[The Top 100 Drugs Clinical pharmacology and practical prescribing 1E] The top 100 drugs listed by system

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Cardiovascular system

• Adenosine
• Adrenaline (epinephrine)
• Aldosterone antagonists
• Alpha-blockers
• Amiodarone
• Angiotensin receptor blockers
• Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
• Antimuscarinics, cardiovascular and gastrointestinal uses
• Aspirin
• Beta-blockers
• Calcium channel blockers
• Clopidogrel
• Colloids (plasma substitutes)
• Compound sodium lactate (Hartmann’s solution)
• Digoxin
• Dipyridamole
• Diuretics, loop
• Diuretics, potassium-sparing
• Diuretics, thiazide and thiazide-like
• Fibrinolytic drugs
• Heparins and fondaparinux
• Lidocaine
• Nicorandil
• Nitrates
• Opioids, strong
• Sodium chloride
• Warfarin

Respiratory system

• Antihistamines (H1-receptor antagonists)
• Antimuscarinics, bronchodilators
• Beta2-agonists
• Compound (β2-agonist–corticosteroid) inhalers
• Corticosteroids (glucocorticoids), inhaled
• Oxygen
• Phosphodiesterase (type 5) inhibitors

Nervous system

• Antidepressants, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
• Antidepressants, tricyclics and related drugs
• Antidepressants, venlafaxine and mirtazepine
• Antiemetics, dopamine D2-receptor antagonists
• Antiemetics, histamine H1-receptor antagonists
• Antiemetics, phenothiazines
• Antiemetics, serotonin 5-HT3-receptor antagonists
• Antipsychotics, first-generation (typical)
• Antipsychotics, second-generation (atypical)
• Aspirin
• Benzodiazepines
• Carbamazepine
• Dopaminergic drugs for Parkinson’s disease
• Gabapentin and pregabalin
• Lidocaine
• Naloxone
• Opioids, compound preparations
• Opioids, strong
• Opioids, weak
• Paracetamol
• Phenytoin
• Statins
• Valproate
• Vitamins
• Z-drugs

Gastrointestinal system and nutrition

• Acetylcysteine (N-acetylcysteine)
• Alginates and antacids
• Aminosalicylates
• Antiemetics, dopamine D2-receptor antagonists
• Antiemetics, histamine H1-receptor antagonists
• Antiemetics, phenothiazines
• Antiemetics, serotonin 5-HT3-receptor antagonists
• Antimotility drugs
• Antimuscarinics, cardiovascular and gastrointestinal uses
• Calcium and vitamin D
• H2-receptor antagonists
• Iron
• Laxatives, bulk-forming
• Laxatives, osmotic
• Laxatives, stimulant
• Proton pump inhibitors
• Vitamins

Renal and genitourinary tracts

• Alpha-blockers
• Antimuscarinics, genitourinary uses
• Calcium and vitamin D
• Colloids (plasma substitutes)
• Compound sodium lactate (Hartmann’s solution)
• Diuretics, loop
• Diuretics, thiazide and thiazide-like
• Glucose (dextrose)
• Oestrogens and progestogens
• Phosphodiesterase (type 5) inhibitors
• Diuretics, potassium-sparing
• Potassium, intravenous
• Potassium, oral
• Sodium chloride
• 5α-reductase inhibitors

Endocrine and reproductive systems

• Bisphosphonates
• Corticosteroids (glucocorticoids), systemic
• Glucose (dextrose)
• Insulin
• Metformin
• Oestrogens and progestogens
• Sulphonylureas
• Thiazolidinediones
• Thyroid hormones

Musculoskeletal system

• Allopurinol
• Aminosalicylates
• Calcium and vitamin D
• Methotrexate
• Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
• Quinine

Ophthalmology

• Ocular lubricants (artificial tears)
• Prostaglandin analogue eye drops

Skin

• Corticosteroids (glucocorticoids), topical
• Emollients

Blood

• Heparins and fondaparinux
• Iron
• Vitamins
• Warfarin

Infection

• Aminoglycosides
• Antifungal drugs
• Cephalosporins and carbapenems
• Macrolides
• Metronidazole
• Nitrofurantoin
• Penicillins
• Penicillins, antipseudomonal
• Penicillins, broad-spectrum
• Penicillins, penicillinase-resistant
• Quinine
• Quinolones
• Tetracyclines
• Trimethoprim
• Vaccines
• Vancomycin

Poisoning

• Acetylcysteine (N-acetylcysteine)
• Activated charcoal
• Benzodiazepines
• Naloxone
• Oxygen
• Vitamins