| Chelating agents |
Toxicology, heavy metal antidote |
Bind to and facilitate excretion of heavy metals in cases of poisoning. |
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| Immunosuppressive agents |
Immunological, anti-rejection |
Suppress or reduce the strength of the body’s immune system. |
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| Hormonal contraceptives |
Reproductive, hormonal |
Medications containing synthetic hormones to prevent pregnancy. |
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| Inhaled corticosteroids |
Respiratory, anti-inflammatory |
Reduce airway inflammation and hyperresponsiveness in the lungs. |
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| Spermicides |
Contraceptive, chemical barrier |
Chemicals that inactivate or destroy sperm to prevent fertilization. |
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| Topical antipsoriatics |
Dermatological, anti-psoriatic |
Applied to the skin to reduce the symptoms of psoriasis by modulating immu… |
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| Anxiolytics, sedatives, and hypnotics |
CNS depressant, psychiatric agent |
Medications that reduce anxiety, induce sedation, or promote sleep. |
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| Selective phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5) inhibitors |
Urologic, vasodilator |
Enhance nitric oxide–mediated vasodilation by inhibiting the enzyme phosph… |
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| Thiazolidinediones |
Antidiabetic, insulin sensitizer |
Improve insulin sensitivity by activating peroxisome proliferator-activate… |
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| Laxatives |
Gastrointestinal, stool softener/laxative |
Promote evacuation of the bowels by increasing fecal water content or moti… |
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| Antianginal agents |
Cardiovascular, antianginal |
Treat angina pectoris by improving cardiac oxygen supply/demand balance. |
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| Glycopeptide antibiotics |
Antibiotic, cell wall synthesis inhibitor |
Inhibit bacterial cell wall synthesis, effective primarily against gram-po… |
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| Potassium sparing diuretics with thiazides |
Diuretic combination, antihypertensive |
Combines potassium-sparing and thiazide diuretics to maintain potassium ba… |
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| CNS stimulants |
CNS stimulant, psychostimulant |
Stimulate the central nervous system, increasing alertness, attention, and… |
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| Antiseptics and germicides |
Antimicrobial, disinfectant |
Chemical agents that destroy or inhibit the growth of microorganisms on li… |
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| Salicylates |
Analgesic, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, antiplatelet |
Inhibit cyclooxygenase enzymes, reducing prostaglandin formation; some als… |
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| Vitamin and mineral combinations |
Nutritional supplement |
Combination products providing multiple essential vitamins and minerals to… |
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| Gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonists |
Endocrine, reproductive |
Block pituitary GnRH receptors, reducing gonadotropin (LH and FSH) release. |
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| Cation exchange resins |
Electrolyte modifier |
Bind ions (such as potassium) in the intestine for excretion, lowering ser… |
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| Antithyroid agents |
Endocrine, antithyroid |
Inhibit thyroid hormone synthesis. |
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