Pharmacology: Drug Classifications and Uses
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Call the pharmacological group of Heparin

  • Antiepileptic drugs
  • Diuretics
  • Antianemic drugs
  • Anticoagulants (correct)
  • Antihypertensive drugs
  • Antiplatelets
  • Lipid-lowering drugs
  • Antianginal drugs

Tramadol belongs to which pharmacological group?

  • Narcotic analgesics (correct)
  • NSAIDS
  • Hypnotics
  • Antipsychotics
  • Antiepileptics
  • Antidepressants
  • Tranquilizers
  • Antihypertensives

Midazolam's mechanism involves enhancing which neurotransmitter?

  • Glutamate
  • Norepinephrine
  • Serotonin
  • Dopamine
  • Acetylcholine
  • Histamine
  • Endorphins
  • GABA (correct)

Bito clopramide (likely Metoclopramide) is a:

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Lettrosale (Letrozole) is classified as:

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Pmobarbital (Phenobarbital) is a:

<p>Hypnotic (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Nitroglycerin is primarily used for:

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Ondansetron is used to treat:

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Lamotrigine is an:

<p>Antiepileptic (E)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Moxonidine is classified as:

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Ferrous sulphate belongs to which pharmacological group?

<p>Antianemic drugs (G)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Bisacodyl is classified as:

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Fenofibrate is a:

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Fludrocortisone is a:

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Caffeine belongs to:

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Medazepam is a:

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Goserelin is a:

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Bicalutamide is an:

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Fenindione is classified as:

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Isosorbide dinitrate is used for:

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Phenytoin is an:

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Resperidone (Risperidone) is an:

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Heparin belongs to which pharmacological group?

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Tramadol is classified as a:

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Midazolam works by enhancing:

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Metoclopramide is a:

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Letrozole is an:

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Phenobarbital is a:

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Ondansetron treats:

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Moxonidine is a:

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Ferrous sulphate is a(n):

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Bisacodyl is used for:

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Caffeine is a:

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Fludrocortisone belongs to which pharmacological group?

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Caffeine is classified as a:

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Famotidine reduces:

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Flashcards

Heparin

Heparin is classified as an anticoagulant, which helps prevent blood clotting.

Tramadol

Tramadol is a narcotic analgesic used to treat moderate to severe pain.

Midazolam

Midazolam enhances the action of GABA, a neurotransmitter that inhibits brain activity.

Metoclopramide

Metoclopramide acts as a dopamine receptor antagonist, often used to relieve nausea.

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Letrozole

Letrozole is an aromatase inhibitor used to treat certain types of breast cancer.

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Phenobarbital

Phenobarbital is a hypnotic medication used to treat seizures and anxiety.

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Nitroglycerin

Nitroglycerin is used primarily as an antianginal medication to relieve chest pain.

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Ondansetron

Ondansetron is a medication that prevents nausea and vomiting, especially from chemotherapy.

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Lamotrigine

Lamotrigine is an antiepileptic medication used to control seizures and mood stabilization.

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Moxonidine

Moxonidine is a hypotensive drug used to treat high blood pressure.

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Ferrous sulphate

Ferrous sulphate is an antianemic drug used to treat iron deficiency anemia.

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Bisacodyl

Bisacodyl is a laxative used to treat constipation.

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Fenofibrate

Fenofibrate is a lipid-lowering medication used to help regulate cholesterol levels.

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Fludrocortisone

Fludrocortisone is a mineralocorticoid used in treating adrenal insufficiency.

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Caffeine

Caffeine is a psychostimulant that temporarily boosts alertness and reduces fatigue.

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Medazepam

Medazepam is a tranquilizer used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.

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Goserelin

Goserelin is a hypophyseal hormone analogue used in hormone therapy for cancer.

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Bicalutamide

Bicalutamide is an antiandrogenic drug used in prostate cancer treatment.

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Fenindione

Fenindione is classified as an anticoagulant used to prevent blood clots.

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Isosorbide dinitrate

Isosorbide dinitrate is an antianginal agent used to relieve chest pain associated with angina.

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Famotidine

Famotidine is a drug that reduces gastric acidity used in treating ulcers and reflux.

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Phenytoin

Phenytoin is an antiepileptic drug used to control seizures.

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Risperidone

Risperidone is an antipsychotic used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

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Dipyridamole

Dipyridamole is an antiplatelet drug used to prevent blood clots.

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Ibuprofen

Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to reduce pain and inflammation.

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Losartan

Losartan is an antihypertensive medication used to lower blood pressure.

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Chlordiazepoxide

Chlordiazepoxide is a tranquilizer used to treat anxiety and alcohol withdrawal.

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Calcium carbonate

Calcium carbonate is used in treating osteoporosis and as an antacid.

