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2003-2004 Pharmacology Review of Everything Abacavir Antiretroviral Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI) Abciximab Antiplatelet Anti-GPIIb/IIIa receptor antibody Acarbose Oral hypoglycemic Alpha-glucosidase inhibitor Inhibitor of intestinal glucose absorption Acebutolol Sympatholytic 1 adrenergic antagonist Class II antiarrhytmic Antihypertensive Antianginal Bronchoconstrictor Acetaminophen Analgesic, Antipyretic Acetazolamide Diuretic Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor Acetylcholine Cholinomimetic Antigluacoma Muscle contraction (nicotinic receptor) Activated charcoal Antidote Acyclovir Antiherpes Purine analog Phosphorylated to inhibitor of viral DNA polymerase Adenosine Antiarrhythmic Miscellaneous (does not fit class I-IV organization) Adrenocorticotropin (ACTH) Anterior pituitary hormone Anticonvulsant Stimulates synthesis and release of cortisol Albendazole Antihelminthic Treatment of intestinal roundworms Albuterol Sympathomimetic 2 adrenergic agonist Short acting bronchodilator Used in asthma Aldosterone Adrenocorticosteroid Mineralocorticoid Alemtuzumab Antineoplastic Anti-CD52 antibody Alendronate Anti-osteoporesis Bisphosphonate Inhibitor of osteoclast-mediated bone resorption Alfentanil Opioid General anaesthetic Intravenous anaesthetic Allopurinol Antigout Antineoplastic (supporting agent) Folic acid analogue Xanthine oxidase inhibitor Alteplase Thrombolytic Tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) Aluminum hydroxide Antiulcer Antacid Amantadine Antiviral Antiparkinson Treatment of Influenza A Inhibits replication at the stage of uncoating Amikacin Aminoglycoside antibiotic Bactericidal protein synthesis inhibitor 30S ribosome Freezes initiation Amiloride Potassium sparing diuretic Sodium channel inhibitor Antihypertensive Aminocaproic acid (EACA) Procoagulant Inhibitor of plasminogen activation (decreases fibrinolysis) Aminoglutethimide Antineoplastic Immunosuppressive Glucocorticoid antagonist Aromatase inhibitor (decreases steroid synthesis) Aminoglycosides Antibiotics Bactericidal protein synthesis inhibitors 30S ribosome Freezes initiation Aminophylline Bronchodilator Methylxanthine Phosphodiesterase inhibitor Used in asthma Amiodarone Class I/III antiarrhythmic Na+ and K+ channel blocker (inactivated channels) Amitriptyline Tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) Amlodipine Antihypertensive Calcium channel blocker Amoxicillin Penicillin antibiotic Cell wall synthesis inhibitor Antiulcer Amino penicillin Inhibits peptidoglycan cross-linking Amphetamine Indirect sympathomimetic Drug of abuse ADD treatment Stimulant Ampicillin Penicillin antibiotic Cell wall synthesis inhibitor Antiulcer Amino penicillin Inhibits peptidoglycan cross-linking Amphotericin B Antifungal Polyene antibiotic Binds to ergosterol and alters permeability Systemic Amsacrine Antineoplastic Miscellaneous Amyl nitrite Vasodilator Antianginal Aerosol Anastrozole Antineoplastic Antiestrogen Aromatase inhibitor Angiotensin II Autacoid Vasoconstrictor Anistreplase Thrombolytic Streptokinase + plasminogen Anti-thymocyte globulin Immunosuppressive Anti-T cell antibody Aprotinin Procoagulant Fibrinolytic inhibitor Serine protease inhibitor (“serpin”) Streptokinase inhibitor Arsenicals Melarsoprol Tropical antiparasitic Treatment of African Trypanosomiasis in CNS L-asparaginase Antineoplastic Protein synthesis inhibitor Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic acid, ASA) NSAID (acetylsalicylate) Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory Antipyretic, Antiplatelet Irreversible cyclooxygenase inhibitor Aspart insulin Hormone Insulin analogue Ultra short acting Atenolol Sympatholytic 1 adrenergic antagonist Antihypertensive Antiarrhythmic Antianginal Bronchoconstrictor Atorvastatin Antihyperlipidemic HMG-CoA Reductase inhibitor Atovaquone Antimalarial Depolarizes parasitic mitochondria and inhibits electron transport Atracurium Paralytic Paralyzes skeletal muscles Atropine Anticholinergic Antimuscarinic Treatment for bradycardia, diarrhea, cholinesterase poisoning Auranofin Disease modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD) Gold salt Oral Aurothioglucose Disease modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD) Gold salt Parenteral Azathioprine Immunosuppressive Antineoplastic Antimetabolite (“pseudofeedback inhibition” of HGPRT and PRP) Azithromycin Macrolide antibiotic Bacteriostatic protein synthesis inhibitor Antiulcer 50S ribosome Inhibits translocation Aztreonam New lactam antibiotic Monobactam Bacitracin Antibiotic Cell wall synthesis inhibitor Topical, not a lactam, Inhibits dephosphorylation of bactoprenol Baclofen Skeletal muscle relaxant Anxiolytic GABAB agonist Balsalazide NSAID (salicylate) Basiliximab Immunosuppressive Anti-CD25 (interleukin 2 receptor) Organ transplant (antirejection) Beclomethasone Adrenocorticosteroid Glucocorticoid Anti-inflammatory steroid Inhaled Benazopril Antihypertensive Converting enzyme inhibitor Benzathine penicillin G Penicillin antibiotic Cell wall synthesis inhibitor Inhibits peptidoglycan cross-linking Repository preparation Benztropine Anticholinergic Antiparkinson Muscarinic receptor antagonist Betamethasone Adrenocorticosteroid Glucocorticoid Anti-inflammatory steroid Not by inhalation Betaxolol Sympatholytic 1 adrenergic antagonist Antihypertensive Glaucoma medication Bronchoconstrictor Bethanecol Cholinomimetic Muscarinic agonist Induces defecation and urination Bronchoconstrictor Bicalutamide Antiandrogen Androgen receptor antagonist Biltolterol Sympathomimetic 2 adrenergic agonist Bronchodilator Bisacodyl Contact cathartic Bismuth subsalicylate Antiulcer Antidiarrheal Bispropolol Sympatholytic adrenergic antagonist Antihypertensive Bronchoconstrictor Bivalirudin Anticoagulant Thrombin inhibitor Black cohosh Dietary supplement Relief of “hot flashes” and other menopausal symptoms Bleomycin Antineoplastic Natural product Antibiotic Botulinum toxin (Botox) Paralytic Paralyzes skeletal muscles Bradykinin Inflammatory mediator Plasma, hypotension, pain Bretylium Sympatholytic Class III antiarrhythmic K+ channel blocker Bromocriptine Antiparkinson Dopamine (D2) agonist Inhibits prolactin release Brupropion Second generation antidepressant Bumetanide Loop diuretic