Pharmacology Drug Classes (MED209) | 100+ Verified Drugs by Class: Penicillins, Cephalosporins, Antivirals, Antifungals, Respiratory & TB Meds | 2025/2026

This document offers a complete and expertly organized Q&A-style reference for over 100 clinically relevant drugs and their pharmacologic classes, tailored for MED209 – Pharmacology: Drug Classes & Mechanisms in the 2025/2026 academic year. Each entry pairs a commonly tested drug with its correct classification, making this an essential rapid-review and exam-prep tool. Core drug categories include: Antibiotics: natural, penicillinase-resistant, aminopenicillins, extended-spectrum penicillins, cephalosporins (1st–3rd gen), monobactams, carbapenems, sulfonamides, glycopeptides Antivirals: anti-herpes (acyclovir, ganciclovir), anti-influenza (oseltamivir), antivirals for CMV and RSV Antifungals: triazoles (fluconazole, voriconazole), imidazoles (ketoconazole, clotrimazole), polyenes (amphotericin B), echinocandins (caspofungin) Respiratory Medications: SABAs (albuterol, levalbuterol), LABAs (formoterol, salmeterol), inhaled corticosteroids (ICS), anticholinergics, PDE4 inhibitors, combination inhalers Anti-TB Drugs: rifampin, isoniazid Other classes: methylxanthines, allylamines, and enzyme inhibitors This guide is ideal for: Medical and pharmacy students mastering drug classifications PA and nursing students preparing for pharmacology exams USMLE Step 1, NCLEX, and COMLEX candidates seeking efficient drug recall tools IMGs and review-course participants focusing on core therapeutics Its concise flashcard-style layout ensures fast memorization and strong exam performance, bridging classroom learning with real-world pharmacology. Keywords: pharmacology, MED209, drug classes, antibiotics, penicillin, cephalosporin generations, antivirals, antifungals, echinocandins, LABA, SABA, ICS, PDE4 inhibitor, TB drugs, rifampin, isoniazid, triazoles, polyenes, aminopenicillin, carbapenem, monobactam, allylamine, anticholinergic, methylxanthine