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Topical dermatological agents are applied directly on the skin to treat skin conditions. They may deliver medicines to prevent or treat skin disorders or have inert creams and ointments for routine skin care to maintain the skin, which may be susceptible to skin disorders.
Topical dermatological agents include local anesthetics, cleansing agents, anti-inflammatory agents, anti-infective agents, emollients, astringents, agents to treat acne, anti-virals, anti-fungals, agents for psoriasis such as topical corticosteroids, and so on.
See also
- miscellaneous topical agents
- topical acne agents
- topical anesthetics
- topical anti-infectives
- topical antibiotics
- topical antifungals
- topical antihistamines
- topical antipsoriatics
- topical antivirals
- topical astringents
- topical debriding agents
- topical depigmenting agents
- topical emollients
- topical keratolytics
- topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatories
- topical steroids
- topical steroids with anti-infectives
A drug may be classified by the chemical type of the active ingredient or by the way it is used to treat a particular condition. Each drug can be classified into one or more drug classes.
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Medical conditions associated with diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals:
- Computed Tomography
- Diagnosis and Investigation
A drug may be classified by the chemical type of the active ingredient or by the way it is used to treat a particular condition. Each drug can be classified into one or more drug classes.
Decongestants are sympathomimetic drugs that act by stimulating the alpha-adrenergic receptors. Decongestants are either taken orally or applied locally in the form of nasal sprays or drops. The decongestant effect is due to vasoconstriction of the blood vessels in the nose, sinuses, etc. The vasoconstriction effect reduces swelling or inflammation and mucus formation in the nasal passage and makes it easier to breath.
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Medical conditions associated with decongestants:
- Adams-Stokes Syndrome
- Asthma, acute
- COPD, Acute
- Hypotension
- Myasthenia Gravis
- Narcolepsy
- Nasal Congestion
- Shock
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Weight Loss
A drug may be classified by the chemical type of the active ingredient or by the way it is used to treat a particular condition. Each drug can be classified into one or more drug classes.
Digestive enzymes are products that contain enzymes, which are necessary during digestion to break down the food. These enzymes are either present in or released into the gastrointestinal tract.
Digestive enzyme products are given orally to patients who do not produce the particular enzymes; therefore without these they will be unable to digest and absorb the food properly.
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Medical conditions associated with digestive enzymes:
- Chronic Pancreatitis
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Functional Gastric Disorder
- Gas
- Lactose Intolerance
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancreatic Exocrine Dysfunction
- Pancreatitis
A drug may be classified by the chemical type of the active ingredient or by the way it is used to treat a particular condition. Each drug can be classified into one or more drug classes.
Dopaminergic antiparkinsonism agents aim to replace dopamine or prevent the degradation of dopamine.
Antiparkinson drugs that aim to replace dopamine in the central nervous system, either release dopamine or mimic the action of dopamine. Drugs that replace dopamine are generally given with peripherally acting dopa carboxylase inhibitors, to prevent the metabolism of levodopa to dopamine peripherally. Dopamine receptor agonists bind to dopamine receptors and mimic the action of dopamine.
Selective monoamine oxidase (MAO-B) inhibitors bind to the enzyme MAO-B and prevent dopamine from being broken down.
Antiparkinson agents are used to treat Parkinson
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Medical conditions associated with dopaminergic antiparkinsonism agents:
- Acromegaly
- ADHD
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Depression
- Diabetes, Type 2
- Extrapyramidal Reaction
- Fatigue
- GTP-CH Deficiency
- Head Injury
- Hyperprolactinemia
- Influenza
- Influenza Prophylaxis
- Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
- Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinsonian Tremor
- Periodic Limb Movement Disorder
- Post-Polio Syndrome
- Restless Legs Syndrome
- Sexual Dysfunction, SSRI Induced
- Tardive Dyskinesia
- Tourette's Syndrome
A drug may be classified by the chemical type of the active ingredient or by the way it is used to treat a particular condition. Each drug can be classified into one or more drug classes.
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Medical conditions associated with drugs used in alcohol dependence:
- Alcohol Dependence
- Fibromyalgia
- Opiate Dependence
- Trichotillomania
Diuretics are drugs that increase the volume of urine produced by promoting the excretion of salt and water from the kidneys. There are several types of diuretics, each working in a distinct way.
Loop diuretics prevent re-absorption of sodium and chloride ions in the Loop of Henle. Thiazide diuretics inhibit sodium re-absorption at the beginning of the distal convoluted tubules. Potassium sparing diuretics prevent excessive loss of potassium at the distal convoluted tubules.
Diuretics are used to reduce the edema caused due to salt and water retention in disorders of the heart, kidneys, liver or lungs. They are used commonly in treatment of hypertension.
See also
- carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
- loop diuretics
- miscellaneous diuretics
- potassium-sparing diuretics
- thiazide diuretics
A drug may be classified by the chemical type of the active ingredient or by the way it is used to treat a particular condition. Each drug can be classified into one or more drug classes.
Anticonvulsants are drugs that prevent or reduce the severity and frequency of seizures in various types of epilepsy. The different types of anticonvulsants may act on different receptors in the brain and have different modes of action.
Two mechanisms that appear to be important in anticonvulsants are enhancement of GABA action and inhibition of sodium channel activity. Other mechanisms are inhibition of calcium channels and glutamate receptors.
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Medical conditions associated with dibenzazepine anticonvulsants:
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Diabetic Nerve Damage
- Dystonia
- Epilepsy
- Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome
- Schizoaffective Disorder
- Seizures
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Vulvodynia
A drug may be classified by the chemical type of the active ingredient or by the way it is used to treat a particular condition. Each drug can be classified into one or more drug classes.
Dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitors are oral antidiabetes agents that help control blood sugar levels in Type 2 diabetes patients. They inhibit the enzyme dipeptidyl peptidase 4 and regulate the levels of insulin the body produces after a meal. Dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibition results in increased activity of incretins, which inhibits glucagon release. This leads to increased insulin secretion, decreased gastric emptying and therefore decreased blood sugar levels.
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Medical conditions associated with dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitors:
- Diabetes, Type 2