Na+-K+-2Cl- transporter inhibitor Buprenorphine Opioid Partial agonist Buspirone Sedative/hypnotic Anxiolytic Busulfan Antineoplastic Alkylating Agent Budenoside Adrenocorticosteroid Glucocorticoid Anti-inflammatory steroid Inhaled Butorphanol Opioid Analgesic receptor partial agonist or antagonist C3a, C5a Inflammatory mediators Anaphylatoxins Low molecular weight complement cleavage products Calcium carbonate Antiulcer Antacid Candesartan Antihypertensive Angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) Captopril Antihypertensive Converting enzyme inhibitor Heart failure treatment Angioedema producer Carbamazepine Tricylic antidepressant (TCA) Anticonvulsant Carbenicillin Penicillin antibiotic Cell wall synthesis inhibitor Antiulcer Anti-pseudomonal penicillin Inhibits peptidoglycan cross-linking Carbidopa Antiparkinson Peripheral dopa decarboxylase inhibitor Carboprost Oxytocic prostaglandin Uterine stimulant Carmustine (BCNU) Antineoplastic Alkylating Agent Carteolol Sympatholytic adrenergic antagonist Antihypertensive Bronchoconstrictor Carvedilol Sympatholytic adrenergic antagonist Treatment for heart failure Cascara Contact cathartic Anthraquinone derivative Caspofungin Echinocandin antifungal Blocks synthesis of fungal (1,3)-d-glucan in the cell wall Castor Oil Contact cathartic Cefaclor Cephalosporin antibiotic Cell wall synthesis inhibitor 2nd generation Oral Cefadroxil Cephalosporin antibiotic Cell wall synthesis inhibitor 1st generation Oral Cefepime Cephalosporin antibiotic Cell wall synthesis inhibitor 4th generation CSF penetration Cefotaxime Cephalosporin antibiotic Cell wall synthesis inhibitor 3rd generation CSF penetration Cefoxitin Cephalosporin antibiotic Cell wall synthesis inhibitor 2nd generation Ceftazidime Cephalosporin antibiotic Cell wall synthesis inhibitor 3rd generation Ceftriaxone Cephalosporin antibiotic Cell wall synthesis inhibitor 3rd generation CSF penetration Cefuroxime Cephalosporin antibiotic Cell wall synthesis inhibitor 2nd generation CSF penetration Celecoxib NSAID Anti-inflammatory Cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) inhibitor Cephalexin Cephalosporin antibiotic Cell wall synthesis inhibitor 1st generation Oral Cephalosporins Antibiotics lactam Cell wall synthesis inhibitors Inhibit cross-linking of peptidoglycan Cephalothin Cephalosporin antibiotic Cell wall synthesis inhibitor 1st generation Oral Cetirizine Antihistamine H1 antagonist Non-sedating Cetrorelix Gonadotropin releasing hormone antagonist Synthetic GnRH analogue Chloral hydrate Sedative/Hypnotic General anaesthetic Barbiturate Chloramphenicol Antibiotic Bacteriostatic protein synthesis inhibitor 50S ribosome Inhibits peptide bond formation Chlordiazepoxide Sedative/hypnotic Anxiolytic Benodiazepine Chloroquine Antimalarial Intercalates in DNA Binds to ferriprotoporphyrin Chlorpheniramine Classical antihistamine H1 antagonist Chlorpromazine Antipsychotic Phenothiazine Chlorpropamide Oral hypoglycemic Sulfonylurea Insulinotropic Chlorthalidone Diuretic Antihypertensive Chlorothiazide Thiazide diuretic Na-Cl symporter inhibitor Cholestyramine Antihyperlipidemic Bile acid binding resin (BABR) Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) Gonadotropin Ovulation inducing agent Cidofovir Antiherpes Pyrimidine analog Phosphorylated to inhibitor of viral DNA polymerase Cimetidine Antihistamine Antiulcer H2 receptor antagonist Ciprofloxacin Fluoroquinolone antibiotic DNA replication inhibitor Inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase Cisapride Prokinetic agent 5HT4 agonist Cisplatin Antineoplastic Miscellaneous Cross-linking agent Clarithromycin Macrolide antibiotic Bacteriostatic protein synthesis inhibitor Antiulcer 50S ribosome Inhibits translocation Bacteriostatic Clavulanic acid -lactamase inhibitor Combined with antibacterials Clindamycin Antibiotic Bacteriostatic protein synthesis inhibitor 50S ribosome Anaerobic infections Clomiphene Ovulation inducing agent Partial estrogen agonist Clonidine Sympatholytic 2 adrenergic agonist Antihypertensive Clotrimazole Imidazole antifungal Inhibits synthesis of ergosterol Lanosterol 14 demethylase inhibitor Cloxacillin Penicillin antibiotic Cell wall synthesis inhibitor Antiulcer Penicillinase resistant penicillin Inhibits peptidoglycan cross-linking Clozapine Antipsychotic Clofibrate Antihyperlipidemic Lipoprotein lipase activator Cobalamin (cyanocobalamin, hydroxocobalamin) Vitamin Treatment for vitamin B12 deficiency Cocaine Indirect sympathomimetic Drug of abuse Topical anaesthetic Stimulant Codeine Opioid Analgesic Weak agonist Colchicine Antigout only Anti-inflammatory Microtubule inhibitor Colestipol Antihyperlipidemic Bile acid binding resin (BABR) Conjugated estrogens Hormone Estrogen Used for HRT Corticosterone Adrenocorticosteroid Glucosteroid Cortisol (Hydrocortisone) Adrenocorticosteroid Glucocorticoid Anti-inflammatory steroid Corticotropin-releasing Hormone (CRH) Hypothalamic hormone Stimulates release of ACTH and -endorphin from the anterior pituitary Cromolyn sodium Mast cell stabilizer Inhibits release of mast cell mediators Used prophylactically in asthma Cyclobenzaprine Skeletal muscle relaxant Cyclophosphamide Antineoplastic Alkylating Agent Cycloserine Antibiotic Cell wall synthesis inhibitor Secondary TB drug Inhibits formation of Park nucleotide Cyclosporine Immunosuppressive Antineoplastic Binds cyclophilin Inhibits calcineurin Cyproterone acetate Antiandrogen Antineoplastic Antrogen receptor antagonist Cytarabine (AraC) Antineoplastic Antimetabolite Dacarbazine Antineoplastic Alkylating Agent Daclizumab Immunosuppressive Anti-CD25 (interleukin 2 receptor) antibody Organ transplant (anti-rejection) Dactinomycin Antineoplastic Natural product Antibiotic Dalteparin Anticoagulant LMW Heparin ATIII activator Danthron Contact cathartic Anthraquinone derivative Dantrolene Skeletal muscle relaxant Ryanodine receptor antagonist Treatment for malignant hyperthermia Dapsone Sulfone antibiotic Nucleic acid and protein synthesis inhibitor Inhibits dihydropteroate synthetase Leprosy Daunorubicin Antineoplastic Anthracycline antibiotic Natural product Deferoxamine Antidote Chelating agent Removes iron Delavirdine Antiretroviral Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI) Deprenyl/selegiline Antiparkinson Monoamine oxidase B inhibitor (MAO-I) Potentiates