Drug class
Ace inhibitors
Treat high blood pressure (hypertension), heart failure, and coronary artery disease.
Also known as blood thinners, they prevent blood clots. They are used for people with atrial fibrillation, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), or a history of heart valve replacement.
Anticoagulants
Antiviral
Treat viral infections like influenza, HIV, and herpes.
Treat anxiety disorders, seizures, insomnia, and symptoms of alcohol withdrawal.
Benzodiazepines
fl
fluid ounce
Beta-blockers
Prescribed for hypertension, heart failure, angina (chest pain), and irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias).
Relieve severe or persistent pain, such as after surgery, from severe injury, or with advanced cancer.
Opioid analgesics
Vaccines
Prepare the body's immune system to fight off specific diseases, such as measles, mumps, polio, and shingles.
Used to prevent or control seizures in people with epilepsy. They can also treat nerve pain and mood disorders like bipolar disorder.
Anticonvulsants
ung
ointment
Statins
Lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
NSAIDs
Antihistamines
Relieve symptoms of allergies (like hay fever and hives) by blocking histamine. Some are also used for motion sickness or insomnia.
Block the production of stomach acid to treat acid reflux (GERD), stomach ulcers, and conditions like Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)
pr
rectally
Calcium channel blockers
Treat hypertension, angina, and certain arrhythmias.
Decrease inflammation in a wide range of conditions, including asthma, allergic reactions, and autoimmune disorders like rheumatoid arthritis.
Corticosteroids
Antidepressants(SSRIs)
Treat depression and anxiety disorders, including obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Strengthen fragile bones by slowing down bone turnover. They are used to treat and prevent osteoporosis and Paget's disease
Bisphosphonates
sol
solution
Diuretics
Help the body excrete excess sodium and water. They are used for hypertension, heart failure, and fluid buildup caused by kidney or liver disease.
Treat bacterial infections. Specific types are prescribed for conditions like pneumonia, strep throat, and skin or urinary tract infections.
Antibiotics
Antipsychotics
Manage psychosis, such as in schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and severe agitation.
Modify the immune system's response. They are used for autoimmune diseases, certain cancers, and to prevent organ transplant rejection.
Immunomodulators
troch
lozenge