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Pharmaceutical Categories - INI
Pharmaceutical categories are organized based on the WHO ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical) classification system. This includes major therapeutic drug categories such as analgesics, antibiotics, antihypertensives, blood glucose lowering drugs, and antiallergic agents, explaining their classifications and characteristics. It is widely used as foundational knowledge for pharmacotherapy in medical settings.
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[item.analgesics]
code=N02
slug=analgesics
name=Analgesics
description=Medications used to relieve pain.
atcCategory=Nervous System
examples=["Acetylsalicylic acid","Ibuprofen","Paracetamol","Morphine","Tramadol"]
[item.antibiotics]
code=J01
slug=antibiotics
name=Antibiotics
description=Medications used to treat bacterial infections.
atcCategory=Antiinfectives for Systemic Use
examples=["Amoxicillin","Cefazolin","Clarithromycin","Levofloxacin","Vancomycin"]
[item.antihypertensives]
code=C02-C09
slug=antihypertensives
name=Antihypertensives
description=Medications used to treat high blood pressure.
atcCategory=Cardiovascular System
examples=["Enalapril","Losartan","Amlodipine","Bisoprolol","Hydrochlorothiazide"]
[item.blood-glucose-lowering-drugs]
code=A10
slug=blood-glucose-lowering-drugs
name=Blood Glucose Lowering Drugs
description=Medications used for diabetes treatment.
atcCategory=Alimentary Tract and Metabolism
examples=["Metformin","Glimepiride","Sitagliptin","Canagliflozin","Liraglutide"]
[item.antiallergic-agents]
code=R06
slug=antiallergic-agents
name=Antiallergic Agents
description=Medications used to relieve allergic symptoms.
atcCategory=Respiratory System
examples=["Fexofenadine","Loratadine","Cetirizine","Olopatadine","Bilastine"]