effects of L-Dopa Desipramine Tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) Desmopressin acetate (arginine vasopressin) Antidiuretic hormone analogue Plasma fraction used in treatment of bleeding disorders Desogesterel Hormone Progestin 19-nor testosterone analogue Combination oral contraceptive Dexamethasone Adrenocorticosteroid Glucocorticoid Antineoplastic Anti-inflammatory steroid Not by inhalation Dextromethorphan Opioid Antitussive Diazepam Sedative/hypnotic Anxiolytic Anticonvulsant Benzodiazepine Diazoxide Vasodilator Antihypertensive Didanosine Antiretroviral Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI) Dideoxyinosine (ddI) Diethylcarbamazine Antihelminthic Treatment of intestinal and tissue roundworms Diethylstilbestrol Hormone Nonsteroidal estrogen Diflunisal NSAID Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory Antipyretic Cyclooxygenase inhibitor Digitalis Cardiac glycoside Antiarrhythmic Na+/K+ ATPase inhibitor Positive inotrope Miscellaneous (does not fit class I-IV organization) Digitoxin Cardiac glycoside Antiarrhythmic Na+/K+ ATPase inhibitor Positive inotrope Miscellaneous (does not fit class I-IV organization) Digoxin Cardiac glycoside Antiarrhythmic Na+/K+ ATPase inhibitor Positive inotrope Miscellaneous (does not fit class I-IV organization) DIG-specific antibody fragments Antidote Cardiac glycoside poisoning Dihydrotestosterone Hormone Androgen Natural male gonadal steroid Diltiazem Class IV antiarrhythmic Antihypertensive Ca2+ channel blocker Dimenhydrinate Antihistamine Antiemetic H1 receptor antagonist Dinoprostone (Dinoprost; PGE2) Oxytocic prostaglandin Uterine stimulant Cervical ripener Diphenhydramine Classical antihistamine Antiemetic H1 antagonist Diphenoxylate docusate Antidiarrheal Opiate Dipyridamole Antiplatelet Phosphodiesterase inhibitor (increases cAMP) Disopyramide Class I antiarrhythmic Na+ channel blocker (activated channels) Dobutamine Sympathomimetic 1 adrenergic agonist Inotrope Docusates Lubricating laxatives Stool softeners Dofetilide Class III antiarrhythmic K+ channel blocker Dopamine Sympathomimetic Inotrope Vasodilator Doxazosin Sympatholytic 1 adrenergic antagonist Antihypertensive Doxorubicin Antineoplastic Anthracycline antibiotic Natural product Doxycycline Tetracycline antibiotic Bacteriostatic protein synthesis inhibitor Antiulcer 30S ribosome Prevents aminoacyl tRNA attachment Dronabinol Antiemetic Cannabinoid Drotrecogin alfa (Activated Protein C) Anticoagulant Many actions Treatment for septic shock Dutasteride Antiandrogen Androgen synthesis inhibitor 5-reductase inhibitor Echinacea purpurea Dietary supplement Immune system stimulant Ecothiophate Anticholinesterase Vasodilator Bronchoconstrictor Glaucoma treatment Edrophonium Anticholinesterase Vasodilator Diagnostic for myaesthenia gravis Bronchoconstrictor Enalapril Antihypertensive Converting enzyme inhibitor Angioedema producer Enflurane General anaesthetic Inhaled anaesthetic Enoxaparin Anticoagulant LMW Heparin ATIII activator Entacapone Antiparkinson Catechol-o-methyltransferase inhibitor Ephedra (Ma Huang) Dietary supplement Amphetamine-like stimulant Ephedrine Indirect sympathomimetic Vasoconstrictor Bronchodilator Decongestant Epinephrine Sympathomimetic and adrenergic agonist Vasoconstrictor Bronchodilator Eprosartan Antihypertensive Angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) Ergonovine Oxytocic ergot alkaloid Uterine stimulant Erythromycin Macrolide antibiotic Bacteriostatic protein synthesis inhibitor Antiulcer 50S ribosome Inhibits translocation Erythropoietin (EPO) Cytokine Primary regulator of RBC synthesis Esmolol Sympatholytic 1 adrenergic antagonist Class II Antiarrythmic Antihypertensive Bronchoconstrictor Estraderm Hormone Estrogen Transdermal formulation Estradiol Hormone Estrogen Primary natural female gonadal steroid Estriol Hormone Estrogen Natural female gonadal steroid Estrone Hormone Estrogen Natural female gonadal steroid Etanercept TNF inhibitor Tumor necrosis factor receptor + Fc portion of IgG Used in rheumatoid arthritis Ethacrynic acid Loop diuretic Na-K-2Cl symporter inhibitor Ethambutol Antibiotic Major drug for tuberculosis Ethanol Drug of abuse Sedative Ethinyl estradiol Hormone Estrogen Synthetic femal gonadal steroid Combination oral contraceptive Ethionamide Antibiotic Secondary drug for tuberculosis Etidronate Anti-osteoporesis Bisphosphonate Inhibitor of osteoclast-mediated bone resorption Etoposide Antineoplastic Natural product Plant alkaloid Ethosuximide Anticonvulsant Etomidate General anaesthetic Intravenous anaesthetic Exemestane Antineoplastic Antiestrogen Aromatase Inhibitor Ezitimibe Antihyperlipidemic Cholesterol absorption inhibitor Famciclovir Antiherpes Purine analog Phosphorylated to an inhibitor of viral DNA polymerase Famotidine Antihistamine Antiulcer H2 receptor antagonist Felodipine Antihypertensive Calcium channel blocker Fenofibrate Antihyperlipidemic Lipoprotein lipase activator Fentanyl Opioid Analgesic receptor agonist Fexofenadine Antihistamine H1 antagonist Non-sedating Finasteride Antiandrogen Androgen synthesis inhibitor 5-reductase inhibitor Flecainide Class I antiarrhythmic Na+ channel blocker Fluconazole Triazole antifungal Inhibits synthesis of ergosterol by inhibiting lanosterol 14 demethylase Flucytosine Antifungal Converted by fungi to 5-fluorouracil faulty RNA and DNA synthesis Fludrocortisone Adrenocorticosteroid Mineralocorticoid Flumazenil Benzodiazepine antagonist Flunisolide Adrenocorticosteroid Glucocorticoid Anti-inflammatory steroid Inhaled Fluorinated Quinolones ciprofloxacin, norfloxacin Antibiotics DNA replication inhibitors Inhibit bacterial DNA gyrase 5-Fluorouracil Antineoplastic Antimetabolite Thymidylate synthase inhibitor Fluoxetine Antidepressant Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) Flurazepam Sedative/Hypnotic Benzodiazepine Flutamide Antiandrogen Antineoplastic Antrogen receptor antagonist Fluticasone Adrenocorticosteroid Glucocorticoid Anti-inflammatory steroid Inhaled Fluvastatin Antihyperlipidemic HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor Folic acid Vitamin Treatment for folic acid deficiency Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) Anterior pituitary hormone Regulator of gonadal function Formoterol Sympathomimetic 2 adrenergic agonist Long acting bronchodilator