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Classification of Common Drugs

Generic name albendazole benzocaine carbidopa diclofenac esomeprazole fentanyl gentamicin heparin isoniazid lactulose metformin olmesartan paclitaxel quetiapine salbutamol thioridazine valsartan zolpidem Classification Anthelmintics Anaesthetics, local and general other ear preparations mouth/throat preparations Antiparkinsonian drug NSAID * Antacid, antireflux, antiulcerant Opioid analgesic Aminoglycoside Anticoagulant, antiplatelet, fibrinolytic Anti-TB agent Laxative, purgative, cholagogue, cholelitholytic & hepatic protector Antidiabetic Angiotensin II Antagonist (for HTN) Cytotoxic chemotherapy Antipsychotic Antiasthma & COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) preparation Antipsychotic Angiotensin II Antagonist Hypnotic, Sedative

Brand name Advil (ibuprofen) Bactrim Calcibloc (nifedipine) Dermovate (clobetasol) Effexor XR (venlafaxine) Fluimicil(aoetylcysteine) Gyros (ofloxacin) Iterax (hydroxyzine) Janumet (metformin, sitagliptin) Klaricid (clarithromycin) Maalox (aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide) Neobloc (metoprolol) Olmetec (olmesartan) Pediachlor (chloramphenicol) Qinolon (ofloxacin) Risperdal (risperidone) Seroquel XR (quetipaine) Tavegyl (clemastine)

Classification NSAID (nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug) Antibacterial Calcium antagonist Topical corticosteroids Antidepressant Cough & cold preparation Quinolone Anxiolytic, antihistamine and antiallergic Antidiabetic Macrolide Antacid, antireflux, antiulcerant Beta-blocker Angiotensin II Antagonist Chloramphenicol Quinolone Antipsychotic Antipsychotic Antihistamine, Antiallergic

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