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Study Notes

Heparin

  • Pharmacological group: Anticoagulants

Tramadol

  • Pharmacological group: Narcotic analgesics

Midazolam

  • Mechanism: Enhances GABA neurotransmitter

Bito clopramide (likely Metoclopramide)

  • Classification: Dopamine receptor antagonist

Letrozole

  • Classification: Aromatase inhibitor

Phenobarbital

  • Classification: Hypnotic

Nitroglycerin

  • Primary use: Antianginal

Ondansetron

  • Use: To treat vomiting

Lamotrigine

  • Classification: Antiepileptic

Moxonidine

  • Classification: Hypotensive

Ferrous Sulphate

  • Pharmacological group: Antianemic drugs

Bisacodyl

  • Classification: Drugs for constipation

Fenofibrate

  • Classification: Lipid-lowering drug

Fludrocortisone

  • Classification: Mineralocorticoid

Caffeine

  • Classification: Psychostimulant

Medazepam

  • Classification: Tranquilizer

Goserelin

  • Classification: Hypophyseal hormone analogue

Bicalutamide

  • Classification: Antiandrogenic drug

Fenindione

  • Classification: Anticoagulant

Isosorbide dinitrate

  • Use: Antianginal

Famotidine

  • Use: To lower gastric acidity

Phenytoin

  • Classification: Antiepileptic drug

Risperidone

  • Classification: Antipsychotic

Dipyridamole

  • Classification: Antiplatelet

Ibuprofen

  • Classification: NSAID

Losartan

  • Classification: Hypotensive drug

Chlordiazepoxide

  • Classification: Tranquilizer

Calcium carbonate

  • Use: Osteoporosis treatment

Pilocarpine

  • Action: On M-cholinoreceptors

Folic acid

  • Classification: Antianemic drug

Omeprazole

  • Action: Reduces gastric acidity

Verapamil

  • Classification: Antiarrhythmic drug

Bromocriptine

  • Use: To treat hyperprolactinemia

Ergometrine

  • Classification: Myometrium stimulant

Salbutamol

  • Use: To treat bronchospasm

Torasemide

  • Classification: Diuretic

Zolpidem

  • Classification: Tranquilizer

Ezetimibe

  • Classification: Lipid-lowering drug

Morphine

  • Classification: Narcotic analgesic

Flunitrazepam

  • Classification: Tranquilizer

Sulpiride

  • Classification: Antipsychotic

Thiamazole

  • Classification: Antithyroid drug

Acetylsalicylic acid

  • Classification: Antiplatelet

Meloxicam

  • Classification: NSAID

Warfarin

  • Classification: Anticoagulant

Ivabradine

  • Classification: Antianginal drug

Clopidogrel

  • Classification: Antiplatelet

Bisoprolol

  • Classification: Hypotensive drug

Zopiclone

  • Classification: Tranquilizer

Heparin (no. 1)

  • Classification: Anticoagulant

Levodopa

  • Use: For Parkinson's disease

Haloperidol

  • Classification: Antipsychotic

Acenocoumarol

  • Classification: Anticoagulant

Trifluoperazine

  • Classification: Antipsychotic

Pramipexole

  • Classification: Antiparkinsonian drug

Indapamide

  • Classification: Diuretic

Rosuvastatin

  • Classification: Lipid-lowering drug

Diclofenac

  • Classification: NSAID

Lidocaine

  • Classification: Local anesthetic

Isosorbide mononitrate

  • Classification: Antianginal drug

Bildagliptin

  • Classification: Hypoglycemic drug

Chlorpromazine

  • Classification: Antipsychotic

Mifepristone

  • Classification: Antiprogestagen

Nitrazepam

  • Classification: Tranquilizer

Levothyroxine

  • Classification: Thyroid hormone analogue

Acetazolamide

  • Classification: Diuretic

Atorvastatin

  • Classification: Lipid-lowering drug

Anastrazole

  • Classification: Aromatase inhibitor

Gabapentin

  • Classification: Antiepileptic drug

Digoxin

  • Classification: Cardiac glycoside

Methyldopa

  • Classification: Hypotensive drug

Beclomethasone

  • Use: For bronchospasm

Ticagrelor

  • Classification: Antiplatelet

Ferrous hydroxide polymaltose

  • Classification: Antianemic drug

Acarbose

  • Classification: Hypoglycemic drug

Rivaroxaban

  • Classification: Anticoagulant

Furosemide

  • Classification: Diuretic

Enalapril

  • Classification: Hypotensive drug

Prednisone

  • Classification: Glucocorticoid

Clozapine

  • Classification: Antipsychotic

Fenofibrate

  • Classification: Lipid-lowering drug

Flutamide

  • Classification: Antiandrogenic drug

Trihexyphenidyl

  • Classification: Antiparkinsonian drug

Ethosuximide

  • Classification: Antiepileptic drug

Butorphanol

  • Classification: Narcotic analgesic

Macrogol

  • Use: For constipation

Bromhexine

  • Use: For cough treatment

Gliclazide

  • Classification: Hypoglycemic drug

Fentanyl

  • Classification: Narcotic analgesic

Dabigatran

  • Classification: Anticoagulant

Apixaban

  • Classification: Anticoagulant

Nalbuphine

  • Classification: Narcotic analgesic

Ipratropium bromide

  • Use: For bronchospasm

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Overview of various drug classifications and their primary uses. Includes anticoagulants like Heparin, analgesics such as Tramadol, and antiemetics like Ondansetron. Covers a range of medications from antiepileptics to lipid-lowering drugs.

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