Pharmacological Classification Index
Drug Class Explorer & Taxonomy
Browse pharmaceuticals organized by pharmacological mechanism, therapeutic family, and clinical receptor targets across 51 distinct medicine classes.
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Neuropsychiatry
Psychiatric
18 Active CompoundsFilter All
Pharmacological Mechanism of Action:Selective serotonin reuptake inhibition (SSRI), GABA receptor positive allosteric modulation, or dopaminergic pathway stabilization.
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AlprazolamAlprazolam
View Monograph CitalopramCitalopram
View Monograph ClonazepamClonazepam
View Monograph DiazepamDiazepam
View Monograph DuloxetineDuloxetine
View Monograph EscitalopramEscitalopram
View Monograph FluoxetineFluoxetine
View Monograph HaloperidolHaloperidol
View Monograph MirtazapineMirtazapine
View Monograph NortriptylineNortriptyline Hydrochloride
View Monograph OlanzapineOlanzapine
View Monograph ParoxetineParoxetine
View Monograph QuetiapineQuetiapine
View Monograph SertralineSertraline
View Monograph TemazepamTemazepam
View Monograph VenlafaxineVenlafaxine
View Monograph XanaxAlprazolam
View Monograph ZoloftSertraline Hydrochloride
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Pain Management
Analgesic
13 Active CompoundsFilter All
Pharmacological Mechanism of Action:Inhibition of cyclooxygenase (COX-1/COX-2) enzymes reducing prostaglandin synthesis, or central pain pathway modulation.
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AcetaminophenAcetaminophen
View Monograph AspirinAspirin
View Monograph CelecoxibCelecoxib
View Monograph HydrocodoneHydrocodone
View Monograph HydromorphoneHydromorphone
View Monograph IbuprofenIbuprofen
View Monograph IndomethacinIndomethacin
View Monograph KetorolacKetorolac
View Monograph MeloxicamMeloxicam
View Monograph NaproxenNaproxen
View Monograph OxycodoneOxycodone Hydrochloride
View Monograph ParacetamolParacetamol (Acetaminophen)
View Monograph TramadolTramadol
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Cardiology
Antihypertensive
13 Active CompoundsFilter All
Pharmacological Mechanism of Action:Vasodilation, sympathetic block, renin-angiotensin-aldosterone axis inhibition (ACE inhibitors, ARBs), and calcium-channel antagonism.
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AmlodipineAmlodipine
View Monograph AtenololAtenolol
View Monograph BenazeprilBenazepril
View Monograph LisinoprilLisinopril
View Monograph LosartanLosartan Potassium
View Monograph MetoprololMetoprolol Succinate / Metoprolol Tartrate
View Monograph NifedipineNifedipine
View Monograph QuinaprilQuinapril
View Monograph RamiprilRamipril
View Monograph TelmisartanTelmisartan
View Monograph TimololTimolol
View Monograph ValsartanValsartan
View Monograph VerapamilVerapamil
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Infectious Disease
Antibiotic
13 Active CompoundsFilter All
Pharmacological Mechanism of Action:Bactericidal cell-wall synthesis inhibition (penicillins, 1st/2nd/3rd gen cephalosporins like Cefpodoxime, Cephalexin, Cefuroxime, plus beta-lactamase suicide inhibition with Clavulanate), bacterial protein synthesis disruption (macrolides, tetracyclines), or bacterial DNA gyrase inhibition (fluoroquinolones).
Featured Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients in this Class:
AmoxicillinAmoxicillin
View Monograph Amoxicillin and Potassium ClavulanateAmoxicillin Trihydrate and Potassium Clavulanate
View Monograph AzithromycinAzithromycin
View Monograph Cefpodoxime ProxetilCefpodoxime Proxetil
View Monograph Cefuroxime AxetilCefuroxime Axetil
View Monograph CephalexinCephalexin (Cefalexin)
View Monograph CiprofloxacinCiprofloxacin Hydrochloride
View Monograph DoxycyclineDoxycycline
View Monograph GatifloxacinGatifloxacin
View Monograph GentamicinGentamicin
View Monograph NitrofurantoinNitrofurantoin
View Monograph TetracyclineTetracycline
View Monograph TobramycinTobramycin
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Antidiabetic
10 Active CompoundsFilter All
Pharmacological Mechanism of Action:Intestinal carbohydrate breakdown retardation via alpha-glucosidase inhibition (Voglibose), incretin GLP-1/GIP preservation via DPP-4 inhibition (Teneligliptin, Sitagliptin, Vildagliptin), renal glucose excretion via SGLT2 inhibition (Dapagliflozin, Empagliflozin), and hepatic gluconeogenesis suppression (Metformin).
