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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.
Tocolytic agents inhibit uterine contractions and suppress pre-term labor. Tocolytics can delay labor and give more time for fetal growth and for the fetal lungs to mature. They are most effective when given early in premature labor.
See also
Medical conditions associated with tocolytic agents:
- Asthma, acute
- Asthma, Maintenance
- Premature Labor
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.
Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) act by inhibiting reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin by blocking the transporters responsible for reuptake of these neurotransmitters. This inhibition elevates the concentration of neurotransmitters in the synapses and triggers further neurotransmission.
Tricyclic antidepressants are used to treat depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder and other mood disorders. They are also effective as analgesics so are used to treat chronic pain and used for migraine prophylaxis.
See also
Medical conditions associated with tricyclic antidepressants:
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Anxiety and Stress
- Burning Mouth Syndrome
- Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome
- Depression
- Diabetic Nerve Damage
- Dysautonomia
- Dysthymia
- Fibromyalgia
- Hyperhidrosis
- Insomnia
- Interstitial Cystitis
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Migraine Prevention
- Neuralgia
- Neurosis
- Neurotic Depression
- Night Terrors
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Pain
- Panic Disorder
- Persisting Pain, Shingles
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Primary Nocturnal Enuresis
- Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome
- Smoking Cessation
- Somatoform Pain Disorder
- Tinnitus
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.
Tetracyclines are broad-spectrum antibiotics derived from cultures of Streptomyces bacteria, and work by inhibiting protein synthesis after uptake into susceptible organisms. They work by reversibly binding to the 30S ribosome of the microbial RNA and preventing the attachment of aminoacyl-tRNA with the acceptor site on the 70S ribosome. Their activity is bacteriostatic and not bacteriocidal.
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Medical conditions associated with tetracyclines:
- Acne
- Actinomycosis
- Amebiasis
- Anthrax
- Anthrax Prophylaxis
- Bacterial Infection
- Bartonellosis
- Bladder Infection
- Bronchitis
- Brucellosis
- Bullous Pemphigoid
- Chlamydia Infection
- Cholera
- Cutaneous Bacillus anthracis
- Ehrlichiosis
- Enterocolitis
- Epididymitis, Sexually Transmitted
- Gastroenteritis
- Gonococcal Infection, Uncomplicated
- Granuloma Inguinale
- Helicobacter Pylori Infection
- Inclusion Conjunctivitis
- Lyme Disease
- Lyme Disease, Arthritis
- Lyme Disease, Carditis
- Lyme Disease, Erythema Chronicum Migrans
- Lyme Disease, Neurologic
- Lymphogranuloma Venereum
- Malaria
- Malaria Prevention
- Melioidosis
- Meningitis, Meningococcal
- M
Topical astringents are agents that cause skin cells or mucus membranes to contract or shrink, by precipitating proteins from their surface. When applied topically they dry, harden and protect the skin. They reduce bleeding from minor abrasions and are used to relieve skin irritations resulting from minor cuts, allergies, eczema, stretch marks, insect bites and so on. Topical astringents can be used in throat lozenges, mouthwash, creams, lotions, etc.
See also
Medical conditions associated with topical astringents:
- Atopic Dermatitis
- Dermatological Disorders
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.
Thrombin inhibitors are anticoagulants that bind to and inhibit the activity of thrombin therefore prevent blood clot formation. Thrombin inhibitors inactivate free thrombin and also the thrombin that is bound to fibrin. Thrombin has many important functions in the clotting pathway, so it is a good target for anticoagulants drugs.
Thrombin inhibitors are used to prevent arterial and venous thrombosis. They can be used to prevent and treat deep vein thrombosis, or used as prophylaxis in atrial fibrillation to avoid thromboembolism.
See also
Medical conditions associated with thrombin inhibitors:
- Angina
- Deep Vein Thrombosis, Prophylaxis
- Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
- Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation
- Thrombocytopenia Drug Induced
- Thrombotic/Thromboembolic Disorder
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.
Topical antiviral agents are applied locally to treat viral infections. Different antiviral agents have different mechanisms of action but they all inhibit production of viruses that cause disease. Topical agents are used to treat viral conditions such as cold sores (facial herpes simplex).
See also
Medical conditions associated with topical antivirals:
- Cold Sores
- Herpes Simplex
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.
See also
Medical conditions associated with thiazolidinediones:
- Diabetes, Type 2
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
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.
Topical steroids (corticosteroids) are extremely effective anti-inflammatory agents. They suppress various parts of the inflammatory reaction. Topical steroids are available as ointments, creams, gels, lotions, solutions, aerosols and in other forms that can be applied locally, on the skin. Different topical steroids have different potency ranging from mild to very potent topical steroids. Topical steroids are used to treat inflammatory conditions (not related to an infection) of the skin.
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Medical conditions associated with topical steroids:
- Anal Itching
- Aphthous Stomatitis, Recurrent
- Aphthous Ulcer
- Atopic Dermatitis
- Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma
- Dermatitis
- Dermatologic Lesion
- Dermatological Disorders
- Eczema
- Gingivitis
- Hemorrhoids
- Lichen Planus
- Lichen Sclerosus
- Necrobiosis Lipoidica Diabeticorum
- Proctitis
- Pruritus
- Psoriasis
- Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Skin Rash
- Ulcerative Colitis, Active
- Urticaria
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.
See also
Medical conditions associated with therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals:
- Diagnosis and Investigation
- Hyperthyroidism
- Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
- Thyroid Cancer
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.
