Drugs are classified in different groups. First is based on physical appearance, second is based on site of administration and third is based on therapeutic effects. These classifications make it easy for healthcare provider to decide which medicine is best for the patient.
Therapeutic Classification of Drugs (A-H)
- ACE Inhibitors
- Acidifiers
- Acne Treatment Preparations
- Anaesthetic
- Analeptics
- Analgesics (Non-Opioid)
- Analgesics (Opioid)
- Angiotensin II Antagonists
- Anorectal Preparations
- Antacids / Anti-ulcerants
- Anthelmintics
- Anti-coagulants
- Anti-hepatitis Agents
- Anti-infectives
- Anti-inflammatory Agents
- Anti-malarials
- Anti-obesity Agents
- Anti-rheumatics
- Anti-spasmodic
- Anti-tuberculosis
- Anti-vertigo
- Antiallergics
- Antianemics
- Antianginals
- Antiasthmatics
- Antibacterials
- Antibiotics
- Anticholinergics
- Anticonvulsants
- Antidepressants
- Antidiabetic Agents
- Antidiarrheals
- Antidiuretics
- Antiemetic
- Antifungals
- Antihemorrhoidal
- Antihistamines
- Antihypertensives
- Antimigraine Preparations
- Antiparkinsonian Drugs
- Antipyretics
- Antithyroid
- Anxiolytics
- Appetite Enhancers
- Beta Adrenergic Blockers
- Bronchodilators
- Calcum Channel Blocker
- Cardiovascular Drugs
- Cholinergic Agents
- Cholinesterase Inhibitor
- Contraceptives
- Corticosteroid Hormones
- Cough and Cold Preparations
- CNS Stimulants
- Cytotoxic Chemotherapy Drugs
- Decongestants
- Digestives
- Diuretics
- Disinfectant
- Electrolytes
- Emollients and Skin Protectives
- Enzymes
- Enzyme Inhibitors
- Escharotic
- Expectorant
- Fertility Drugs
- Fungicides
- Galactagogue
- Gastrointestinal Agents (GI Drugs)
- Haemostatics
- Hematinic
- Hormones
- Hormonal Chemotherapy
- Hyperuricemia and Gout Preparations
- Hypnotics and Sedatives
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