Opioids
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Drug classification is the process of grouping medications based on their chemical structure, mechanism of action, therapeutic use, or pharmacological effects.
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This section introduces drug classes that start with the letter A. It includes major groups such as ACE Inhibitors, Antacids, Aminoglycosides, Antifungals, and Antiarrhythmics. Each class is summarized with its therapeutic uses and examples.
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This section highlights drug classes that start with the letter B. Key groups include Beta-Blockers for cardiovascular diseases, Benzodiazepines for anxiety and sleep disorders, and Bisphosphonates for osteoporosis. Other classes include Bronchodilators and Barbiturates.
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This section provides an overview of drug classes that start with the letter C. It includes Calcium Channel Blockers, Carbapenems, Cephalosporins, Corticosteroids, Coumarins, Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors, and Colchicine, with their main therapeutic uses and examples.
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This section covers drug classes that start with the letter D. It includes Diuretics, Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs (DMARDs), Dopamine Agonists, Direct Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs), and DPP-4 Inhibitors, each with main therapeutic uses and examples.
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This section covers drug classes that start with the letter D. It includes Diuretics, Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs (DMARDs), Dopamine Agonists, Direct Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs), and DPP-4 Inhibitors, each with main therapeutic uses and examples.
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This section highlights drug classes that start with the letter E. Key groups include Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agents (ESAs), Expectorants, Echinocandins, Estrogens, and Enzyme Inhibitors. Each class is outlined with its uses and examples.
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This section presents drug classes that start with the letter F. Notable groups include Fluoroquinolones, Fibrates, Folate Antagonists, Factor Xa Inhibitors, and Fusion Inhibitors. Each class is summarized with its main uses and examples.
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This section explores drug classes that start with the letter G. Major groups include Glucocorticoids, GABA Analogues, Growth Hormone Preparations, Glycopeptide Antibiotics, and Gliptins. Each class is introduced with uses and examples.
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This section covers drug classes that start with the letter H. Key groups include H2-Receptor Antagonists, Heparins, Hypoglycemic Agents, Antihistamines, and Hormone Replacement Therapies. Each class is briefly summarized with uses and examples.
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This section highlights drug classes that start with the letter I. Important groups include Insulins, Immunosuppressants, Integrase Inhibitors, Immunoglobulins, and Iron Supplements. Each class is presented with main uses and examples.
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This section presents drug classes that start with the letter J. Although few, they include Janus Kinase (JAK) Inhibitors and Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine. Each class is outlined with therapeutic uses and examples.
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This section covers drug classes that start with the letter K. Key groups include Keratolytics for skin conditions and Potassium-Sparing Diuretics for hypertension and heart failure. Each class is described with main uses and examples.
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This section highlights drug classes that start with the letter L. Major groups include Loop Diuretics, Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists, Local Anesthetics, Lincosamides, and LHRH Agents. Each class is summarized with uses and examples.
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This section presents drug classes that start with the letter M. Key groups include Macrolides, Monoclonal Antibodies, Mood Stabilizers, MAO Inhibitors, Muscle Relaxants, and Enzyme Inducers/Inhibitors. Each class is introduced with uses and examples.
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This section highlights drug classes that start with the letter N. Important groups include NSAIDs, Nitrates, Neuromuscular Blockers, Neuraminidase Inhibitors, Nitroimidazoles, and NRTIs. Each class is summarized with uses and examples.
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This section covers drug classes that start with the letter O. Key groups include Opioid Analgesics, Oral Contraceptives, Oxazolidinones, Omega-3 Fatty Acid Preparations, and Osmotic Diuretics. Each class is outlined with uses and examples.
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This section highlights drug classes that start with the letter P. Major groups include Proton Pump Inhibitors, Penicillins, Protease Inhibitors, Psychostimulants, Phenothiazines, Progestins, and PDE Inhibitors. Each class is summarized with uses and examples.
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This section presents drug classes that start with the letter Q. They include Quinolones and Quinidine-related Antiarrhythmics. Each class is briefly described with therapeutic uses and examples.
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This section highlights drug classes that start with the letter R. Key groups include Renin Inhibitors, Retinoids, RANKL Inhibitors, Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors, and Radioactive Pharmaceuticals. Each class is outlined with uses and examples.
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This section covers drug classes that start with the letter S. Major groups include Statins, Sulfonamides, SSRIs, Systemic Corticosteroids, Somatostatin Analogues, and SGLT2 Inhibitors. Each class is summarized with uses and examples.
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This section highlights drug classes that start with the letter T. Key groups include Tetracyclines, Thiazide Diuretics, TCAs, Thrombolytics, Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors, and TNF Inhibitors. Each class is presented with uses and examples.
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This section presents drug classes that start with the letter U. They include Uricosuric Agents, Urinary Antiseptics, and Uterotonic Agents. Each class is briefly outlined with uses and examples.
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This section covers drug classes that start with the letter V. Key groups include Vaccines, Vasodilators, Vasopressors, Vitamin Supplements, and Vinca Alkaloids. Each class is summarized with uses and examples.
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This section presents drug classes that start with the letter W. They include Warfarin and Vitamin K Antagonists as classic anticoagulants. Each class is summarized with its main uses and examples.
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This section highlights drug classes that start with the letter X. They include Xanthine Derivatives and Factor Xa Inhibitors. Each class is outlined with therapeutic roles and examples.
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This section presents drug classes that start with the letter Y. They include Yttrium-90 Radiopharmaceuticals used in cancer therapy. Each is briefly described with its therapeutic role.
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This section covers drug classes that start with the letter Z. Notable groups include Z-drugs for insomnia and Zidovudine-related NRTIs for HIV therapy. Each class is summarized with uses and examples.
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