Types of medication

For the gastrointestinal tract or digestive system:

* Upper digestive tract: antacids, reflux suppressants, antiflatulents, antidopaminergics, proton pump inhibitors, H2-receptor antagonists, cytoprotectants, prostaglandin analogues;
* Lower digestive tract: laxatives, antispasmodics, antidiarrhoeals, bile acid sequestrants, opioids.

For the cardiovascular system:

* General: beta-receptor blocker, calcium channel blockers, diuretics, cardiac glycosides, antiarrhythmics, nitrate, antianginals, vasoconstrictor, vasodilator, peripheral activator;
* Affecting Blood pressure: ACE inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers, alpha blocker;
* Coagulation: anticoagulant, heparin, antiplatelet drug, fibrinolytic, anti-hemophilic factor, haemostatic drugs;
* Atherosclerosis/cholesterol agents: hypolipidaemic agents, statins.

For pain & consciousness (Further information: Analgesic)

The main classes of painkillers are NSAIDs, opioids and various orphans such as paracetamol, tricyclic antidepressants and anticonvulsants.

For musculo-skeletal disorders:

NSAIDs (including COX-2 selective inhibitors), muscle relaxant, neuromuscular drug
anticholinesteraseж

For the eye:

* General: adrenergic neurone blocker, astringent, ocular lubricant;
* Diagnostic: topical anesthetics, sympathomimetics, parasympatholytics, mydriatics, cycloplegics;
* Anti-bacterial: antibiotics, topical antibiotics, sulfa drugs, aminoglycosides, fluoroquinolones;
* Anti-viral;
* Anti-fungal: imidazoles, polyenes;
* Anti-inflammatory: NSAIDs, corticosteroids;
* Anti-allergy: mast cell inhibitors;
* Anti-glaucoma: adrenergic agonists, beta-blockers, carbonic anhydrase inhibitors/hyperosmotics, cholinergics, miotics, parasympathomimetics, prostaglandin agonists/prostaglandin inhibitors. nitroglycerin.

For the ear, nose and oropharynx:

* Sympathomimetic, antihistamine, anticholinergic, NSAIDs, steroid, antiseptic, local anesthetic, antifungal, cerumenolyti.

For the respiratory system:

* Bronchodilator, NSAIDs, anti-allergic, antitussive, mucolytic, decongestant
corticosteroid, beta-receptor antagonist, anticholinergic, steroid.

For endocrine problems:

* Androgen, antiandrogen, gonadotropin, corticosteroid, growth hormone, insulin, antidiabetic (sulfonylurea, biguanide/metformin, thiazolidinedione, insulin), thyroid hormones, antithyroid drugs, calcitonin, diphosponate, vasopressin analogues.

For the reproductive system or urinary system:

* Antifungal, alkalising agent, quinolones, antibiotic, cholinergic, anticholinergic, anticholinesterase, antispasmodic, 5-alpha reductase inhibitor, selective alpha-1 blocker, sildenafil, fertility medication.

For contraception:

* Hormonal contraception;
* Ormeloxifene;
* Spermicide.

For obstetrics and gynecology:

* NSAIDs, anticholinergic, haemostatic drug, antifibrinolytic, Hormone Replacement Therapy, bone regulator, beta-receptor agonist, follicle stimulating hormone, luteinising hormone, LHRH gamolenic acid, gonadotropin release inhibitor, progestogen, dopamine agonist, oestrogen, prostaglandin, gonadorelin, clomiphene, tamoxifen, Diethylstilbestrol.

For the skin:

* emollient, anti-pruritic, antifungal, disinfectant, scabicide, pediculicide, tar products, vitamin A derivatives, vitamin D analogue, keratolytic, abrasive, systemic antibiotic, topical antibiotic, hormones, desloughing agent, exudate absorbent, fibrinolytic, proteolytic, sunscreen, antiperspirant, corticosteroid.

For infections and infestations:

* antibiotic, antifungal, antileprotic, antituberculous drug, antimalarial, anthelmintic, amoebicide, antiviral, antiprotozoal.

For immunology:

* Vaccine, immunoglobulin, immunosuppressant, interferon, monoclonal antibody.

For allergic disorders:

* anti-allergic, antihistamine, NSAIDs.

For nutrition:

* Tonic, iron preparation, electrolyte, parenteral nutritional supplement, vitamins, anti-obesity drug, anabolic drug, haematopoietic drug, food product drug.

For neoplastic disorders:

* Cytotoxic drug, sex hormones, aromatase inhibitor, somatostatin inhibitor, recombinant interleukins, G-CSF, erythropoietin.

For diagnostics:

* Contrast media.

For euthanasia:

* A euthanaticum is used for euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide, see also barbiturates.

* Euthanasia is not permitted by law in many countries, and consequently medicines will not be licenesed for this use in those countries.