Pharmacology

Pharmacology is a branch of science about medicinal substances, called "drugs", their composition, properties and effects that can be used in therapy of diseases.

Greek : pharmacon - drug, logos - science.

There are various classification systems for medicinal products including ATC classification.

Classes of medicinal products:

For the Gastrointestinal Tract
(see also [Digestive system]?) antacid, reflux suppressant, antiflatulent?, antidopaminergic?, antispasmodic?, proton pump inhibitor, cytoprotectant, [prostaglandin analogue]?, laxative?, antidiarrhoeal, [colorectal agent]?, [pancreatic enzyme]?, [bile acids]?

For the Cardiovascular System
ACE inhibitor, cardiac glycoside, phosphodiesterase inhibitor, nitrate, antiarrhythmic, [Beta blocker]?, antianginal, diuretic?, antihypertensive?, Ca plus plus antagonist, [Alpha blocker]?, vasodilator?, antihistamine?, [peripheral activator]?, anticoagulant?, heparin?, [antiplatelet drug]?, fibrinolytic?, [haemostatic drug]?, [hypolipidaemic agent]?,

For the Central Nervous System
hypnotic, anxiolytic, antipsychotic, antidepressant anti-emetic?, anticonvulsant? and antiepileptic?, [movement disorder drug]?, [CNS stimulant]?
barbiturate?, [tricyclic antidepressants]?, benzodiazepine, cyclopyrrolone?, [dopamine antagonist]?, antihistamine?, anticholinergic?, cannabinoids?, [5HT antagonist]?, amphetamine, [monoamine oxidase inhibitor]?, [lithium salt]?

For Pain
analgesic, antipyretic?, [migraine treatment drug]?
NSAID, [nacotic analgesic]?

For Musculo?-Skeletal Disorders
[Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug]?, [muscle relaxant]?, [neuromuscular drug]?
anticholinesterase?

For Endocrine? problems
androgen?, antiandrogen?, gonadotrophin?, corticosteroid?, [growth disorder drug]?, insulin, hypoglycaemic?, [thyroid drug]?, [antithyroid drug]?, calcitonon?, diphosponate?, [vasopressin analogue]?

For the [Genito-Urinary System]?
antifungal?, [alkalising agent]?, quinolone?, antibiotic, cholinergic?, anticholinergic?, anticholinesterase?, antispasmodic?, antibacterial?, [5-Alpha reductase inhibitor]?, [selective Alpha 1 blocker]?

For Infections and Infestations
antibiotic, antibacterial?, antifungal?, antileprotic?, [antituberculous drug]?, antimalarial?, anthelmintic?, amoebicide?, antiviral?, antiprotozoal?

For Immunology
vaccine, immunoglobulin?, immunosuppressant?

For Nutrition
tonic?, [iron preparation]?, electrolyte?, [parenteral nutritional supplement]?, vitamins, [anti-obesity drug]?, [anabolic drug]?, [haematopoietic drug]?, [food product drug]?

For the [Respiratory System]?
bronchodilator?, anti-inflammatory?, anti-allergic?, antitussive?, mucolytic?, decongestant?
corticosteroid?, [Beta antagonist]?, anticholinergic?, steroid?

For the Ear, Nose and Oropharynx
sympathomimetic?, antihistamine?, anticholinergic?, anti-inflammatory?, steroid?, antiseptic?, [local anaesthetic]?, antifungal?, cerumenolytic?

For the Eye
anti-infective?, [topical antibiotic]?, astringent?, anti-inflammatory?, miotics?, [adrenergic neurone blocker]?, [carbonic anhydrase inhibitor]?, [ocular lubricant]?, mydriatic?, stains?

For Allergic? Disorders
anti-allergic?, [[antihistamine], NSAID

For the Skin
emollient?, anti-pruritic?, antifungal?, antibacterial?, disinfectant?, scabicide?, pediculicide?, [tar products]?, [vitamin A derivatives]?, [vitamin D analogue]?, keratolytic?, abrasive?, [systemic antibiotic]?, [topical antibiotic]?, hormones, [desloughing agent]?, [exudate absorbant]?, fibrinolytic?, proteolytic?, sunscreen?, antiperspirant?

For Contraception
contraceptive, oral contraceptives, [contraceptive devices]?, spermicide?, [depot contraceptives]?

For Obstetrics and Gynaecology
NSAID, anticholinergic?, [haemostatic drug]?, antifibrinolytic?, [Hormone Replacement Therapy]?, [bone regulator]?, [Beta agonist]?, [follicle stimulating hormone]?, [leuteinising hormone]?, LHRH?
[gamolenic acid]?, [gonadotrophin release inhibitor]?, progestogen?, [dopamine agonist]?, oestrogen, prostaglandin?, gonadorelin?, clomiphene?, tamoxifen?

For Neoplastc disorders
[cytotoxic drug]?, [sex hormones]?, [aromatase inhibitor]?, [somatostatin inhibitor]?, [recombinant interleukin]?

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antinfective?, neuroleptic?, antiserum?

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