Featured Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients in this Class:
DapagliflozinDapagliflozin
View Monograph GlimepirideGlimepiride
View Monograph GlipizideGlipizide
View Monograph GlyburideGlyburide
View Monograph JanuviaSitagliptin
View Monograph JardianceEmpagliflozin
View Monograph MetforminMetformin Hydrochloride
View Monograph TeneligliptinTeneligliptin (Teneligliptin Hydrobromide Hydrate)
View Monograph VildagliptinVildagliptin
View Monograph VogliboseVoglibose
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Pulmonology
Respiratory
5 Active CompoundsFilter All
Pharmacological Mechanism of Action:Beta-2 adrenergic receptor stimulation causing bronchodilation, leukotriene antagonism, and selective H1 antihistamine receptor blockade.
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Lipid Management
Statin
3 Active CompoundsFilter All
Pharmacological Mechanism of Action:Competitive inhibition of HMG-CoA reductase, the rate-limiting enzyme in hepatic cholesterol biosynthesis.
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Gastroenterology
Gastrointestinal
3 Active CompoundsFilter All
Pharmacological Mechanism of Action:Irreversible inhibition of the H+/K+ ATPase proton pump in gastric parietal cells, or H2 receptor blockade.
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Therapeutics
Skeletal Muscle Relaxant
2 Active CompoundsFilter All
Pharmacological Mechanism of Action:Targeted pharmacological action on cellular receptors and enzymatic pathways.
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Therapeutics
Corticosteroid
2 Active CompoundsFilter All
Pharmacological Mechanism of Action:Targeted pharmacological action on cellular receptors and enzymatic pathways.
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Therapeutics
Alpha-1 Blockers
2 Active CompoundsFilter All
Pharmacological Mechanism of Action:Targeted pharmacological action on cellular receptors and enzymatic pathways.
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Therapeutics
Vitamin
2 Active CompoundsFilter All
Pharmacological Mechanism of Action:Targeted pharmacological action on cellular receptors and enzymatic pathways.
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Therapeutics
Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitor
1 Active CompoundsFilter All
Pharmacological Mechanism of Action:Targeted pharmacological action on cellular receptors and enzymatic pathways.
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Therapeutics
Beta-1 Selective Blocker
1 Active CompoundsFilter All
Pharmacological Mechanism of Action:Targeted pharmacological action on cellular receptors and enzymatic pathways.
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Therapeutics
NDRI
1 Active CompoundsFilter All
Pharmacological Mechanism of Action:Targeted pharmacological action on cellular receptors and enzymatic pathways.
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Therapeutics
P2Y12 Platelet Inhibitor
1 Active CompoundsFilter All
Pharmacological Mechanism of Action:Targeted pharmacological action on cellular receptors and enzymatic pathways.
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Dermatology
Dermatological
1 Active CompoundsFilter All
Pharmacological Mechanism of Action:Topical antifungal ergosterol synthesis inhibition, anti-inflammatory corticosteroids, and antimicrobial barrier agents.
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Therapeutics
Anticonvulsant
1 Active CompoundsFilter All
Pharmacological Mechanism of Action:Targeted pharmacological action on cellular receptors and enzymatic pathways.
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Therapeutics
Cholinesterase Inhibitor
1 Active CompoundsFilter All
Pharmacological Mechanism of Action:Targeted pharmacological action on cellular receptors and enzymatic pathways.
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Therapeutics
Glucose Elevating Agent
1 Active CompoundsFilter All
Pharmacological Mechanism of Action:Targeted pharmacological action on cellular receptors and enzymatic pathways.
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Therapeutics
Antifungal
1 Active CompoundsFilter All
Pharmacological Mechanism of Action:Targeted pharmacological action on cellular receptors and enzymatic pathways.
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Therapeutics
Expectorant
1 Active CompoundsFilter All
Pharmacological Mechanism of Action:Targeted pharmacological action on cellular receptors and enzymatic pathways.
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Hematology
Anticoagulant
1 Active CompoundsFilter All
Pharmacological Mechanism of Action:Inhibition of clotting cascade factors (Factor Xa, thrombin, Vitamin K epoxide reductase) preventing thrombosis.
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Therapeutics
Vasodilator
1 Active CompoundsFilter All
Pharmacological Mechanism of Action:Targeted pharmacological action on cellular receptors and enzymatic pathways.
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Therapeutics
Thiazide Diuretic
1 Active CompoundsFilter All
Pharmacological Mechanism of Action:Targeted pharmacological action on cellular receptors and enzymatic pathways.
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Therapeutics
Antimalarial, DMARD
1 Active CompoundsFilter All
Pharmacological Mechanism of Action:Targeted pharmacological action on cellular receptors and enzymatic pathways.
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Therapeutics
General Anesthetic
1 Active CompoundsFilter All
Pharmacological Mechanism of Action:Targeted pharmacological action on cellular receptors and enzymatic pathways.
