Editing Medication (section)

==Types of medicines==
{{See also|:Category:Drugs by target organ system}}
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=== For the digestive system ===
* Lower digestive tract: [[laxative]]s, [[antispasmodic]]s, [[antidiarrhoeal]]s, [[bile acid sequestrant]]s, [[opioid|opioids]].
* Upper [[human gastrointestinal tract|digestive tract]]: [[antacid]]s, [[reflux suppressant]]s, [[antiflatulent]]s, [[dopamine antagonist|antidopaminergics]], [[proton pump inhibitor]]s (PPIs), [[H2 antagonist|H<sub>2</sub>-receptor antagonists]], [[cytoprotectant]]s, [[prostaglandin analogue]]s.

=== For the cardiovascular system ===
* Affecting [[blood pressure]]/([[antihypertensive drug]]s): [[ACE inhibitor]]s, [[Angiotensin II receptor antagonist|angiotensin receptor blockers]], [[beta-blocker]]s, [[alpha blocker|α blockers]], [[calcium channel blocker]]s, thiazide diuretics, loop diuretics, aldosterone inhibitors.
* [[Coagulation]]: [[anticoagulant]]s, [[heparin]], [[antiplatelet drug]]s, [[Fibrinolysis|fibrinolytics]], [[Factor VIII|anti-hemophilic factors]], [[Antihemorrhagic|haemostatic drugs]].
* General: [[beta blocker|β-receptor blockers]] ("beta blockers"), [[calcium channel blocker]]s, [[diuretic]]s, [[cardiac glycoside]]s, [[Antiarrhythmic agent|antiarrhythmics]], [[nitrate]], [[antianginal]]s, [[vasoconstriction|vasoconstrictors]], [[vasodilation|vasodilators]].
* [[HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors]] (statins) for lowering LDL cholesterol inhibitors: [[hypolipidaemic agent]]s.

=== For the central nervous system ===

Drugs affecting the [[central nervous system]] include [[psychedelic drug|psychedelics]], [[hypnotic]]s, [[anaesthetics]], [[antipsychotic]]s, [[eugeroic]]s, [[antidepressant]]s (including [[tricyclic antidepressant]]s, [[monoamine oxidase inhibitor]]s, [[Lithium pharmacology|lithium salts]], and [[selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor]]s (SSRIs)), [[antiemetic]]s, [[anticonvulsant]]s/antiepileptics, [[anxiolytic]]s, [[barbiturate]]s, movement disorder (e.g., [[Parkinson's disease]]) drugs, [[nootropics]], [[stimulant]]s (including [[amphetamine]]s), [[benzodiazepine]]s, [[cyclopyrrolones]], [[dopamine antagonist]]s, [[Histamine antagonist|antihistamines]], [[cholinergic]]s, [[anticholinergic]]s, [[emetic]]s, [[cannabinoid]]s, and [[serotonin antagonist|5-HT (serotonin) antagonists]].

=== For pain ===
{{See also|Analgesic}}
The main classes of painkillers are [[NSAIDs]], [[opioid]]s, and local [[anesthetic]]s.

'''For consciousness (anesthetic drugs)'''

{{See also|Anesthetic}}

Some anesthetics include [[benzodiazepine]]s and [[barbiturate]]s.

=== For musculoskeletal disorders ===
The main categories of drugs for [[musculoskeletal disorders]] are: [[NSAID]]s (including [[COX-2 selective inhibitor]]s), [[muscle relaxant]]s, [[Neuromuscular drug|neuromuscular drugs]], and [[Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor|anticholinesterases]].

=== For the eye ===
* Anti-[[allergy]]: [[mast cell|mast cell inhibitors.]]
* [[Antifungal medication|Anti-fungal]]: [[imidazole]]s, [[polyene]]s.
* Anti-[[glaucoma]]: adrenergic agonists, [[beta-blocker]]s, carbonic anhydrase inhibitors/[[hyperosmotic]]s, [[cholinergic]]s, [[miotic]]s, [[parasympathomimetic]]s, prostaglandin agonists/[[prostaglandin inhibitors]], [[nitroglycerin]].
* [[Anti-inflammatory]]: [[NSAID]]s, [[corticosteroids]].
* [[Antibacterial]]: [[antibiotic]]s, [[topical antibiotic]]s, [[sulfa drugs]], [[aminoglycosides]], [[fluoroquinolones]].
* [[Antiviral drugs]].
* Diagnostic: [[topical anesthetic]]s, [[sympathomimetic]]s, [[parasympatholytic]]s, [[mydriatic]]s, [[cycloplegic]]s.
* General: adrenergic neurone blocker, [[astringent]].

