Common Drugs for Various Body Systems

 

Respiratory System

 

Asthma: Bronchodilators - Salbutamol, Ipratropium

Cough: Expectorants - Ambroxol, Guaifenesin

Allergy: Antihistamines - Cetirizine, Loratadine

Infections: Antibiotics - Azithromycin, Amoxicillin

 

Cardiovascular System

 

Hypertension: Antihypertensives - Amlodipine, Losartan

Angina: Nitrates - Nitroglycerin

Arrhythmia: Antiarrhythmics - Amiodarone, Digoxin

Heart failure: Diuretics - Furosemide, Spironolactone

 

Nervous System

 

Seizures: Antiepileptics - Phenytoin, Carbamazepine

Anxiety: Anxiolytics - Diazepam, Lorazepam

Depression: Antidepressants - Fluoxetine, Amitriptyline

Parkinson's: Dopaminergic drugs - Levodopa, Carbidopa

 

Gastrointestinal System

 

Acidity: Antacids / PPIs - Pantoprazole, Ranitidine

Constipation: Laxatives - Lactulose, Bisacodyl

Diarrhea: Antidiarrheals - Loperamide, ORS

Nausea/Vomiting: Antiemetics - Ondansetron, Domperidone

 

Renal/Urinary System

 

UTI: Antibiotics - Nitrofurantoin, Ciprofloxacin

Fluid overload: Diuretics - Furosemide

Kidney stones: Antispasmodics - Hyoscine, Tamsulosin

 

Musculoskeletal System

 

Pain/Inflammation: NSAIDs - Ibuprofen, Diclofenac

Gout: Anti-gout agents - Allopurinol, Colchicine

Osteoporosis: Calcium/Vitamin D - Calcium carbonate, Calcitriol

 

Immune System/Infections

 

Bacterial: Antibiotics - Amoxicillin, Ceftriaxone

Viral: Antivirals - Acyclovir, Oseltamivir

Fungal: Antifungals - Fluconazole, Clotrimazole

TB: Anti-TB drugs - Isoniazid, Rifampicin

 

Endocrine System

 

Diabetes: Antidiabetics - Metformin, Insulin

Thyroid: Hormones - Levothyroxine, Carbimazole

Steroid deficiency: Corticosteroids - Prednisolone, Dexamethasone

 

Hematologic System

 

Anemia: Hematinics - Ferrous sulfate, Folic acid, Vitamin B12

Clotting disorders: Anticoagulants - Heparin, Warfarin

Platelet disorders: Antiplatelets - Aspirin, Clopidogrel

Bleeding control: Hemostatics - Tranexamic acid, Vitamin K

 

Oral/Dental System

 

Dental pain: Analgesics - Ibuprofen, Paracetamol

Infection: Antibiotics - Metronidazole, Amoxicillin

Fungal infection: Antifungals - Nystatin, Clotrimazole

 

Eye System

 

Eye infection: Antibiotic drops - Ciprofloxacin drops

Allergy: Antihistamine drops - Olopatadine

Glaucoma: Eye drops - Timolol, Latanoprost

Dry eyes: Lubricants - Carboxymethylcellulose drops

 

Ear System

 

Ear infection: Antibiotic drops - Ofloxacin, Ciprofloxacin

Wax removal: Cerumenolytics - Carbamide peroxide

Fungal infection: Antifungal drops – Clotrimazole

 

Nasal System

 

Nasal congestion: Decongestants - Xylometazoline, Oxymetazoline

Allergy: Nasal steroids - Fluticasone

Infection: Antibiotics (systemic) - Amoxicillin, Azithromycin

 

Skin System

 

Bacterial infection: Topical antibiotics - Mupirocin

Fungal infection: Topical antifungals - Clotrimazole, Ketoconazole

Allergic rash: Antihistamines - Cetirizine, Hydroxyzine

Eczema: Topical steroids – Hydrocortisone

 

Reproductive System

 

Menstrual problems: Hormones - Medroxyprogesterone, OCPs

Contraception: Birth control - Oral pills, IUDs, Depot injections

Infertility: Fertility agents - Clomiphene citrate

Infections (STD): Antibiotics/Antivirals - Azithromycin, Acyclovir

 

Psychiatric Conditions

 

Depression: Antidepressants - Sertraline, Amitriptyline

Anxiety: Benzodiazepines - Diazepam, Alprazolam

Schizophrenia: Antipsychotics - Haloperidol, Risperidone

Insomnia: Sedatives - Zolpidem, Diazepam

 

Pediatric Use

 

Fever: Antipyretics - Paracetamol syrup

Worms: Anthelmintics - Albendazole, Mebendazole

Cough/cold: Syrups - Ambroxol, Chlorpheniramine

Infections: Pediatric antibiotics - Amoxicillin-clavulanic acid, Cefixime

 

Geriatric Use

 

Memory loss: Cognitive enhancers - Donepezil

Bone health: Supplements - Calcium + Vitamin D

Constipation: Mild laxatives - Lactulose

Pain: Safer NSAIDs - Paracetamol preferred