CLASSIFICATION PART 2

are used to
treat migraine headaches.

they occur with
symptoms such as nausea, vomiting,
or sensitivity to light.

can
be taken as soon as the
pain begins and include
agents in the drug classes

1. Ergots
2. Triptans (Sumatriptan)
3. NSAID's.

Pain is usually behind the forehead and cheekbones

Pain is in and around one eye

Pain is like a band squeezing the head

Pain is like a band squeezing the head

Pain, nausea and visual changes are typical of classic form

is a type
of drug which is intended to
treat and relieve the symptoms
of Parkinson's disease.

The primary symptoms are
muscular rigidity, slowness of
movement, a resting tremor,
and postural instability

Levodopa + Carbidopa
(Sinimet)

are drugs that
reduce elevated body
temperature (fever) to normal
levels.

1. Ibuprofen (Medicol, Advil)
2. Aspirin
3. Paracetamol (Biogesic, Tempra)

are a class of
psychoactive drugs whose
primary function is to induce
calmness.

are a class of
psychoactive drugs whose
primary function is to induce
sleep and to be used in the
treatment
of insomnia (sleeplessness)

1. Diazepam (Valium)
2. Zolpidem
3. Zaleplon

Anxiolytic is also known as

is a drug used for the treatment
of anxiety, and its related
psychological and physical
symptoms.

have been shown to
be useful in the treatment
of anxiety disorders.

Benzodiazepenes

This is a centrally acting drug that
induces mood elevation, useful in
treating mental depression.

1. Fluoxetine (Prozac)
2. Imipramine (Tofranil)

ANTIPSYCHOTICS is also known as

These medications are used to
treat the symptoms of mental
disorders such as:
1. schizophrenia
2. Depression
3. bipolar disorder (sometimes
called manic-depressive illness)
4. anxiety disorders, and
5. attention deficit-hyperactivity
disorder (ADHD).

1. Chlorpromazine
2. Haloperidol
3. Lithium Carbonate
(Quilonium)

drugs are used to
suppress dizziness

is a type of dizziness where
there is illusion of rotatory
movements.

A drug that suppresses motion-
induced nausea, vomiting, and
vertigo

Meclizine (Bonamine)