Anthelmintics
Anthelmintics are drugs used to treat infections caused by susceptible invading worms.
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Anti-Infective Drugs
Anti-infective agents are drugs utilized to exert effect on invading foreign organisms on the body, especially those which can cause infection.
Antifungals
Antifungals are used to treat mycosis, or infections caused by fungi.
Antiviral Drugs
Antivirals are agents used to treat the diseases caused by viruses such as warts and common colds.
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) and Related Agents
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) provide strong anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects without the adverse effects associated with corticosteroids. Learn about NSAIDs in this study guide.
Salicylates
Salicylates are salicylic acid compounds with anti-inflammatory, antipyretic (fever-blocking), and analgesic (pain-blocking) properties. These drugs are widely available as nonprescription drugs and are relatively nontoxic when used as directed.
Antiarthritic Drugs
Antiarthritic agents are drugs that are also used to block the inflammatory process. Antiarthritic drugs include gold compounds.
Immunosuppressants (Immunomodulators, Interleukin Receptor Antagonists)
mmunosuppressants or immune suppressants are usually used in conjunction with corticosteroids to block inflammatory reaction and decrease initial damage to cells in cases of organ transplantation and autoimmune diseases.
Immunostimulants (Interferons, Interleukins)
Immunostimulants or immune stimulants are drugs that energize the immune system when it is exhausted from fighting prolonged invasion or when the immune system needs help fighting a specific pathogen or cancer cell. It is one of the classifications of drug class called immunomodulators.
Cholinergic Agonists (Parasympathomimetics)
Cholinergic agonists act at the same site as the neurotransmitter acetylcholine (ACh) and increase the activity of the ACh receptor sites throughout the body. Cholinergic agonists act at the same site as the neurotransmitter acetylcholine (ACh) and increase the activity of the ACh receptor sites throughout the body.Cholinergic agonists act at the same site as the neurotransmitter acetylcholine (ACh) and increase the activity of the ACh receptor sites throughout the body. They are also called as parasympathomimetics.