Medicine Ratings Reports

Ratings Reports by Drug Class

Therapeutic Class of Drug	Purpose of Drug:
ACE INHIBITORS	block production of angiotensin II which is responsible for raising blood pressure.
ACNE PRODUCTS	treats inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles of the skin
ADRENAL CORTICOSTEROIDS	synthetic steroid hormone
ALPHA AGONISTS/ALPHA BLOCKERS
ALZHEIMER-TYPE DEMENTIA	treats degenerative disease of brain and dementia
ANALGESICS, GENERAL	reduces or eliminates pain
ANALGESICS-NARCOTIC	reduces or eliminates pain
ANALGESICS-NON-NARCOTIC	reduces or eliminates pain
ANDROGENS/ANABOLIC STEROIDS	synthetic version of male sex hormone testosterone/promotes storage of protein and growth of tissue
ANESTHESIA, ADJUNCTS TO/ANALEPTICS
ANESTHETICS, GENERAL	produces loss of sensation and loss of consciousness
ANESTHETICS, LOCAL	produces loss of sensation in a specific region of the body
ANESTHETICS, TOPICAL	produces superficial loss of sensation in skin, produced by direct application of solution or ointment
ANOREXIANTS/CNS STIMULANTS	suppresses appetite
ANTERIOR PITUITARY/HYPOTHALMIC FUNCTION
ANTIANGINALS	treats constricting pain of angina; usually in chest area
ANTIANXIETY	prevents or reduces symptoms of anxiety
ANTIARRHYTHMICS	treats abnormal heart rhythm
ANTIARTHRITICS	relieves or treats pain and inflammation in the joints
ANTIASTHMATICS/BRONCODILATORS	relieves symptoms of breathing difficulties due to bronchial constriction of airways in the lungs
ANTIBACTERIALS, MISCELLANEOUS	kills or prevents growth of bacteria
ANTICOAGULANTS/THROMBOLYTICS	delays or prevents clotting of blood
ANTICONVULSANTS	prevents or relieves seizures or convulsions; often for epilepsy
ANTIDEPRESSANTS	used to prevent or relieve mental depression.
ANTIDIARRHEALS	treats symptoms of diarrhea
ANTIDIURETICS	reduces output of urine by increasing reabsorption of water by kidney
ANTIDOTES, SPECIFIC	counteracts the effect of a toxin or poison
ANTIEMETICS	prevents or stops vomiting or nausea
ANTIFUNGALS	destroys or inhibits growth of fungi
ANTIGOUT	treats gout, an inherited disorder of uric-acid metabolism and severe arthritic attacks
ANTIHISTAMINES	counteracts physiological effects of histamine, which body releases as part of allergic reaction.
ANTIHYPERTENSIVES	reduces high blood pressure
ANTIMALARIALS	treats or prevents the disease malaria
ANTIMETABOLITES	competes with or replaces an essential metabolite in physiological reactions
ANTIMUSCARINICS	treats overactive bladder
ANTINEOPLASTICS	prevents development and spread of neoplastic (or abnormal) cell tissues
ANTIPROTOZOALS	destroys infections of protozoals
ANTIPSYCHOTICS/ANTIMANICS	treats psychosis, such as schizophrenia, paranoia, or manic depressive psychosis
ANTISEPTICS,URINARY TRACT	prevents infection in urinary tract
ANTISPASMODICS/ANTICHOLINERGICS	prevents or relieves muscle spasms or convulsions
ANTITUSSIVES/EXPECTORANTS/MUCOLYTICS	relieves or suppresses coughing
ANTIVIRALS	destroys or inhibits growth and reproduction of viruses
BETA BLOCKERS	blocks effects of beta-adrenergic receptors; used in treatment of cardiovascular diseases
BLOOD GLUCOSE REGULATORS	regulates blood sugar levels
CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKERS	inhibits movement of calcium ions across cell membrane; used for cardiovascular disorders
CALCIUM METABOLISM
CARDIAC GLYCOSIDES	forces contraction of heart muscle and regulates pumping action
CELL STIMULANTS	stimulates hair growth
CENTRAL PAIN SYNDROMES
CEPHALOSPORINS	class of antibiotics
