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    Medications can be classified in several ways, including by system treated, function, or chemical makeup. The document provides examples and descriptions of classifications like antacids, antidiabetics, laxatives, and antihistamines. For each classification, it discusses actions, uses, side effects, contraindications, and examples of medications within that group.

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    Medications can be classified in several ways, including by system treated, function, or chemical makeup. The document provides examples and descriptions of classifications like antacids, antidiabetics, laxatives, and antihistamines. For each classification, it discusses actions, uses, side effects, contraindications, and examples of medications within that group.

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    Medications can be classified in several ways, including by system treated, function, or chemical makeup. The document provides examples and descriptions of classifications like antacids, antidiabetics, laxatives, and antihistamines. For each classification, it discusses actions, uses, side effects, contraindications, and examples of medications within that group.

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    Wel Com e To Pres Enta Tion: Ion o Fme Dica Tion

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    Shantanu Saha Sani
    Medications can be classified in several ways, including by system treated, function, or chemical makeup. The document provides examples and descriptions of classifications like antacids, antidiabetics, laxatives, and antihistamines. For each classification, it discusses actions, uses, side effects, contraindications, and examples of medications within that group.

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    CLASSIFICATIONS OF MEDICATIONS:
    Introduction:
    Medications can be classified according to their use or function, the
    system that they treat and their chemical makeup. For example,
    they
    can be classified according to system, as follows:
    • respiratory medications
    • cardiac medications
    • nervous system medications, etc.
    They can also be classified according to their function or use. For
    example, they can be classified as below:
    • nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications
    • narcotic analgesics
    • antidepressants, etc.
    Some descriptions:
    Antacid :
    Actions: They contain magnesium, aluminum, calcium and a
    combination of these compounds. They slow down the rate of gastric
    emptying and neutralize gastric acidity.
    Uses: Gastritis, peptic ulcer, hiatal hernia and reflux esophagitis.
    Adverse Reactions and Side Effects: Constipation, diarrhea, flatus,
    abdominal distention, alkaluria.
    Ctraindicationson: Allergy and sensitivity
    Implications: Assess epigastric pain, GI symptoms and renal problems
    and electrolytes.
    Examples of Medications in This Classification:
    • aluminum carbonate
    • calcium carbonate
    Antidiabetic:
    Actions:
    Insulin- lowers blood sugar, potassium and phosphate
    Oral hypoglycemic agents- stimulate the β -cells of the pancreas to
    release insulin.
    Uses: Diabetes and ketoacidosis
    Adverse Reactions and Side Effects: Hypoglycemia, hepatotoxicity,
    allergic responses
    Contraindications: Sensitivity. Oral agents are contraindicated for
    juvenile diabetes and ketoacidosis.
    Implications: Monitor blood glucose, assess for hypoglycemia, rotate
    insulin injection sites, and use human insulin with pork or beef
    sensitivity.
    Examples of Medications in This Classification:
    • insulin
    • glyburide
    Laxatives:
    Actions:
    Bulk laxatives – absorb water thus adding bulk to the stool
    Lubricants- increase water retention in the stool
    Stimulants- speed up peristalsis
    Saline laxatives- pull water into the intestines
    Osmotics- enhance peristalsis and increase distention
    Stool softeners- reduce the surface tension of liquids within the
    bowel.
    Uses: Constipation, as a bowel prep and a stool softener
    Examples of Medications in This Classification:
    • psyllium
    • docusate sodium
    • magnesium hydroxide
    • mineral oil
    • bisacodyl
    Antihistamin:
    Actions: Antagonists of histamine.
    Uses: Allergies, pruritus and rhinitis.
    Adverse Reactions and Side Effects: Most cause drowsiness,
    headache,
    urinary retention, blood dyscrasias, thickened bronchial secretions and
    GI effects
    Contraindications: Sensitivity, asthma, peptic ulcer, narrow angle
    glaucoma.
    Implications: Monitor urinary, respiratory and cardiac status. Also
    monitor for blood dyscrasias.
    Examples of Medications in This Classification:
    • diphenhydramine hydrochloride
    • chlorpheniramine maleat
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