Wikipedia:WikiProject Pharmacology/Categorization/Scheme
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Categorization scheme
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Pharmacology
:Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
::Pharmacological mechanisms
::Drugs by mechanism of action
::Drugs by target organ systemThe subcategories of Drugs by target organ system are designed to mirror the first level ATC groups, and the twelve subcategories presented here should be the only first level subcategories of Drugs by target organ system.
:::Drugs acting on the gastrointestinal system and metabolism
::::Stomatological drugs
::::Drugs for acid related disorders
::::Drugs for functional gastrointestinal disorders
::::Antiemetics and antinauseants
::::Drugs for bile and liver therapy
::::Laxatives
::::Antidiarrheals, intestinal anti-inflammatory or anti-infective drugs
::::Antiobesity drugs, excluding diet products
::::Digestives, including enzymes
::::Antidiabetic drugs
::::Vitamins
::::Mineral supplements
::::Tonics
::::Anabolic drugs for systemic use
::::Appetite stimulants
:::Drugs acting on the blood and blood forming organs
::::Antithrombotic drugs
::::Antihemorrhagics
::::Antianemic drugs
::::Blood substitutes and perfusion solutions
:::Drugs acting on the cardiovascular system
::::Drugs for cardiac therapy
::::Antihypertensives
::::Diuretics
::::Peripheral vasodilators
::::Vasoprotectives
::::Beta blocking drugs
::::Calcium channel blockers
::::Drugs acting on the renin-angiotensin system
::::Lipid modifying drugs
:::Dermatologic drugsFor additional information about the categorization of dermatology-related articles, including dermatologic pharmacology, see WP:DERM:CAT.
::::Antifungals for dermatologic use
::::Emollients and protectives
::::Preparations for treatment of wounds and ulcers
::::Antipruritics
::::Antipsoriatics
::::Antibiotics and chemotherapeutics for dermatologic use
::::Dermatologic preparations of corticosteroids
::::Antiseptics and disinfectants
:::Drugs acting on the genito-urinary system, and sex hormones
::::Gynecological antiinfectives and antiseptics
::::Sex hormones and modulators of the genital system
::::Urologicals
:::Systemic hormonal preparations, excluding sex hormones and insulins
::::Pituitary and hypothalamic hormones and analogues
::::Corticosteroids for systemic use
::::Thyroid therapy
::::Pancreatic hormones
::::Calcium homeostasis
:::Antineoplastic and immunomodulating drugs
::::Drugs for endocrine therapy
::::Immunostimulants
:::Drugs acting on the musculoskeletal system
::::Anti-inflammatory and antirheumatic drugs
::::Topical products for joint and muscular pain
::::Muscle relaxants
::::Antigout drugs
::::Drugs for treatment of bone diseases
:::Drugs acting on the nervous system
::::Anesthetics
::::Analgesics
::::Antiepileptics
::::Anti-parkinson drugs
::::Psycholeptics
::::Psychoanaleptics
::::Anti-infective agents for systemic use
:::::Antibacterials for systemic use
:::::Antimycotics for systemic use
:::::Antimycobacterials
:::::Antivirals for systemic use
:::::Immune sera and immunoglobulins
:::::Vaccines
:::::Antiprotozoals
:::::Anthelmintics
:::::Ectoparasiticides, including scabicides, insecticides and repellents
:::Drugs acting on the respiratory system
::::Nasal drugs
::::Throat drugs
::::Drugs for obstructive airway diseases
::::Cough and cold drugs
::::Antihistamines for systemic use
:::Drugs acting on the sensory organs
::::Ophthalmologicals
::::Otologicals
::::Ophthalmological and otological drugs
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