1.
Analgesics (Pain Relievers)
Active Ingredients: Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen, Naproxen, Aspirin
Brand Names: Tylenol, Advil, Aleve, Bayer
Purpose: Relieves pain (e.g., headaches, muscle aches, arthritis)
2. Antipyretics (Fever Reducers)
Active Ingredients: Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen, Aspirin
Brand Names: Tylenol, Advil, Bayer
Purpose: Reduces fever and inflammation
3. Antibiotics (Bacterial Infection Treatment)
Active Ingredients: Amoxicillin, Azithromycin, Ciprofloxacin
Brand Names: Amoxil, Zithromax (Z-Pak), Cipro
Purpose: Treats bacterial infections
4. Antibacterial (Prevents/Treats Bacterial Growth)
Active Ingredients: Triclosan, Chlorhexidine, Neomycin
Brand Names: Hibiclens, Neosporin, Dettol
Purpose: Kills or slows bacterial growth (used in soaps, creams, disinfectants)
5. Antifungal (Fungal Infection Treatment)
Active Ingredients: Clotrimazole, Fluconazole, Terbinafine
Brand Names: Lotrimin, Diflucan, Lamisil
Purpose: Treats fungal infections like athlete’s foot, yeast infections
6. Antidepressants (Depression & Mood Disorder Treatment)
Active Ingredients: Fluoxetine, Sertraline, Escitalopram
Brand Names: Prozac, Zoloft, Lexapro
Purpose: Manages depression, anxiety, and mood disorders
7. Antianxiety (Anxiety & Panic Disorder Treatment)
Active Ingredients: Alprazolam, Diazepam, Lorazepam
Brand Names: Xanax, Valium, Ativan
Purpose: Reduces anxiety, panic attacks, and tension
8. Mood Stabilizers (Bipolar Disorder Treatment)
Active Ingredients: Lithium, Valproate, Lamotrigine
Brand Names: Eskalith, Depakote, Lamictal
Purpose: Balances mood swings in bipolar disorder
9. Antihypertensive (High Blood Pressure Treatment)
Active Ingredients: Lisinopril, Losartan, Atenolol
Brand Names: Prinivil, Cozaar, Tenormin
Purpose: Lowers blood pressure
10. Calcium Channel Blockers (Heart & Blood Pressure Treatment)
Active Ingredients: Amlodipine, Diltiazem, Verapamil
Brand Names: Norvasc, Cardizem, Calan
Purpose: Relaxes blood vessels and reduces heart workload
11. Antacids (Heartburn & Acid Reflux Treatment)
Active Ingredients: Aluminum hydroxide, Magnesium hydroxide, Calcium carbonate
Brand Names: Tums, Maalox, Rolaids
Purpose: Neutralizes stomach acid
12. Antiarrhythmic (Irregular Heartbeat Treatment)
Active Ingredients: Amiodarone, Flecainide, Propafenone
Brand Names: Cordarone, Tambocor, Rythmol
Purpose: Controls abnormal heart rhythms
13. Antihistamines (Allergy & Cold Symptom Relief)
Active Ingredients: Diphenhydramine, Loratadine, Cetirizine
Brand Names: Benadryl, Claritin, Zyrtec
Purpose: Relieves allergy symptoms, runny nose, itching
14. Anticoagulants (Blood Thinners to Prevent Clots)
Active Ingredients: Warfarin, Heparin, Rivaroxaban
Brand Names: Coumadin, Lovenox, Xarelto
Purpose: Prevents blood clots, reduces stroke risk
15. Diuretics (Water Pills for High Blood Pressure & Swelling)
Active Ingredients: Furosemide, Hydrochlorothiazide, Spironolactone
Brand Names: Lasix, Microzide, Aldactone
Purpose: Removes excess water and salt from the body
16. Laxatives (Relieves Constipation)
Active Ingredients: Polyethylene glycol, Bisacodyl, Psyllium
Brand Names: Miralax, Dulcolax, Metamucil
Purpose: Stimulates bowel movements
