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A medication is a licenced drug taken to cure or reduce symptoms of an illness or medical condition. Medications are generally divided into two groups -- over the counter (OTC) medications, which are available in pharmacies and supermarkets without special restrictions, and Prescription only medicines (POM), which must be prescribed by a physician. Most OTC medication is generally considered to be safe enough that most persons will not hurt themselves accidentally by taking it as instructed. Many countries, such as the UK have a third category of pharmacy medicines which can only be sold in registered pharmacies, by or under the supervision of a pharmacist. However, the precise distinction between OTC and prescription depends on the legal jurisdiction. Medications are typically produced by pharmaceutical companies and are often patented. Those that are not patented are called generic drugs.
Classification
Medication can be usually classified in various ways, e.g. by its chemical properties, mode of administration, or biological system affected. An elaborate and widely used classification system is the Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification System.
Types of medication
For the gastrointestinal tract or digestive system
- Upper digestive tract: antacids, reflux suppressants, antiflatulents, antidopaminergics, proton pump inhibitors, H2-receptor antagonists, cytoprotectants, prostaglandin analogues
- Lower digestive tract: laxatives, antispasmodics, antidiarrhoeals, bile acid sequestrants, opioids
RT @WRY999: Summary of Consumer Reports article on antidepressant medication. http://ow.ly/IA9u
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RT @WRY999: Summary of Consumer Reports article on antidepressant medication. http://ow.ly/IA9u
Summary of Consumer Reports article on antidepressant medication. http://ow.ly/IA9u
WRY999 (Bill Yates) Fri, 04 Dec 2009 15:51:30 -0000
Summary of Consumer Reports article on antidepressant medication. http://ow.ly/IA9u
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Bernstein, LLP - Information about litigation over antidepressant medication.
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Beasley Allen - Information regarding the anti-depressant drug Serzone.
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