How Our Medications Classified? - SaveonMeds Drug Discount Card

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2. Different types of medications are used to treat a variety of health conditions, diseases and illnesses. Prescription medications are often classified into drug categories or classes. What are some of the classes and what medications do they include?

3. Antidepressants: Are used to relieve the symptoms of depression, anxiety, dysthymia, social anxiety disorder, and other related conditions. The medication aims to correct the chemical imbalance of neurotransmitters in the brain that are believed to affect mood and behavior. Examples: amitriptyline, , fluoxetine, paraoxetine, citalopram.

4. Antipsychotics: The medications are used to treat symptoms of hallucinations, delusion, insomnia, depression, mania, agitation and anxiety. They help regulate the functioning of brain circuits that control mood, thinking and perception. Examples: Clozapine, olanzapine, quetiapine, paliperidone, haloperidol, and thioridazine.

5. Barbiturates: Barbiturates are used to reduce the activity of nerves and treating the symptoms of insomnia, seizures, and headache. These central nervous system depressants are commonly used for anesthesia and to treat anxiety on a short-term basis. Examples: phenobarbital, amobarbital, belladonna, pentobarbital, Mysolin, Seconal

6. Narcotics: Also known as opioid pain relievers, narcotics are used to get relief from severe pain. Narcotic analgesics work by binding the receptors in the brain that block the feeling of pain. Abuse of narcotics can lead to addiction and other life-threatening conditions. Examples: tramadol, hydrocodone, codeine, fentanyl, hydromorphone and morphine

7. Opiates: Due to their intensely calming effect, opiates are used as painkillers, and as such have high rates of abuse. Opiates are prescribed for relief from pain following an accident or injury. There are three classes of opiates: 1} morphine 2} opioids (oxycodone, hydrocodone) and 3) synthetic compounds (examples: alfentanil, levorphanol,fentanyl).

8. Sedatives: Sedatives are used to ease agitation and permitting sleep. The drug slows down your brain’s activity and makes a person feel more relaxed. Most sedatives have addictive potential, that’s why they should be used when necessary only and under supervision. Examples: zolpidem, eszopiclone, zaleplon, diazepam, alprazolam, and phenobarbital.

9. Tranquilizers: Tranquilizers are used to reduce anxiety, agitation, fear, tension and other related states of mental disturbances. Most tranquilizers, particularly those of benzodiazepine family have high addictive potential. They should not be used in more quantity or longer than prescribed by a doctor. Examples: Librium, thorazine, Haldol and prolixin.

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