Foscarnet Antiherpes Pyrophosphate analog Directly inhibits viral DNA polymerase Fosinopril Antihypertensive Converting enzyme inhibitor Fulvestrant Antineoplastic Antiestrogen Estrogen receptor antagonist Furosemide Loop diuretic Na-K-2Cl symporter inhibitor Antihypertensive Ganciclovir Antiherpes Purine analog Phosphorylated to an inhibitor of viral DNA polymerase Ganirelix Gonadotropin releasing hormone antagonist Synthetic GnRH analogue Gemfibrozil Antihyperlipidemic Lipoprotein lipase activator Gemtuzumab Antineoplastic Anti-CD33 antibody Gentamicin Aminoglycoside antibiotic Bactericical protein synthesis inhibitor 30S ribosome Freezes initiation Ginko biloba Dietary supplement Treatment of Alzheimer symptoms Ginko biloba Dietary supplement Improvement in energy and vitality Glargine insulin Hormone Insulin analogue Long acting Glimepiride Oral hypoglycemic Sulfonylurea Insulinotropic Glipizide Oral hypoglycemic Sulfonylurea Insulinotropic Glutethimide Sedative/Hypnotic Glyburide Oral hypoglycemic Sulfonylurea Insulinotropic Gold salts auranofin, aurothioglucose Disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARD) Gonadorelin Gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) Sulfonylurea Insulinotropic Gonadotropin-releasing Hormone (GnRH) Hypothalamic hormone Stimulates release of FSH and LH from the anterior pituitary Goserelin Antineoplastic Gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) analogue Granulocyte-Colony Stimulating Factor (G-CSF) Cytokine Granulocytes synthesis stimulator Granulocyte/Monocyte-Colony Stimulating Factor (GM-CSF) Cytokine WBC (granulocytes and monocyte) synthesis stimulator Griseofulvin Antifungal Binds to microtubules Growth Hormone-releasing Hormone (GHRH) Hypothalamic hormone Stimulates release of growth hormone from the anterior pituitary Growth Hormone Somatotropin (GH) Anterior pituitary hormone Stimulates insulin-like growth factor I release ( growth at open epiphyses), lipolysis and skeletal muscle growth Guanabenz Sympatholytic Antihypertensive Guanadrel Sympatholytic Antihypertensive Guanethidine Sympatholytic Antihypertensive Guanfacine Sympatholytic 2 adrenergic agonist Antihypertensive Haloperidol Antipsychotic Halothane General anaesthetic Inhaled anaesthetic Heparin Anticoagulant ATIII activator Heroin Drug of abuse Opioid Hirudin Anticoagulant Thrombin inhibitor Histamine Inflammatory mediator Stored in mast cells and basophils Histrelin Gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist Synthetic GnRH analogue Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) Placental hormone Stimulates ovarian progesterone production Maintains placenta Hydralazine Vasodilator Antihypertensive Hydrochlorothiazide Thiazide diuretic Na-Cl symporter inhibitor Antihypertensive Hydrocortisone Adrenocorticosteroid Glucocorticoid Anti-inflammatory steroid Hydroxychloroquine Disease modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD) 4-Hydroxycoumarin Oral anticoagulant Vitamin K synthesis inhibitor Hydroxyurea Antineoplastic Miscellaneous Ribonucleotide reductase inhibitor Hydroxyzine Classical antihistamine H1 antagonist Ibritumomab Antineoplastic Anti-CD20 antibody Ibuprofen NSAID Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory Antipyretic Irreversible cyclooxygenase inhibitor Ibutilide Class III antiarrhythmic K+ channel blocker Imatinib Antineoplastic Miscellaneous Tyrosine kinase inhibitor Imipenem New lactam antibiotic Carbapenem, combined with cilastatin which inhibits a dipeptidase that inactivates imipenem Imipramine Indirect sympathomimetic Tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) Antimicturant Indapamide Thiazide-like diuretic Na-Cl symporter inhibitor Antihypertensive Indinavir Antiretroviral Protease inhibitor (PI) Indomethacin NSAID Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic Cyclooxygenase inhibitor Tocolytic Uterine relaxant Infliximab TNF inhibitor Anti-TNF monoclonal antibody Insulin Hormone Insulin analogue Short acting Interferon alpha Antiviral for hepatitis Antineoplastic Cytokine Anti-angiogenesis Interleukin 2 Cytokine Antineoplastic Interleukin 11 Cytokine Antineoplastic (supporting agent) Iodide Antithyroid Prevents synthesis and release of thyroid hormones (blocks iodine organification) Decreases hyperplasia Iodoquinol Antiparasitic Treatment of protozoal infections Ipecac Emetic Ipratropium Anticholinergic Antimuscarinic Inhaled Bronchodilator Irbesartan Antihypertensive Angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) Iressa Antineoplastic Miscellaneous Tyrosine kinase inhibitor Iron (ferrous sulfate, iron dextran) Essential nutrient Required for hemoglobin and myoglobin synthesis Isoetharine Sympathomimetic adrenergic agonist Bronchodilator Isoflurane General anaesthetic Inhaled anaesthetic Isoniazid Antibiotic Inhibits biosynthesis of mycolic acids Major drug for tuberculosis Isoproterenol Sympathomimetic adrenergic agonist Vasodilator Bronchodilator Isosorbide dinitrate Venodilator Used to treat CHF Isradipine Antihypertensive Calcium channel blocker Itraconazole Triazole antifungal Inhibits synthesis of ergosterol by inhibiting lanosterol 14 demethylase Ivermectin Antihelminthic Treatment of intestinal and tissue roundworms Kallidin Inflammatory mediator Plasma, hypotension, pain Kava kava Dietary supplement Stress relief and treatment of insomnia Ketamine General anaesthetic Drug of abuse Sedative Ketoconazole Imidazole antifungal Inhibits synthesis of ergosterol by inhibiting lanosterol 14 demethylase Ketoprofen NSAID Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic Cyclooxygenase inhibitor Labetalol Sympatholytic and adrenergic antagonist Antihypertensive Lactulose Saline (osmotic) cathartic Lamivudine Antiretroviral Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI) Lente insulin Hormone Insulin analogue Intermediate acting Lepirudin Anticoagulant Thrombin inhibitor Letrozole Antineoplastic Antiestrogen Aromatase Inhibitor Leukotriene B4 (LTB4) Inflammatory mediator Lipoxygenase product of arachidonate metabolism Chemotactic Leukotrienes C4, D4, E4 (LTC4, LTD4, LTE4) Inflammatory mediators Cysteinyl leukotrienes Peptidyl leukotrienes SRS-A Lipoxygenase products of arachidonate metabolism Leucovorin Antineoplastic (supporting agent) Folic acid analogue (used in methotrexate rescue) Leuprolide Antineoplastic Gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) analogue Levobunolol Sympatholytic adrenergic antagonist Antihypertensive Bronchoconstrictor Levodopa Antiparkinson Dopamine agonist Inhibits growth hormone release Levonorgestrel Hormone Progestin 19-nor testosterone analogue Combination oral contraceptive Levothyroxine (T4) Thyroid hormone Lidocaine Class I antiarrhythmic Local anaesthetic Na+ channel blocker (activated and inactivated channels) Linezolid Oxazolidinone antibiotic Protein synthesis inhibitor 50S ribosomal subunit Liothyronine (T3) Thyroid hormone Lisinopril Antihypertensive Converting enzyme inhibitor Heart failure treatment Angioedema producer Lispro insulin Hormone Insulin analogue Ultra short acting Lithium Antidepressant Used to treat manic/depressive disorder Lomustine (CCNU) Antineoplastic Alkylating Agent Loperamide Antidiarrheal Opiate Loratidine Antihistamine H1 antagonist Non-sedating Lorazepam Anxiolytic Anticonvulsant Losartan Antihypertensive Angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) Lovastatin Antihyperlipidemic HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor Lutenizing Hormone (LH) Anterior pituitary hormone Regulator of gonadal function Lypressin Antidiuretic hormone analogue Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) Drug of abuse Hallucinogen Macrolides erythromycin, azithromycin, clarithromycin Antibiotics Bacteriostatic protein synthesis inhibitors 50S ribosome Magnesium hydroxide Antiulcer Saline (osmotic) cathartic Antacid Magnesium sulfate Calcium antagonist Tocolytic Uterine relaxant Malathion Anticholinesterase Vasodilator Bronchoconstrictor Mannitol Osmotic diuretic Marijuana Drug of abuse Cannabinoid Mebendazole Antihelminthic Treatment of intestinal roundworms Meclizine Antihistamine Antiemetic H1 receptor antagonist Meclofenamate NSAID Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic Cyclooxygenase inhibitor Mechlorethamine Antineoplastic Alkylating Agent Medroxyprogesterone Hormone Progestin Synthetic progesterone analogue Contraceptive Mefloquine Antimalarial Treatment and prophylaxis for chloroquine resistant Plasmodium Meglumine antimonate Tropical antiparasitic Organic antimonial Treatment of Leishmaniasis Melarsoprol Tropical antiparasitic Treatment of African Trypanosomiasis in CNS Melphalan Antineoplastic Alkylating Agent Menotropin Gonadotropin Ovulation inducing agent Meperidine Opioid analgesic receptor agonist Mepivacaine Local anaesthetic Meprobamate Sedative/hypnotic Anxiolytic 6-Mercaptopurine Antineoplastic Antimetabolite (“pseudofeedback inhibition” of HGPRT and PRP – purine synthesis) Mesalamine (5-ASA) NSAID (salicylate) Mesna Antineoplastic (supporting agent) Prevent hemorrhagic cystitis due to cyclophosphamide Mestranol Hormone Estrogen Synthetic female gonadal steroid Combination oral contraceptive Metalazone Diuretic Antihypertensive Metamphetamine Drug of abuse Stimulant Metaproterenol Sympathomimetic 2 adrenergic agonist Bronchodilator Used in asthma Metformin Oral hypoglycemic Biguanide Hepatic gluconeogenesis inhibitor Methacholine Cholinomimetic Bronchoconstrictor Methadone Opioid receptor agonist Methenamine Urinary tract antiseptic Decomposes to formaldehyde in acidic environment Methicillin Penicillin antibiotic Cell wall synthesis inhibitor Pencillinase resistant penicillin Inhibits peptidoglycan cross-linking Methimazol Antithyroid Prevents synthesis of thyroid hormones (blocks iodine organification) Methotrexate Immunosuppressive Antineoplastic Folic acid antagonist Dihydrofolate reductase inhibitor Methoxamine Sympathomimetic 1 adrenergic agonist Vasoconstrictor Methylcellulose Bulk laxative Methydopa Sympatholytic 2 adrenergic agonist Antihypertensive Methylphenidate Indirect sympathomimetic Drug of abuse ADD treatment Stimulant Methylprednisolone Adrenocorticosteroid Glucocorticoid Anti-inflammatory steroid Not by inhalation Methyltestosterone Hormone Androgen Synthetic oral Metipranolol Sympatholytic adrenergic antagonist Bronchoconstrictor Metoclopramide Prokinetic agent Antiemetic D2 antagonist Metocurine Paralytic Paralyzes skeletal muscles Metolazone Thiazide-like diuretic Na-Cl symporter inhibitor Metoprolol Sympatholytic 1 adrenergic antagonist Antihypertensive Heart failure medication Bronchoconstrictor Metronidazole Antibiotic Antiparasitic Antiulcer Anaerobes Reduction leads to intermediates that damage DNA Metyrapone Glucocorticoid antagonist Mexilitine Class I antiarrhythmic Na+ channel blocker (activated and inactivated channels) Miconazole Imidazole antifungal Inhibits synthesis of ergosterol by inhibiting lanosterol 14 demethylase Midazolam Sedative hypnotic Short-acting benzodiazopine Mifepristone (RU-486) Progesterone antagonist Miglitol Oral hypoglycemic Alpha-glucosidase inhibitor Inhibits intestinal glucose absorption Mineral oil Lubricating laxative Stool softener Minocycline Tetracycline Antibiotic Bacteriostatic protein synthesis inhibitor Antiulcer 30S ribosome Prevents aminoacyl tRNA attachment Minoxidil Vasodilator Antihypertensive Misoprostol Prostaglandin Mitomycin C Antineoplastic Natural product Antibiotic Mivacurium Paralytic Paralyzes skeletal muscles Moezipril Antihypertensive Converting enzyme inhibitor Montelukast Leukotriene inhibitor LTR1 and LTD4 antagonist Asthma treatment Moricizine Class I antiarrhythmic Na+ channel blocker Morphine Opioid Analgesic receptor agonist Muromonab-CD3 Immunosuppressive Mouse monoclonal anti-CD3 antibody Organ transplant (anti-rejection) Mycophenolate Immunosuppressive Inhibits inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase activity Nadolol Sympatholytic adrenergic antagonist Antihypertensive Nafarelin Gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist Nafcillin Penicillin antibiotic Cell wall synthesis inhibitor Antiulcer Penicillinase resistant penicillin Inhibits peptidoglycan cross-linking Nalbuphine Opioid antagonist receptor antagonist Nalidixic acid Urinary tract antiseptic Quinolone Inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase Nalmefene Opioid antagonist Nalorphine Opioid antagonist Naloxone Opioid antagonist Naproxen NSAID Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic Cyclooxygenase inhibitor Nateglinide Oral hypoglycemic Meglitinide Insulinotropic Naltrexone Opioid antagonist Nedocromil Mast cell stabilizer Inhibits