Category: C

A diuretic used to treat fluid retention (edema) and high blood pressure (hypertension). It is administered by mouth and may cause skin sensitivity reactions, stomach pains, nausea, and reduced blood potassium levels.  

An antibiotic active against many bacteria and fungi. It is administered by mouth or injection or as ointment or cream (for skin and eye infections); side-effects are those of the other tetracyclines.  

A drug administered by mouth to prevent and treat malaria. Side effects are rare, but large doses may cause stomach discomfort and vomiting.  

A drug used to suppress appetite in the treatment of obesity. It has a similar action to amphetamine but is less potent. It is administered by mouth and may cause dizziness, insomnia, or drowsiness.  

A drug with atropine-like and antihistamine action, administered by mouth to treat muscle stiffness in parkinsonism it does not affect tremor.  

A compound, active against bacteria and fungi, that is applied to the skin as a cream or dusting powder to treat fungal infections, such as athlete’s foot.  

A synthetic estrogen administered by mouth to treat symptoms of the menopause, to suppress lactation in mothers not breast feeding, and to relieve symptoms in cancer of the prostate gland.  

An antihistamine administered by mouth to treat allergies and other reactions involving release of histamine.  

A rare symptom of digitalis poisoning. A sign of digitalis toxicity in which viewed objects appear green.  

A drug that kills malaria parasites and is used in the prevention and treatment of malaria. It is administered by mouth and rarely causes side-effects.