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A medication is a licenced drug taken to cure or reduce symptoms of an Illness or medical condition. Medications are generally divided into two groups -- '' Over The Counter '' (OTC) medications, which are available in Pharmaci es and supermarkets without special restrictions, and '' Prescription Only Medicine s'' (POM), which must be prescribed by a Physician . Most OTC medication is generally considered to be safe enough that most persons will not hurt themselves accidentally by taking it as instructed. Many countries, such as the UK have a third category of Pharmacy Medicine s which can only be sold in registered pharmacies, by or under the supervision of a Pharmacist . However, the precise distinction between OTC and prescription depends on the legal Jurisdiction . Medications are typically produced by pharmaceutical companies and are often Patented . Those that are not patented are called Generic Drug s. CLASSIFICATION Medication can be usually classified in various ways, e.g. by its chemical properties, mode of administration, or biological system affected. An elaborate and widely used classification system is the Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification System . TYPES OF MEDICATION For the Gastrointestinal Tract or Digestive System
For the Cardiovascular System
For the Central Nervous System Hypnotic , Anaesthetics , Antipsychotic , Antidepressant (including Tricyclic Antidepressants , Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor , Lithium Salt , Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor ), Anti-emetic , Anticonvulsant and Antiepileptic , Anxiolytic , Barbiturate , movement disorder drug, Stimulant (including Amphetamine s), Benzodiazepine , cyclopyrrolone, Dopamine Antagonist , Antihistamine , Cholinergic , Anticholinergic , Emetic , Cannabinoids , 5-HT antagonist For pain & consciousness ( Analgesic Drugs ) The main classes of painkillers are NSAIDs , Opioid s and various orphans such as Paracetamol , Tricyclic Antidepressant s and Anticonvulsant s. For Musculo - Skeletal disorders NSAID s (including COX-2 Selective Inhibitor s), Muscle Relaxant , neuromuscular drug Anticholinesterase For the Eye
For the ear, nose and Oropharynx Sympathomimetic , Antihistamine , Anticholinergic , NSAID s, Steroid , Antiseptic , Local Anesthetic , Antifungal , cerumenolytic For the Respiratory System Bronchodilator , NSAID s, anti-allergic, Antitussive , Mucolytic , Decongestant Corticosteroid , Beta-receptor Antagonist , Anticholinergic , Steroid For Endocrine problems Androgen , Antiandrogen , Gonadotropin , Corticosteroid , Growth Hormone , Insulin , Antidiabetic ( Sulfonylurea , Biguanide / Metformin , Thiazolidinedione , Insulin ), Thyroid Hormone s, antithyroid drugs, Calcitonin , Diphosponate , Vasopressin Analogue s For the Reproductive System or Urinary System Antifungal , alkalising agent, Quinolones , Antibiotic , Cholinergic , Anticholinergic , Anticholinesterase , Antispasmodic , 5-alpha reductase inhibitor, selective alpha-1 blocker, Sildenafil For Contraception Contraceptive , Oral Contraceptives , Spermicide , depot contraceptives For Obstetrics And Gynaecology NSAID s, Anticholinergic , haemostatic drug, antifibrinolytic, Hormone Replacement Therapy , bone regulator, beta-receptor agonist, Follicle Stimulating Hormone , Luteinising Hormone , LHRH Gamolenic Acid , gonadotropin release inhibitor, Progestogen , Dopamine Agonist , Oestrogen , Prostaglandin , Gonadorelin , Clomiphene , Tamoxifen , Diethylstilbestrol For the Skin Emollient , Anti-pruritic , Antifungal , Disinfectant , scabicide, pediculicide, tar products, Vitamin A Derivatives , Vitamin D Analogue , Keratolytic , Abrasive , Systemic Antibiotic , Topical Antibiotic , Hormone s, desloughing agent, exudate absorbent, Fibrinolytic , Proteolytic , Sunscreen , Antiperspirant , Corticosteroid For infections and infestations Antibiotic , Antifungal , antileprotic, antituberculous drug, antimalarial, Anthelmintic , amoebicide, Antiviral , antiprotozoal, Antiserum For Immunology Vaccine , Immunoglobulin , Immunosuppressant , Interferon , Monoclonal Antibody For Allergic disorders anti-allergic, Antihistamine , NSAID s For nutrition tonic, iron preparation, Electrolyte , parenteral nutritional supplement, Vitamin s, Anti-obesity Drug , anabolic drug, haematopoietic drug, food product drug For Neoplastic disorders Cytotoxic Drug , Sex Hormone s, Aromatase Inhibitor , somatostatin inhibitor, recombinant Interleukin s, G-CSF , Erythropoietin For diagnostics Contrast Media For euthanasia A euthanaticum is used for Euthanasia And Physician-assisted Suicide , see also Barbiturates . Other Zoopharmacognosy : Animal usage of drugs and non-foods. SEE ALSO EXTERNAL LINKS |
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