=== For the ear, nose, and oropharynx ===
[[Antibiotics]], [[sympathomimetic]]s, [[antihistamine]]s, [[anticholinergic]]s, [[NSAID]]s, [[corticosteroid]]s, [[antiseptic]]s, [[local anesthetic]]s, [[Antifungal medication|antifungals]], and cerumenolytics.

=== For the respiratory system ===
[[Bronchodilator]]s, [[antitussive]]s, [[mucolytic]]s, [[decongestant]]s, inhaled and systemic [[corticosteroid]]s, [[beta2-adrenergic agonist]]s, [[anticholinergic]]s, [[mast cell stabilizers]], [[leukotriene antagonist]]s.

=== For endocrine problems ===
[[Androgen]]s, [[antiandrogen]]s, [[estrogen]]s, [[gonadotropin]], [[corticosteroid]]s, [[human growth hormone]], [[insulin]], [[antidiabetic]]s ([[sulfonylurea]]s, [[biguanide]]s/[[metformin]], [[thiazolidinedione]]s, [[insulin]]), [[thyroid hormone]]s, antithyroid drugs, [[calcitonin]], [[diphosphonate]], [[vasopressin analogue]]s.

=== For the reproductive system or urinary system ===
[[Antifungal medication|Antifungal]], [[alkalinizing agent]]s, [[Quinolone antibiotic|quinolones]], [[antibiotic]]s, [[cholinergic]]s, [[anticholinergic]]s, [[antispasmodic]]s, [[5-alpha reductase inhibitor]], [[selective alpha-1 blocker]]s, [[sildenafil]]s, [[fertility medication]]s.

=== For contraception ===
* [[Hormonal contraception]].
* [[Ormeloxifene]].
* [[Spermicide]].

=== For obstetrics and gynecology ===
[[NSAID]]s, [[anticholinergic]]s, [[haemostatic drug]]s, [[antifibrinolytic]]s, [[Hormone therapy|Hormone Replacement Therapy]] (HRT), bone regulators, [[beta-receptor agonist]]s, [[follicle stimulating hormone]], [[luteinising hormone]], [[LHRH]], [[gamolenic acid]], [[gonadotropin release inhibitor]], [[progestogen]], [[dopamine agonist]]s, [[estrogen|oestrogen]], [[prostaglandin]]s, [[gonadorelin]], [[clomiphene]], [[tamoxifen]], [[diethylstilbestrol]].

=== For the skin ===
[[Emollient]]s, [[antipruritic|anti-pruritics]], [[Antifungal medication|antifungals]], [[antiseptic]]s, [[scabicide]]s, [[pediculicide]]s, [[tar]] products, [[vitamin A derivatives]], [[vitamin D analogue]]s, [[keratolytic]]s, [[abrasive]]s, [[systemic antibiotic]]s, [[topical]] [[antibiotic]]s, [[hormone]]s, desloughing agents, exudate absorbents, [[fibrinolytic]]s, [[proteolytic]]s, [[sunscreen]]s, [[antiperspirant]]s, [[corticosteroid]]s, immune modulators.

=== For infections and infestations ===
[[Antibiotic]]s, [[Antifungal medication|antifungals]], [[antileprotic]]s, [[antituberculous drug]]s, [[antimalarial]]s, [[anthelmintic]]s, [[amoebicide]]s, [[Antiviral drug|antivirals]], [[antiprotozoal agent|antiprotozoals]], probiotics, prebiotics, [[antitoxin]]s, and antivenoms.

=== For the immune system ===
[[Vaccine]]s, [[immunoglobulin]]s, [[immunosuppressant]]s, [[interferon]]s, and [[monoclonal antibody|monoclonal antibodies]].

=== For allergic disorders ===
[[Anti-allergic]]s, [[antihistamine]]s, [[NSAID]]s,{{medical citation needed|date=November 2022}} [[corticosteroid]]s.

=== For nutrition ===
Tonics, [[electrolyte]]s and mineral preparations (including iron preparations and [[Magnesium (pharmaceutical preparation)|magnesium preparations]]), [[parenteral nutrition]], [[vitamin]]s, [[anti-obesity drug]]s, [[anabolic drug]]s, haematopoietic drugs, food product drugs.

=== For neoplastic disorders ===
[[Cytotoxic drug]]s, [[therapeutic antibody|therapeutic antibodies]], [[sex hormone]]s, [[aromatase inhibitor]]s, somatostatin inhibitors, recombinant [[interleukin]]s, [[Granulocyte-colony 0pp0- factor|G-CSF]], [[erythropoietin]].

=== For diagnostics ===
[[Contrast media]].

=== For euthanasia ===
{{See also|Barbiturate}}
A euthanaticum is used for [[euthanasia]] and [[Assisted suicide|physician-assisted suicide]]. Euthanasia is not permitted by law in many countries, and consequently, medicines will not be licensed for this use in those countries.