Topical debriding agents are chemicals that are used locally to clean an open wound by removing foreign material and dead tissue, so that the wound heals without increased risk of infection. This makes the healing faster.
See also
Medical conditions associated with topical debriding agents:
- Actinic Keratosis
- Burns, External
- Dermatologic Lesion
- Wound Cleansing
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.
Topical emollients are agents that sooth and soften the skin. They work by moisturizing the skin and protecting it from drying. Emollients are fats and oils such as lanolin, emulsifying ointment and liquid paraffin.
Topical emollients are applied to the skin to prevent eczema, psoriasis and in other conditions, which may dry out the skin. Regular use of emollients may lessen the need for active drugs like corticosteroids in conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.
See also
Medical conditions associated with topical emollients:
- Burns, External
- Dermatitis
- Dermatological Disorders
- Diaper Rash
- Dry Skin
- Eczema
- Foot Care
- Ichthyosis
- Pityriasis rubra pilaris
- Pruritus
- Psoriasis
- Skin and Structure Infection
- Sunburn
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.
Thyroid drugs are thyroid hormones used to treat hypothyroidism. They are used to supplement the natural thyroid hormones in the body. Thyroid drugs are used in treatment of low thyroid activity, treating or suppressing different types of goiters and for diagnosing certain thyroid conditions.
See also
Medical conditions associated with thyroid drugs:
- Diagnosis and Investigation
- Hashimoto's disease
- Hypothyroidism, After Thyroid Removal
- Myxedema
- Myxedema Coma
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Suppression Test
- TSH Suppression
- Underactive Thyroid
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.
Topical depigmenting agents work in different ways to inhibit melanogenesis (the pigmentation pathway by which cells produce melanin). Some agents cause reversible depigmentation and some cause irreversible depigmentation. These agents are applied on the skin, on the affected area to treat hyperpigmentation.
See also
Medical conditions associated with topical depigmenting agents:
- Dermatological Disorders
- Vitiligo
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.
Topical acne agents are applied on the skin to treat mild acne. They contain medicines, which control acne on the surface but may not treat the actual cause beneath the skin. Topical acne formulations either contain antibiotics that destroy or inhibit the growth of bacteria that form the pustules or they contain agents that help renew the skin more quickly and therefore reduce acne.
See also
Medical conditions associated with topical acne agents:
- Acne
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Bacterial Vaginitis
- Dermatological Disorders
- Lichen Sclerosus
- Necrobiosis Lipoidica Diabeticorum
- Perioral Dermatitis
- Photoaging of the Skin
- Rosacea
- Skin Infection
- Warts
Toxoid is a preparation of modified bacterial toxin, such as those of tetanus and diphtheria, that have been made nontoxic but retain their antigenic activity. They are able to stimulate the formation of antibodies and are used in vaccines to produce immunity.
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.
Triazine anticonvulsants act on presynaptic sodium channels and inhibit the release of excitatory neurotransmitters, glutamate and aspartate. Triazine anticonvulsants are used to treat absence seizures, partial seizures, tonic-clonic seizures and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome.
See also
Medical conditions associated with triazine anticonvulsants:
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Depression
- Migraine Prevention
- Restless Legs Syndrome
- Schizoaffective Disorder
- Seizure Prevention
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.
Cephalosporins are a group of broad spectrum, semi-synthetic beta-lactam antibiotics derived from the mould Cephalosporium. They are divided into three groups: Cephalosporin N and C are chemically related to penicillins and Cephalosporin P a steroid antibiotic resembles fusidic acid.
The mechanism of action of cephalosporins is the same as penicillins. They interfere with bacterial cell wall synthesis.
Semisynthetic broad-spectrum cephalosporins have been produced by the addition of different side chains, to the Cephalosporin C nucleus.
They are classified according to the chronological order in which they were produced.
Third generation cephalosporins followed the second generation cephalosporins.
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Medical conditions associated with third generation cephalosporins:
- Bacteremia
- Bacterial Endocarditis Prevention
- Bacterial Infection
- Bladder Infection
- Bone infection
- Bronchitis
- Cesarean Section
- Chancroid
- CNS Infection
- Conjunctivitis
- Endocarditis
- Endometritis
- Epididymitis, Non-Specific
- Epididymitis, Sexually Transmitted
- Epiglottitis
- Febrile Neutropenia
- Gastroenteritis
- Gonococcal Infection, Disseminated
- Gonococcal Infection, Uncomplicated
- Intraabdominal Infection
- Joint Infection
- Kidney Infections
- Lyme Disease
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.
Topical anesthetics are agents that reduce the sensation in the area they are applied on such as the skin, throat, in the nose, front of the eyes, etc. They are available as creams, ointments, solutions, gels or sprays.
Topical anesthetics are used as pain relief. They are applied to the skin to treat pain caused by sunburn or other minor burns, insect bites, minor cuts, etc. It is also used to numb the skin before inserting a needle.
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Medical conditions associated with topical anesthetics:
- Allergic Urticaria
- Anal Itching
- Anesthesia
- Aphthous Ulcer
- Atopic Dermatitis
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Burns, External
- Cold Sores
- Cold Symptoms
- Cough
- Dermatitis
- Dermatological Disorders
- Hemorrhoids
- Local Anesthesia
- Muscle Spasm
- Oral and Dental Conditions
- Pain
- Persisting Pain, Shingles
- Pruritus
- Skin Rash
- Sunburn
- Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis
- Urticaria
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.
See also
Medical conditions associated with therapeutic vaccines:
- Prostate Cancer
- Tuberculosis, Prophylaxis
- Urinary Tract Tumors