CNS, MISCELLANEOUS	drugs for the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord)
COLD REMEDIES	treats common cold
CONTRACEPTIVES	prevents pregnancy
CORONARY VASODILATORS	dilates coronary blood vessel
CORTICOSTEROIDS-INHALATION/NASAL	synthetic equivalent of steroid hormones produced by the adrenal cortex
DEFICIENCY ANEMIAS	deficiency in oxygen-carrying component of the blood
DENTAL PREPARATIONS	used for treatment of teeth
DERMATITIS/ANTIPURETICS	treats inflammation/itching of the skin
DERMATOLOGICS	treatment for skin conditions
DIAGNOSTICS, RADIOPAQUE & NONRADIOACTIV	non-radioactive compound used in diagnosis
DISORDERS, ACID/PEPTIC	assists in digestion and/or neutralizes acid in digestive juices of stomach
DIURETICS	increases discharge of urine
DNA DAMAGING DRUGS	damages DNA, which carries genetic information
DRUGS USED IN DISORDERS OF GROWTH HORMO	treats growth disorders
ESTROGENS/PROGESTINS	female sex hormones often used as replacement therapy after menopause
EXTRAPYRAMIDAL MOVEMENT DISORDERS	treats movement disorders from such diseases as Parkinson's or chorea
GASTROINTESTINAL, MISCELLANEOUS	treats stomach and intestinal disorders
GLAUCOMA	treats eye disease, damaged optic disk
HEMOSTATICS	stops bleeding
HORMONAL/BIOLOGICAL RESPONSE MODIFIERS
HORMONES/HORMONAL MECHANISMS	chemicals produced by one tissue and carried in bloodstream to another part of body
HYPERLIPIDEMIA	lowers cholesterol; treats an excess of fats of fat or lipids in the blood
HYPOTENSION/SHOCK	treats massive loss of blood pressure
IMMUNOMODULATORS
INFERTILITY	treats the inability to achieve conception
KERATOLYTICS	promotes shedding of the skin
LAXATIVES	treats constipation by facilitating evacuation of bowels
MIGRAINE HEADACHES/OTHER HEADACHES	treats migraine headaches
MYASTHENIA GRAVIS	treats disease characterized by progressive fatigue and generalized weakness of skeletal muscles
NASAL DECONGESTANTS	decongests the nose by shrinking swollen membranes
NOREPINEPHRINE REUPTAKE INHIBITORS	increases levels of norepinephrine, a natural substance in brain needed to control behavior
NSAID	Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug; used for pain, fever, headaches
NUTRITION, ENTERAL/PARENTERAL	nutrients taken into the body other than through digestive tract; e.g. intravenous injection
OCULAR ANTI-INFECTIVE/ANTI-INFLAMMATORY	treats infection of the eye
OPHTHALMICS, MISCELLANEOUS	treats the eye
OPHTHALMICS-DECONGESTANTS/ANTIALLERGY A	treats the eye
OPIOID ANTAGONISTS	treat opioid dependence
OTICS, TOPICAL	treatment used in the ear
PHARMACEUTICAL AIDS
PREGNANCY TERMINATION	termination of pregnancy with hormones
QUINOLONES/DERIVATIVES	antibacterials that block bacterial DNA synthesis
RELAXANTS/STIMULANTS, URINARY TRACT	relieves urinary tract tension
RELAXANTS/STIMULANTS,UTERINE
RELIEF OF PAIN	relieves pain
REPL/REGS OF ELECTROLYTES/WATER BALANCE	replenishes or regulates electrolytes found in daily food
SCABICIDES/PEDICULICIDES	kills mites or lice
SEDATIVES/HYPNOTICS	relieves anxiety/tranquilizing effect; or agent that causes sleep
SEROTONIN AGONIST
SKELETAL MUSCLE HYPERACTIVITY	treats over activity or excess of muscle movement
SULFONAMIDES/RELATED COMPOUNDS	antibacterial that is a sulfur compound
SURGICAL AIDS	used in surgery
TETRACYCLINES	antibiotic
THYROID/ANTITHYROID	mimics action of thyroid gland
TOPICAL STEROIDS	treats skin problems
UNCLASSIFIED
VASCULAR DISORDERS, CEREBRAL/PERIPHERAL	treats blood vessel disorders
VERTIGO/MOTION SICKNESS/VOMITING	prevents motion sickness

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