release of mast cell mediators Used prophylactically in asthma Neomycin Aminoglycoside antibiotic Bactericidal protein synthesis inhibitor 30S ribosome Freezes initiation Topical Neostigmine Anticholinesterase Vasodilator Treatment for myaesthenia gravis Promotes defecation and urination Bronchoconstrictor Netilmicin Aminoglycoside antibiotic Bactericidal protein synthesis inhibitor 30S ribosome Freezes initiation Nevirapine Antiretroviral Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI) Nicardipine Antihypertensive Calcium channel blocker Nicotine Cholinomimetic Drug of abuse Nicotinic receptor agonist (skeletal muscle contraction) Stimulant Smoking cessation medication Nicotinic acid Antihyperlipidemic Inhibition of VLDL secretion (?) Nifedipine Antihypertensive Antianginal Calcium channel blocker Nifurtimox Tropical antiparasitic Treatment of South American Trypanosomiasis; Chagas disease Nisoldipine Antihypertensive Calcium channel blocker Nitrendipine Antihypertensive Calcium channel blocker Nitrofurantoin Urinary tract antiseptic Reduction leads to intermediates that damage DNA Nitroglycerine Venodilator Antianginal Nitroprusside Vasodilator Antihypertensive Nitrous oxide General anaesthetic Inhaled anaesthetic Nizatidine Antihistamine Antiulcer H2 receptor antagonist Norepinephrine Sympathomimetic Vasoconstrictor Norethindrone Hormone Progestin 19-nor testosterone analogue Combination oral contraceptive Norethynodrel Hormone Progestin 19-nor testosterone analogue Combination oral contraceptive Norfloxacin Fluoroquinolone antibiotic DNA replication inhibitor Inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase Norgestimate Hormone Progestin 19-nor testosterone analogue Combination oral contraceptive Norgestrel Hormone Progestin 19-nor testosterone analogue Combination oral contraceptive Nortriptyline Tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) NPH insulin Hormone Insulin analogue Intermediate acting Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic Cyclooxygenase inhibitors Nystatin Antifungal Polyene antibiotic Binds to ergosterol & alters permeability Topical Octreotide Somatostatin analogue Peptide hormone inhibitor Decreases growth hormone secretion Decreases gastric and pancreatic secretions Ondansetron Antiemetic 5HT3 receptor antagonist Olsalazine NSAID (salicylate) Omeprazole Antiulcer H+/K+ ATPase inhibitor Organic antimonials sodium stibogluconate meglumine antimonate Tropical antiparasitic Treatment of Leishmaniasis Oseltamivir Antiviral Inhibits neuraminidase and decreases viral release Treatment of Influenza A & B Oxacillin Penicillin antibiotic Cell wall synthesis inhibitor Antiulcer Pencillinase resistant penicillin Inhibits peptidoglycan cross-linking Oxazepam Sedative/hypnotic Anxiolytic Benzodiazepine Oxybutinin Anticholinergic Muscarinic receptor antagonist Prevents urination Oxycodone Analgesic Opioid agonist Oxytetracycline Tetracycline antibiotic Bacteriostatic protein synthesis inhibitor Antiulcer 30S ribosome Prevents aminoacyl tRNA attachment Oxytocin Hypothalamic (posterior pituitary) hormone Uterine stimulant Paclitaxel Antineoplastic Natural product Plant alkaloid (taxane) Palivizumab Antiviral Monoclonal antibody against the surface of respiratory syncytial virus Pamidronate Anti-osteoporesis Bisphosphonate Inhibitor of osteoclast-mediated bone resorption Pancuronium Paralytic Paralyzes skeletal muscles Pantoprazole Antiulcer H+/K+ ATPase inhibitor Para-aminosalicylic acid Antibiotic Nucleic acid and protein synthesis inhibitor Inhibits dihydropteroate synthetase Secondary TB drug Paraldehyde Sedative/Hypnotic Parathyroid hormone Hormone Maintains plasma Ca2+ concentrations Paromomycin Antiparasitic Aminoglycoside antibiotic Treatment of protozoal infections Penbutolol Sympatholytic adrenergic antagonist Antihypertensive Bronchoconstrictor Penciclovir Antiherpes Purine analog Phosphorylated to inhibitor of viral DNA polymerase Penicillins lactam antibiotics Cell wall synthesis inhibitors Inhibit cross-linking of peptidoglycan Penicillin G Penicillin antibiotic Cell wall synthesis inhibitor Antiulcer Acid labile Inhibits peptidoglycan cross-linking Penicillin V Penicillin antibiotic Cell wall synthesis inhibitor Antiulcer More acid resistant than Penicillin G Inhibits peptidoglycan cross-linking Pentamidine Tropical antiparasitic Treatment of African Trypanosomiasis Pentazocine Opioid analgesic receptor partial agonist or antagonist Pentobarbital Sedative/Hypnotic Barbiturate Pentostatin Antineoplastic Miscellaneous Enzyme inhibitor (blocks purine synthesis) Perindopril Antihypertensive Converting enzyme inhibitor Phencyclidine (PCP) Drug of abuse Hallucinogen Phenobarbital Sedative/Hypnotic Anticonvulsant Barbiturate Phenoxybenzamine Sympatholytic adrenergic antagonist Antihypertensive Phentolamine Sympatholytic adrenergic antagonist Antihypertensive Phenylephrine Sympathomimetic 1 adrenergic agonist Vasoconstrictor Nasal decongestant Phenylpropanolamine Indirect sympathomimetic Nasal decongestant Removed from market* (may be in medicine cabinets!) Phenytoin Anticonvulsant Class I antiarrhythmic Na+ channel blocker (inactivated channels) Physostigmine Anticholinesterase Bradycardic Vasodilator Bronchoconstrictor Phytonadione Vitamin K Warfarin antagonist Pilocarpine Cholinomimetic Muscarinic agonist Antiglaucoma Bronchoconstrictor Pindolol Sympatholytic adrenergic antagonist Antihypertensive Bronchoconstrictor Pioglitazone Oral hypoglycemic Thiazolidinedione Insulin sensitizer Pipecuronium Paralytic Paralyze skeletal muscles Piperacillin Penicillin antibiotic Cell wall synthesis inhibitor Antiulcer Anti-pseudomonal penicillin Inhibits peptidoglycan cross-linking Pirbuterol Sympathomimetic 2 adrenergic agonist Bronchodilator Piroxicam NSAID Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic Cyclooxygenase inhibitor Platelet Activating Factor (PAF) Inflammatory mediator Lipid Hypotensive Polymyxin B Antibiotic Disrupts gram negative cell membrane Binds phosphatidylethanolamine Bactericidal Pralidoxime Antidote Cholinesterase reactivator Pramipexole Antiparkinson Dopamine agonist (non-ergot) Pravastatin Antihyperlipidemic HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor Prazosin Sympatholytic 1 adrenergic antagonist Antihypertensive Praziquantel Antihelminthic Treatment of trematode (fluke) and