplatelet

dexamethasone

Corticosteroid Glucocorticoid Hormone

diazepam

Benzodiazepine Anxiolytic Antiepileptic Skeletal muscle relaxant

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edisondangkeo,RN

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diclofenac

CLASSIFICATION] Anti-inflammatory NSAID

digoxin

Cardiac glycoside Cardiotonic

diphenhydramine hydrochloride

Antihistamine Anti-motion sickness agent Sedative-hypnotic Antiparkinsonian Cough suppressant

enoxaparin

Low-molecular-weight heparin Antithrombotic

epinephrine (adrenaline)

Sympathomimetic Alpha-adrenergic agonist Beta1 and beta2-adrenergic agonist Cardiac stimulant Vasopressor Bronchodilator Antasthmatic drug Nasal decongestant Mydriatic

erythromycin

Macrolide antibiotic (Bacteriostatic or bactericidal)

esomeprazole

Antisecretory agent Proton pump inhibitor

famotidine

Histamine 2 (H2) receptor antagonist

fenofibrate

Antihyperlipidemic drug

folic acid

Folic acid Vitamin supplement

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furosemide

Loop diuretic

gentamicin sulfate

Aminoglycoside

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guaifenesin

Expectorant

heparin

Anticoagulant

hydrocortisone

Corticosteroid, short acting Glucocorticoid Adrenal cortical steroid Hormonal agent

hydroxyzine

Anxiolytic Antihistamine Antiemetic

ibuprofen

NSAID Analgesic (nonopioid)

insulin

Antidiabetic Hormone

irbesartan

Angiotensin II receptor antagonist (ARB) Antihypertensive

isosorbide nitrates

Antianginal Nitrate Vasodilator

levofloxacin

Antibiotic Fluoroquinolone (Bactericidal)

losartan potassium

Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) Antihypertensive

meperidine hydrochloride

Opioid agonist analgesic

metformin hydrochloride

Antidiabetic

metoclopramide

GI stimulant Antiemetic

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CLASSIFICATION] Dopaminergic-blocking agent

metoprolol

Beta1-selective adrenergic blocker Antihypertensive

metronidazole

Antibiotic Antibacterial Amebicide Antiprotozoal

midazolam hydrochloride

Benzodiazepine (short-acting) CNS depressant

morphine sulfate

Opioid agonist analgesic

nifedipine

Calcium channel-blocker Antianginal Antihypertensive

nitroglycerin

Antianginal Nitrate

olmesartan

Angiotensin II receptor antagonist Antihypertensive

omeprazole

Antisecretory agent Proton pump inhibitor

phenobarbital

Barbiturate (long acting) Sedative Hypnotic Antiepileptic

phenytoin

Antiepileptic Hydantoin

prednisone

Corticosteroid Glucocorticoid Hormone

promethazine hydrochloride

Phenothiazine Dopaminergic blocking agent

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edisondangkeo,RN

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CLASSIFICATION] Antihistamine Antiemetic Anti-motion sickness drug Sedative or hypnotic

propranolol hydrochloride

Beta-adrenergic blocker (nonselective) Antianginal Antiarrhythmic Antihypertensive

ranitidine hydrochloride

Histamine2 (H2) antagonist

simvastatin

Antihyperlipidemic

spironolactone

Potassium-sparing diuretic Aldosterone antagonist

theophylline

Bronchodilator

tramadol hydrochloride

Analgesic (centrally acting)

verapamil hydrochloride

Calcium channel-blocker Antianginal Antiarrhythmic Antihypertensive

warfarin sodium

Oral anticoagulant Coumarin derivative

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