3. Classifications
Blocker
Term for an antagonist drug, because antagonists
block the action of neurotransmitters.
Homeostasis
State of equilibrium of the body.
Mimetic
Term for an agonist.
Agonists imitate or “mimic” the action of the
neurotransmitter.
Neurotransmitter
Substances that carry the impulses from one
neuron to another.
4. Analgesics
Some Common Drugs
Type Brand Name Generic Name
Salicylates Bayer (aspirin) acetlsalicylic acid
Non-NSAID Tylenol acetaminophen
NSAID Motrin, Advil ibuprofen
NSAID Naprosyn naproxen
Opiates MS Contin morphine
Opiates Demerol meperidine
Opiates Darvon propoxyphene
5. Anesthetics Agents
Some Common Drugs
Type Brand Name Generic Name
Ester Novocain procaine
Ester Pontocaine tetracaine
Amide Xylocaine lidocaine
Amide Marcaine bupivacaine
Other Cepacol dyclonine
28. Otic Agents
Some Common Drugs
Type Brand Name Generic Name
Anti-infective Cortisporin Otic Solution neomycin, polymixin b,
hydrocortisone
Anti-infective Cortisporin Otic Suspension neomycin, polymixin
b, hydrocortisone
Ear wax softener Cerumenex triethanolamine polypeptide
oleate-condensate
Ear wax softener Debrox carbamide peroxide
Anti-infective VoSol HC acetic acid, hydrocortisone
Anti-infective Ciprodex ciprofloxacin/dexamethasone
29. Antipsychotic and Anti-seizure
Some Common Drugs
Type Brand Name Generic Name
Antipsychotic/bipolar Seroquel quetiapine
Antipsychotic/bipolar Risperdal risperidon
Antipsychotic/schizophrenia Thorazine chlorpromazine
Antipsychotic/schizophrenia Stelazine trifluoperazine
Antiseizure Tegretol carbamazepine
Antiseizure Depakene valproic acid
Antiseizure Klonopin clonazepam
30. Psychotropic Agents
Sedatives and Hypnotics
Some Common Drugs
Type Brand Name Generic Name
Sedative/antianxiety Valium diazepam
Sedative/antianxiety Librium chlordiazepoxide
Hypnotic/ barbiturate Seconal secobarbital
Hypnotic/ barbiturate Nembutal pentobarbital
Hypnotic/ nonbarbiturate Noctec chloral hydrate
Hypnotic/ nonbarbiturate Miltown meprobamate
31. Psychotropic Agents Cont.
Anti-anxiety
Some Common Drugs
Type Brand Name Generic Name
Antianxiety Valium diazepam
Antianxiety Librium chlordiazepoxide
Antianxiety Ativan lorazepam
Antianxiety Xanax alprazolam
32. Psychotropic Agents Cont.
Antidepressant Drugs
Some Common Drugs
Type Brand Name Generic Name
Antidepressant Elavil amitriptyline
Antidepressant Zoloft sertraline
Antidepressant Lexapro escitalopram
Antidepressant Effexor venlafaxine
Antidepressant Prozac fluoxetine
33. Psychotropic Drugs Cont.
Alcohol or Drug Dependency
Some Common Drugs
Type Brand Name Generic Name
Treatment for alcoholism Antabuse disulfiram
Treatment for alcoholism ReVia naltrexone
Treatment for cocaine addiction Norpramin desipramine
Narcotic detoxification Dolophine methadone
34. Respiratory Agents - Antihistamines,
Decongestants, and Anti-tussives
Some Common Drugs
Type Brand Name Generic Name
Antihistamine Atarax/Vistaril hydroxyzine
Antihistamine Phenergan promethazine
Antihistamine Claritin loratadine
Decongestant Sudafed pseudoephedrine
Decongestant Sudafed PE phenylephrine
Antitussive Delsym dextromethorphan
Antitussive Tussionex hydrocodone/ &
&(narcotic)/antihistame chlorpheniramine
35. Respiratory Agents Cont. Expectorants
and Mucolytics
Some Common Drugs
Type Brand Name Generic
Expectorant Robitussin guaifenesin
Mucolytic Mucomyst acetylcysteine
Expectorant/antitussive (narcotic)
Vicodin Tuss
guaifenesin/hydrocodone
Expectorant/antitussive (narcotic)
Robitussin AC guaifenesin/codeine
36. Respiratory Agents Cont.
Bronchodilators
Some Common Drugs
Type Generic Brand
Bronchodilator/ sympathomimetic Proventil HFA albuterol
B ronchodilator/xanthine derivative Theo- Dur theopylline
B ronchial corticosteroid QVAR
beclomethasone
Anticholinergic Atrovent ipratropium