Classifying Drugs: Drug Classifications And Pharmacology

Classifying Drugs: Drug Classifications and Pharmacology BIO 316NameInstitutional AffiliationClassifying Drugs: Drug Classifications and Pharmacology BIO 316Atropine: Atropine does not have a generic name, and often, it falls into the category of parasympatholytic drug or Anticholinergic agent. Atropine is given through an injection into the muscle or intravenously to treat poisoning from pesticides, and several types of a slow heartbeat, as well as to reduce the number of secretions such as saliva during surgery (Nickel et al., 2014). The common adverse effects of Atropine are a loss of balance, dry mouth, hypersensitivity reactions, high heartbeat rate, reduced sweating, light sensitivity, blurred visions, and headaches.Dexamethasone: Its generic name is Baycadron, and it is a corticosteroid, which inhibits inflammatory substances’ discharge. It is used in the management of allergic disorders, breathing disorders, arthritis, ulcerative colitis, various skin conditions, psoriasis, and lupus (Hilal-Dandan & Brunton, 2013). The common side effects of dexamethasone are a decrease in the ability to heal a wound, nausea and vomiting, uneven rate of heartbeat, suppression of immune response, muscle weakness, excessive thirst, and leg discomfort. Adenosine: It is a nucleoside and an antiarrhythmic. It is used for the treatment of