List 10 types of drugs and two effects of drugs.

Here are 10 types of drugs:

• Analgesics (pain relievers)
• Antibiotics (fight bacterial infections)
• Antidepressants (treat depression)
• Stimulants (increase alertness and energy)
• Depressants (slow down brain activity)
• Hallucinogens (alter perception, thoughts, and feelings)
• Antihistamines (treat allergies)
• Antivirals (fight viral infections)
• Diuretics (increase urine production)
• Vaccines (prevent diseases)

Two effects of drugs are:

• Therapeutic effects: These are the desired, beneficial effects of a drug, such as pain relief from an analgesic or the cure of an infection by an antibiotic.
• Side effects: These are unintended, often undesirable effects that occur in addition to the therapeutic effect. Examples include nausea, drowsiness, or allergic reactions.