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Therapeutics
Alpha/Beta Adrenergic Blocker
1 Active CompoundsFilter All
Pharmacological Mechanism of Action:Targeted pharmacological action on cellular receptors and enzymatic pathways.
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Therapeutics
Endocrine
1 Active CompoundsFilter All
Pharmacological Mechanism of Action:Targeted pharmacological action on cellular receptors and enzymatic pathways.
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Therapeutics
Nitrates
1 Active CompoundsFilter All
Pharmacological Mechanism of Action:Targeted pharmacological action on cellular receptors and enzymatic pathways.
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Therapeutics
5-HT3 Receptor Antagonists
1 Active CompoundsFilter All
Pharmacological Mechanism of Action:Targeted pharmacological action on cellular receptors and enzymatic pathways.
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Therapeutics
Alpha-Adrenergic Agonists
1 Active CompoundsFilter All
Pharmacological Mechanism of Action:Targeted pharmacological action on cellular receptors and enzymatic pathways.
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Therapeutics
Corticosteroids, Systemic
1 Active CompoundsFilter All
Pharmacological Mechanism of Action:Targeted pharmacological action on cellular receptors and enzymatic pathways.
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Therapeutics
Calcineurin Inhibitors
1 Active CompoundsFilter All
Pharmacological Mechanism of Action:Targeted pharmacological action on cellular receptors and enzymatic pathways.
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Therapeutics
Phosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitors
1 Active CompoundsFilter All
Pharmacological Mechanism of Action:Targeted pharmacological action on cellular receptors and enzymatic pathways.
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Therapeutics
Allylamine Antifungals
1 Active CompoundsFilter All
Pharmacological Mechanism of Action:Targeted pharmacological action on cellular receptors and enzymatic pathways.
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Therapeutics
Androgens
1 Active CompoundsFilter All
Pharmacological Mechanism of Action:Targeted pharmacological action on cellular receptors and enzymatic pathways.
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Therapeutics
Methylxanthines
1 Active CompoundsFilter All
Pharmacological Mechanism of Action:Targeted pharmacological action on cellular receptors and enzymatic pathways.
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Therapeutics
P2Y12 Platelet Inhibitors
1 Active CompoundsFilter All
Pharmacological Mechanism of Action:Targeted pharmacological action on cellular receptors and enzymatic pathways.
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Therapeutics
Anticholinergics (LAMA)
1 Active CompoundsFilter All
Pharmacological Mechanism of Action:Targeted pharmacological action on cellular receptors and enzymatic pathways.
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Therapeutics
Alpha-2 Adrenergic Agonists
1 Active CompoundsFilter All
Pharmacological Mechanism of Action:Targeted pharmacological action on cellular receptors and enzymatic pathways.
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Therapeutics
Anticholinergics / Antimuscarinics
1 Active CompoundsFilter All
Pharmacological Mechanism of Action:Targeted pharmacological action on cellular receptors and enzymatic pathways.
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Therapeutics
Anticonvulsants
1 Active CompoundsFilter All
Pharmacological Mechanism of Action:Targeted pharmacological action on cellular receptors and enzymatic pathways.
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Therapeutics
Loop Diuretics
1 Active CompoundsFilter All
Pharmacological Mechanism of Action:Targeted pharmacological action on cellular receptors and enzymatic pathways.
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Therapeutics
Serotonin Modulators
1 Active CompoundsFilter All
Pharmacological Mechanism of Action:Targeted pharmacological action on cellular receptors and enzymatic pathways.
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Therapeutics
Gallstone Dissolution Agents
1 Active CompoundsFilter All
Pharmacological Mechanism of Action:Targeted pharmacological action on cellular receptors and enzymatic pathways.
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Therapeutics
Antivirals
1 Active CompoundsFilter All
Pharmacological Mechanism of Action:Targeted pharmacological action on cellular receptors and enzymatic pathways.
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Therapeutics
Vitamin K Antagonist Anticoagulant
1 Active CompoundsFilter All
Pharmacological Mechanism of Action:Targeted pharmacological action on cellular receptors and enzymatic pathways.
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Therapeutics
Direct Factor Xa Inhibitor (DOAC)
1 Active CompoundsFilter All
Pharmacological Mechanism of Action:Targeted pharmacological action on cellular receptors and enzymatic pathways.
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Therapeutics
Combination Oral Contraceptive (Progestin/Estrogen)
1 Active CompoundsFilter All
Pharmacological Mechanism of Action:Targeted pharmacological action on cellular receptors and enzymatic pathways.
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Therapeutics
Second-Generation Histamine H1 Receptor Antagonist
1 Active CompoundsFilter All
Pharmacological Mechanism of Action:Targeted pharmacological action on cellular receptors and enzymatic pathways.
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