FUNCTION OF

MEDICINES
Keisyahrani Putri Azmain
Kelas : IA Farmasi
NIM : 482012108041
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 1. Alginic Acid
● Alginic acid is widely used as an ingredient in food or medicine.

● The use of alginic acid is usually combined with aluminum

hydroxide and magnesium carbonate to relieve symptoms due to
increased stomach acid.

● Not only as an antacid, alginic acid can also be used to lower

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cholesterol levels, and help prevent and treat high blood pressure
(hypertension).
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 2. Calcitriol
1. Group Prescription drugs

2. Category Vitamin D analogues

3. Benefit Overcoming and preventing calcium deficiency and

bone disease in patients with impaired kidney function
and parathyroid glands
4. Consumed by Adults and children

5. Calcitriol for pregnant and
lactating women
Category C: Animal studies have shown adverse
effects on the fetus, but there have been no controlled
studies in pregnant women. Drugs should only be
used if the expected benefit outweighs the risk to the
fetus.

Calcitriol can be absorbed into breast milk. If you are

breastfeeding, do not use this medicine without
consulting your doctor
6. Medicine form Capsule
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 3. Dexchlorpheniramine
1. Group Therapeutic class: Antihistamines Classification of
drugs: First generation histamine antagonists
2. Drug category Prescription drugs

3. Drug dosage form Tablets, syrup

4. Consumed by Adults and children

5. Dexchlorpheniramine for Category B: The study found no malformation effects

pregnant and lactating women or effects that interfere with fetal development.
6. Dose Everyone's dose is different. Make sure to always
consult with your doctor before using or taking
medication.
7. Benefit Dexchlorpheniramine is used to treat allergy
symptoms, such as itching, runny nose, watery eyes,
and sneezing.

This drug relieves allergy symptoms by blocking the

effects of histamine substances in the body.
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 conclusion

Each type of drug has its own function in

overcoming various diseases. Drugs sold in
pharmacies can be purchased using a prescription
from a doctor or not using it.
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― Keisyahrani Putri Azmain

Thank you!
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