Medicine classification directory
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Drug classes group medicines by features such as pharmacological action, molecular target or role in treatment. Select a class to view related molecules and medicine listings.
Oncology drug classes
Targeted therapy, hormone therapy, immunotherapy and chemotherapy classes
AKT inhibitors
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ALK inhibitors
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Alkylating agents
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Androgen biosynthesis inhibitors
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Androgen receptor inhibitors
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Antibody-drug conjugates
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Antimetabolites
Medicines that interfere with metabolic processes needed for DNA or RNA synthesis.
Aromatase inhibitors
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BRAF inhibitors
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CDK4/6 inhibitors
Targeted medicines that inhibit CDK4 and CDK6 cell-cycle signalling.
EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors
Targeted medicines that inhibit EGFR tyrosine kinase signalling.
HER2-targeted therapies
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Immune checkpoint inhibitors
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KRAS inhibitors
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MEK inhibitors
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Monoclonal antibodies
Laboratory-produced antibodies designed to attach to specific biological targets.
mTOR inhibitors
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PARP inhibitors
Targeted medicines that block PARP enzymes involved in DNA repair.
PI3K inhibitors
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Platinum compounds
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ROS1 inhibitors
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Selective estrogen receptor degraders (SERDs)
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Selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs)
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Taxanes
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Topoisomerase inhibitors
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Tyrosine kinase inhibitors
Medicines that inhibit tyrosine kinase enzymes involved in cellular signalling and growth.
VEGF/VEGFR pathway inhibitors
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Vinca alkaloids
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HIV drug classes
Antiretroviral classes grouped by their role in the HIV life cycle
Attachment inhibitors
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Capsid inhibitors
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Entry inhibitors
Antiretroviral medicines that prevent HIV from entering target immune cells.
Fusion inhibitors
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Integrase strand transfer inhibitors (INSTIs)
Antiretroviral medicines that block HIV integrase.
Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs)
Antiretroviral medicines that bind to and inhibit HIV reverse transcriptase.
Nucleoside/nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs)
Antiretroviral medicines that inhibit HIV reverse transcription as nucleoside or nucleotide analogues.
Pharmacokinetic enhancers
Medicines used to increase the effectiveness of another antiretroviral medicine in a regimen.
Protease inhibitors
Antiretroviral medicines that inhibit HIV protease.
Blood and clotting drug classes
Classes used across haematology, coagulation and supportive care
Anticoagulants
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Antiplatelet agents
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BCL-2 inhibitors
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Bispecific antibodies
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BTK inhibitors
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Coagulation factor replacement therapies
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Complement inhibitors
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Erythropoiesis-stimulating agents
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Hematopoietic growth factors
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Immunomodulatory imide drugs (IMiDs)
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Iron chelators
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JAK inhibitors
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Proteasome inhibitors
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Thrombopoietin receptor agonists
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Liver disease drug classes
Antiviral and metabolic classes used in liver-related care
Bile acids and derivatives
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Direct-acting antivirals
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Nucleos(t)ide analogue antivirals
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PPAR agonists
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Weight-management and metabolic drug classes
Classes used in weight-management and related metabolic care
Biguanides
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Dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonists
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GLP-1 receptor agonists
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Lipase inhibitors
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MC4R agonists
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SGLT2 inhibitors
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Sympathomimetic appetite suppressants
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Rare disease drug classes
Mechanism-based and replacement therapies used in specialist care
Bradykinin B2 receptor antagonists
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C1 esterase inhibitors
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CFTR modulators
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Endothelin receptor antagonists
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Enzyme replacement therapies
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Neonatal Fc receptor antagonists
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Pharmacological chaperones
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Plasma kallikrein inhibitors
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Prostacyclin receptor agonists
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RNA interference therapeutics
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Soluble guanylate cyclase stimulators
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Somatostatin analogues
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Steroidogenesis inhibitors
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Substrate reduction therapies
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Transthyretin stabilizers
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Sexual and reproductive health drug classes
Neutral educational classifications for sexual and reproductive health
5-alpha-reductase inhibitors
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Alpha-1 adrenergic blockers
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Androgens
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Combined hormonal contraceptives
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Gonadotropins
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Nucleoside analogue antivirals
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PDE-5 inhibitors
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Progestin-only contraceptives
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Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
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Topical local anesthetics
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About this directory
Class descriptions, related molecules and medicine listings are maintained through the Drug Classes taxonomy. New classes appear automatically. Each class remains marked Pending medical review until its description and medical references are verified.