CLASSIFICATION PART 3

These drugs are used to alleviate the
symptoms of inflammation and to
diminish its occurrence by inhibiting the
prostaglandin synthesis. (COX inhibition)

1. Ibuprofen
2. Mefenamic Acid (Ponstan)
3. Naproxen (Skelan, Flanax)

is any member of the group of drugs used to
achieve analgesia — relief from pain.

NSAIDs, Acetaminophen

Morphine, Codeine, Fentanyl

These are anti-inflammatory drugs that are used to treat arthritis and rheumatoid disorder
Chronic progressive inflammatory disorder of joints of unknown etiology.

Inflammation leads to

Examples:
1. NSAIDs
2. Methotrexate

A drug that reduces tissue deposits of
uric acid in general gout or suppress the
intense inflammatory reaction of acute
gout

Allopurinol, Cochicine, Indomethacin,
Corticosteroids (prednisone)

A metabolic disease marked by a painful
inflammation of the joints, deposits of
urates in and around the joints, and
usually an excessive amount of uric acid
in the blood .

are medications
given to cause a woman's uterus to contract, or to increase the
frequency and intensity of the contractions.

▪ Oxytocin
▪ Misoprostol (Cytotec)

are drug used to suppress
premature labor.

▪ Terbutaline
▪ Isoxuphrine (Duvadilan)

A drug that neutralizes excess gastric
acid. Used to treat hyperacidity

Aluminum Hydroxide + Magnesium
Hydroxide + Simethicone (Kremil-S)

A drug that inhibits histamine-mediated
gastric acid secretion used to treat
peptic ulcer and duodenal ulcers

Cimetidine

These are drugs that inhibit motility
of visceral smooth muscles .

Scopolamine/Hyoscine (Buscopan)

Drugs that suppresses motility or
peristalsis

Drugs that eases defecation

Drugs used to treat nausea and
vomiting are called

can
decrease the severity of nausea,
although most require a medical
evaluation and prescription.

Medicines available over-the-counter
are mainly recommended for use in

Meclizine (Bonamine)
Metoclopramide (Plasil)

1) Inotropic agent
2) Anti-angina
3) Anti- arrhythmic
4) Anti-lipidemic

persistent elevation of arterial
blood pressure.

Elevation of
Cholesterol, Phospholipids and
triglycerides.