Types of Prescription Drugs

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Anti-Infective Agents

• Anti-infective agents are a commonly used type of prescription drug. Drugs in this class include antibiotics, anti-fungals and anti-virals.
  
  

Cardiovascular Drugs

• Cardiovascular drugs regulate heart rhythm, control blood pressure and lower cholesterol. There are nine secondary classifications in this group.
  
  

Central Nervous System Agents

• Many central nervous system agents require additional governmental regulation due to the potential for abuse. Opioids, barbiturates, sedatives and hypnotics fall under this classification.
  
  

Respiratory Tract Agents

• Respiratory tract agents are used to treat various respiratory illnesses. Antihistamines and bronchodilators are in this classification.
  
  

Miscellaneous Therapeutic Agents

• Prescription drugs that do not fit into any of the other 29 primary classifications are grouped as miscellaneous therapeutic agents. Sub-classes include antidotes, anti-gout preparations, anti-Parkinsonian agents and immunosuppressive agents.