cestode (tapeworm) infections Prednisone Adrenocorticosteroid Glucocorticoid Antineoplastic Anti-inflammatory Not by inhalation Primaquine Antimalarial Eliminates hepatic forms of plasmodium Primidone Anticonvulsant Probenecid Uricosuric Adjunct in penicillin therapy Probucol Antihyperlipidemic LDL oxidation inhibitor Procainamide Class I antiarrhythmic Na+ channel blocker (activated channels) Procaine Local anaesthetic Procaine Penicillin G Penicillin antibiotic Cell wall synthesis inhibitor Repository preparation Inhibits peptidoglycan cross-linking Procarbazine Antineoplastic Miscellaneous Probably acts as alkylating agent Prochlorperazine Antiemetic D2 receptor antagonist Phenothiazine Progesterone Hormone Progestin Natural female progestin Proguanil Antimalarial Inhibits plasmodial dihydrofolate reductase Prolactin Anterior pituitary hormone Regulator of lactation Promethazine Classical antihistamine Antipsychotic Antiemetic H1 antagonist Propafenone Class I antiarrhythmic Na+ channel blocker Weak -blocker Propofol General anaesthetic Intravenous anaesthetic Propranolol Sympatholytic adrenergic antagonist Class II antiarrythmic Antihypertensive Bronchoconstrictor Propylthiouracil Antithyroid Prevents synthesis of thyroid hormones (blocks iodine organification) Prostaglandin D2 (PGD2) Bronchoconstrictor Cyclooxygenase product of arachidonate metabolism Prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) Inflammatory mediator Cyclooxygenase product of arachidonate metabolism Prostaglandin F2 (PGF2) Inflammatory mediator Cyclooxygenase product of arachidonate metabolism Prostaglandin I2 (PGI2) Prostacyclin Inflammatory mediator Inhibits platelet aggregation Cyclooxygenase product of arachidonate metabolism Protamine Sulfate Heparin antagonist Pseudoephedrine Sympathomimetic and adrenergic agonist Vasoconstrictor Nasal decongestant Psyllium hydrophilic mucilloid Bulk laxative Pyrantel Pamoate Antihelminthic Treatment of intestinal roundworms Pyrazinamide Antibiotic Major drug for tuberculosis Pyridostigmine Anticholinesterase Vasodilator Treatment for myaesthenia gravis Bronchoconstrictor Pyrimethamine Antimalarial Protein and nucleic acid synthesis inhibitor Plasmodial dihydrofolate reductase inhibitor Quinapril Antihypertensive Converting enzyme inhibitor Quinethazone Thiazide-like diuretic Na-Cl symporter inhibitor Quinidine Antimalarial Protein and nucleic acid synthesis inhibitor Class I antiarrhythmic Intercalates in DNA Binds to ferriprotoporphyrin Na+ channel blocker Quinine Antimalarial Intercalates in DNA Binds to ferriprotoporphyrin Quinopristin/Dalfopristin Streptogramin antibiotic Protein synthesis inhibitor 50S ribosomal subunit Radioactive Iodide 131 ( I) Antithyroid Destruction of thyroid parenchyma Raloxifene Antiestrogen Selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) Ramipril Antihypertensive Converting enzyme inhibitor Ranitidine Antihistamine Antiulcer H2 receptor antagonist Repaglinide Oral hypoglycemic Meglitinide Insulinotropic Reserpine Sympatholytic Antihypertensive Resperidone Antipsychotic Reteplase Thrombolytic Tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) Ribavirin Antiviral Primarily used as aerosol for respiratory syncytial virus Rifampin Antibiotic Nucleic acid synthesis inhibitor Inhibits DNA dependent RNA polymerase Major drug for TB Rimantadine Antiviral Inhibits replication at the stage of uncoating Treatment of Influenza A Ritodrine Sympathomimetic 2 adrenergic agonist Tocolytic Uterine relaxant Ritonavir Antiretroviral Protease inhibitor (PI) Rituxumab Antineoplastic Anti-CD20 antibody Rocuronium Paralytic Paralyzes skeletal muscles Rofecoxib NSAID Anti-inflammatory Cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) inhibitor Ropinirole Antiparkinson Dopamine agonist (non-ergot) Rosiglitazone Oral hypoglycemic Thiazolidinedione Insulin sensitizer Salmeterol Sympathomimetic 2 adrenergic agonist Long acting bronchodilator Saquinavir Antiretroviral Protease inhibitor (PI) Saw palmetto Dietary supplement Treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) Senna Contact cathartic Anthraquinone derivative Scopolamine Anticholinergic Antiemetic Muscarinic receptor antagonist Sertraline Antidepressant Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) Sildenafil Vasodilator Promotes erection Silver sulfadiazine Sulfonamide antibiotic Microbial nucleic acid and protein synthesis inhibitor Inhibits dihydropteroate synthetase Topical Simethicone Anti-flatulent Simvastatin Antihyperlipidemic HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor Sirolimus Rapamycin Immunosuppressive Binds FKBP, inhibits mTOR (mammalian kinase target of rapamycin) & cell cycle progression Sodium bicarbonate Antiulcer Antidote Antacid Alkalinization of urine to treat drug toxicity (esp. barbiturates, salicylates, methanol) Sodium phosphate Saline (osmotic) cathartic Sodium stibogluconate Tropical antiparasitic Organic antimonial Treatment of Leishmaniasis Somatostatin Somatotropin Release-inhibiting Hormone (SRIH) Hypothalamic hormone Inhibits release of growth hormone from the anterior pituitary Somatrem Growth hormone analogue Stimulates insulin-like growth factor I release ( growth at open epiphyses), lipolysis and skeletal muscle growth Somatropin Growth hormone analogue Stimulates insulin-like growth factor I release ( growth at open epiphyses), lipolysis and skeletal muscle growth Sotolol Class II antiarrythmic Sympatholytic adrenergic antagonist Spectinomycin Antibiotic Bacteriostatic protein synthesis inhibitor 30S ribosome Spironolactone Potassium sparing diuretic Antiandrogen Aldosterone receptor antagonist Androgen receptor antagonist Testosterone synthesis inhibitor Antihypertensive Heart failure treatment St. John’s Wort Dietary supplement Antidepressant Streptokinase Thrombolytic Streptomycin Aminoglycoside antibiotic Bactericidal protein synthesis inhibitor 30S ribosome Freezes initiation Succinylcholine Paralytic Depolarizing blocker Paralyzes skeletal muscles Bronchoconstrictor Sucralfate Antiulcer Sufentanil Opioid General anaesthetic Intravenous anaesthetic Sulfacetamide Sulfonamide antibiotic Microbial nucleic acid and protein synthesis inhibitor Inhibits dihydropteroate synthetase Topical Sulfadoxine Sulfonamide antibiotic Microbial nucleic acid and protein synthesis inhibitor Dihydropteroate