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Drugs Classification Indication Mechanism of Action

Omeprazole Proton-pump inhibitor used to treat symptoms of Suppresses gastric acid


(Prilosec) gastroesophageal reflux secretion by specific
disease (GERD) and other inhibition of the hydrogen
conditions caused by excess potassium ATP as enzyme
stomach acid. It is also used system at the secretory
to promote healing of erosive surface of the gastric parietal
esophagitis (damage to your cells; blocks the final step of
esophagus caused by acid production
stomach acid)

Levetiracetam Anti-convulsant used in combination with Appears to inhibit burst


(Keppra) other medications to treat firing without affecting
seizure disorders normal neuronal
excitability and may
selectively prevent
hypersynchronization of
epileptiform burst firing
and propagation of
seizure activity.
Drugs Classification Indication Mechanism of Action
Tranexamic acid Anti-fibrinolytic Treatment of excessive Inhibits action of
(Hemostan) bleeding from systemic or plasminogen
local
Metoclopramide Dopaminergic blocker Relief of symptoms of Stimulates motility of
(Maxolon) acute and recurrent upper GI tract without
diabetic gastroparesis stimulating gastric, biliary
or pancreatic secretions
Mannitol Osmotic diuretic Treatment of acute Increase the osmotic
(Osmitrol) oliguric renal failure pressure of the glomerular
filtrate and inhibiting
reabsorption of water and
electrolytes
Ceftriaxone Cephalosporin Lowers respiratory Inhibits synthesis of
(Rocephin) infections caused by bacterial cell wall causing
Streptococcus pneumonia, cell death
staphylococcus aureus,
haemophilus influenza, E.
coli
Drugs Classification Indication Mechanism of Action

Azithromycin Macrolides Treatment of lower prevents bacteria from


(Zithromax) respiratory infections: growing by interfering
Acute bacterial with their protein
exacerbations of COPD synthesis
due to Haemophilus
influenza, Streptococcus
Pneumoniae, Community
Acquired Pneumonia
Diazepam Benzodiazepine Treat anxiety, alcohol It increases neuronal
(Valium) withdrawal, and seizures. membrane permeability
to chloride ions by
binding to stereospecific

Gabapentin Anti-convulsant Treatment of partial and


(Neurontin) generalized tonic-clonic
seizures.
Drugs Classification Indication Mechanism of Action

Lactulose Laxative Treatment of constipation Increase the osmotic


(Enulose) pressure in the colon and
slightly acidify the colonic
contents, resulting in an
increase in water stool
content, stool softening,
laxative action
Paracetamol Analgesic Antipyretic To relieve mild to May caused analgesia by
(Panadol) moderate pain due to inhibiting CNS
things such as headache prostaglandin synthesis
and it also used to bring
down high temperature.

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