CLASSIFICATION OF GENERAL DRUGS -
1. NATURAL DRUGS -
Obtained from natural sources as minerals, animals, plants & microorganism.
(i) Minerals - It includes epsom salt or magnesium sulphate, liquid paraffin & boric acid etc.
(ii) Drugs derived from animals are insulin, thyroid, heparin, liver extract, shark liver oil (cod).
(iii) Drugs derived from plants are -
(a) Alkaloid - Morphin, colchicine, atropine, quinine, cocaine, caffeine.
(b) Oils - Castor, eucalyptus, clove.
(c) Gums - Gum arabica, Agar.
(d) Tannins
2. SYNTHETIC DRUGS -
Manufactured in laboratory.
Eg.
Barbiturates Sedative
(Sleeping pills)
Pathedine Opiate Narcotics
Methadone Opiate Narcotics
Heroin Opiate Narcotics
Amphetamines Stimulant