synthetase inhibitor Sulfamethoxazole Sulfonamide antibiotic Microbial nucleic acid and protein synthesis inhibitor Inhibits dihydropteroate synthetase Sulfasalazine Disease modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD) Metabolized to sulfonamide + salicylate (NSAID) Sulfinpyrazone Uricosuric Anti-gout Sulfisoxazole Sulfonamide antibiotic Nucleic acid and protein synthesis inhibitor Inhibits dihydropteroate synthetase Sulfonamides Antibiotics Nucleic acid and protein synthesis inhibitors Inhibit dihydropteroate synthetase Sulindac NSAID Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic Cyclooxygenase inhibitor Suramin Tropical antiparasitic Treatment of African Trypanosomiasis Tacrolimus Immunosuppressive Antineoplastic Binds FKBP (FK506 binding protein) Inhibits calcineurin Tamoxifen Antineoplastic Antiestrogen Estrogen receptor anatagonist Telmisartan Antihypertensive Angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) Temazepam Sedative/Hypnotic Benzodiazepine Tenecteplase Thrombolytic Tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) Terazosin Sympatholytic 1 adrenergic antagonist Antihypertensive Treatment for benign prostatic hypertrophy Terbinafine Allylamine antifungal Inhibits ergosterol synthesis by inhibiting squalene epoxidase Terbutaline Sympathomimetic 2 adrenergic agonist Short acting bronchodilator Tocolytic Uterine relaxant Testosterone Hormone Androgen Natural male gonadal steroid Testosterone cypionate Hormone Androgen Synthetic depot Testosterone enanthate Hormone Androgen Synthetic depot Testosterone propionate Hormone Androgen Synthetic depot Tetracaine Local anaesthetic Tetracycline Antibiotic Bacteriostatic protein synthesis inhibitor Antiulcer 30S ribosome Prevents aminoacyl tRNA attachment Thalidomide Antineoplastic Anti-angiogenic Anti-TNF Theophylline Bronchodilator Methylxanthine Phosphodiesterase inhibitor Used in asthma Thiabendazole Antihelminthic Treatment of intestinal roundworms 6-Thioguanine Antineoplastic Antimetabolite (“pseudofeedback inhibition” of HGPRT and PRP – purine synthesis) Thiopental General Anaesthetic Ultra-short-acting barbiturate Thioridazine Antipsychotic Phenothiazine Thiotepa Antineoplastic Alkylating agent Thiothixene Antipsychotic Thrombopoietin Cytokine Platelet synthesis stimulator Thromboxane A2 (TXA2) Autacoid Promotes platelet aggregation Cyclooxygenase product of arachidonate metabolism Thyrotropin-releasing Hormone (TRH) Hypothalamic hormone Stimulates release of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) from the anterior pituitary Thyrotropin Thyroid-stimulating Hormone (TSH) Anterior pituitary hormone Stimulates production of thyroxine (T4), triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroglobulin Ticarcillin Penicillin antibiotic Cell wall synthesis inhibitor Antiulcer Anti-pseudomonal penicillin Inhibits peptidoglycan cross-linking Ticlopidine Antiplatelet ADP receptor antagonist Timolol Sympatholytic adrenergic antagonist Antihypertensive Glaucoma treatment Anti-anginal Bronchoconstrictor Tissue plasminogen activators alteplase, reteplase, tenecteplase Thrombolytics Tobramycin Aminoglycoside antibiotic Bactericidal protein synthesis inhibitor 30S ribosome Freezes initiation Tocainide Class I antiarrhythmic Na+ channel blocker (activated channels) Tolbutamide Oral hypoglycemic Sulfonylurea Insulinotropic Tolterodine Anticholinergic Muscarinic receptor antagonist Prevents urination Toremifene Estrogen antagonist Selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) Tosemide Loop diuretic Na-K-2Cl symporter inhibitor Trandopril Antihypertensive Converting enzyme inhibitor Tranylcypromine Antidepressant Monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAO-I) Trastuzumab Antineoplastic Anti-HER2 antibody Triamcinolone Adrenocorticosteroid Glucocorticoid Anti-inflammatory steroid Inhaled Triamterene Potassium sparing diuretic Sodium channel inhibitor Antihypertensive Triazolam Sedative/Hypnotic Benzodiazepine Trifluoperazine Antipsychotic Phenothiazine Trifluridine Antiherpes Pyrimidine analog Phosphorylated to inhibitor of viral DNA polymerase Trihexyphenidyl Antiparkinson Antimuscarinic Trimethaphan Sympatholytic Anticholinergic Nicotinic antagonist Antihypertensive Trimethoprim Antibiotic Protein and nucleic acid synthesis inhibitor Folic acid antagonist Inhibits bacterial dihydrofolate reductase Trimetrexate Antibiotic Folic acid antagonist Treatment for Pneumocystis carinii Tripelennamine Classical antihistamine H1 antagonist Tubocurarine Paralytic Paralyzes skeletal muscles Tumor necrosis factor Cytokine Antineoplastic Tyramine Indirect sympathomimetic Vasoconstrictor Vasopressor Ultralente insulin Hormone Insulin analogue Long acting Urokinase Thrombolytic Valacyclovir Antiherpes Purine analog Phosphorylated to inhibitor of viral DNA polymerase Valdesartan Antihypertensive Angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) Valganciclovir Antiherpes Purine analog Phosphorylated to inhibitor of viral DNA polymerase Valproic acid Anticonvulsant Valsartan Antihypertensive Angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) Vancomycin Antibiotic Inhibits cell wall synthesis Not a lactam Arginine vasopressin (Antidiuretic hormone; ADH) Hypothalamic (posterior pituitary) hormone Antidiuretic Vasoconstrictor Vecuronium Paralytic Paralyze skeletal muscles Verapamil Class IV antiarrhythmic Antihypertensive L-type Ca2+ channel blocker Antianginal Vigabatrin Anticonvulsant Irreversible GABA aminotransferase inhibitor Vinblastine Antineoplastic Vinca alkaloid Natural product Vincristine Antineoplastic Vinca alkaloid Natural product Voriconazole Triazole antifungal Inhibits synthesis of ergosterol by inhibiting lanosterol 14 demethylase Warfarin Anticoagulant Vitamin K synthesis inhibitor Zafirlukast Leukotriene inhibitor LTR1 and LTD4 antagonist Asthma treatment Zalcitabine Antiretroviral Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI) Dideoxycytidine (ddC) Zanamivir Antiviral Inhibits neuraminidase and decreases viral release Treatment of Influenza A & B Zidovudine Azidothymidine (AZT) Antiretroviral Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI) Zileuton Leukotriene inhibitor 5-lipoxygenase inhibitor Used in asthma Zolpidem Sedative/Hypnotic Non-benzodiazepine
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