Over the
Counter and
Prescription Drugs:
There
are many kinds of drugs in the world today. The following is about some of the
drugs that doctors may give to you through a prescription or drugs found at
pharmacies which anyone can buy.
Prescription drugs:
are drugs prescribed to you by your doctor. You can get prescriptions from your
doctor if you are sick or injured. By taking the prescriptions to the pharmacy,
the pharmacist will give you the drugs the doctor prescribed to you so you will
get better. Some of the drugs you can get from a prescription are:
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Stimulants:
are drugs that increase the flow, and actions of the nervous system. People
receive stimulants from their doctor when they have trouble staying awake and
being active.
·
Anti
Anxiety and Hypnotic Drugs:
are drugs that make people go to sleep easier and reduce pain by slowing down
the nervous system. This category includes Tranquilizers and Sedatives.
·
Antibiotics:
are drugs given to patients to help fight against infections. Antibiotics are
one of the most prescribed drugs sold everyday.
Over the Counter
Drugs:
Over
the counter drugs or common drugs are drugs that are legally sold without a
prescription. Most common drugs are headache medicine and small pain relievers.
Although these drugs are legal, they can still be deadly if used incorrectly.
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Pain
Relievers: are
drugs used to ease pain for small aches and sores. Advil and Aleve are some
examples of pain reliever drugs.
·
Headache
Relievers: are
drugs used to calm headaches and other head pains. Tylenol, Bayer Aspirin, and
Excedrin are some examples of headache reliever drugs.
·
Allergy
Medication: are
drugs to help relieve the seasonal colds, flu, and allergies caused by the
seasonal molds and pollens.
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