What are examples of pharmaceuticals?
Examples of Pharmaceuticals
Pharmaceuticals are drugs or medications used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease. They can be classified based on their therapeutic use, chemical structure, or mechanism of action. Here are some common examples across different categories:
- Analgesics (Pain Relievers):
- Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
- Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)
- Aspirin
- Antibiotics (Fighting Infections):
- Amoxicillin
- Ciprofloxacin
- Azithromycin
- Antidepressants:
- Fluoxetine (Prozac)
- Sertraline (Zoloft)
- Citalopram (Celexa)
- Antihypertensives (Lowering Blood Pressure):
- Lisinopril
- Amlodipine
- Losartan
- Antidiabetics:
- Metformin
- Insulin
- Glipizide
- Antivirals:
- Oseltamivir (Tamiflu)
- Valacyclovir (Valtrex)
- Remdesivir
- Vaccines:
- Influenza vaccine
- COVID-19 mRNA vaccines (Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna)
- Hepatitis B vaccine
- Antihistamines (Allergy Relief):
- Loratadine (Claritin)
- Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
These are just a few examples. Pharmaceuticals encompass thousands of different medications targeting a wide range of medical conditions.