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