Classification of Drugs by Pharmacologic Category
Pharmacology (in Greek: pharmacon (φάρμακον) meaning drug, and logos (λόγος) meaning science) is the study of how chemical substances interact with living systems. If substances have medicinal properties, they are considered pharmaceuticals. The field encompasses drug composition and properties, interactions, toxicology, therapy, and medical applications and antipathogenic capabilities.
- Antihistamines
- Artificial sweeteners
- Anti-infectives
- Anesthetics
- Antineoplastics
- Antilipemic agents
- Autonomics
- Central nervous system drugs
- Cardiovascular drugs
- Chelating agents
- Diuretics
- Diagnostic agents
- Electrolytes
- Gastrointestinal agents
- Herbs
- Hormones
- Hematological agents
- Immunologic agents
- Keratolytic agents
- Miscellaneous
- Nutrients
- Oxytocic
- Psoralens
- Radiopharmaceuticals
- Respiratory drugs
- Serums, toxoids, and vaccines
- Toxin
- Urinary tract agents
- Vaginal spermicides
- Vitamins
