The benzodiazepine drug Valium is a nervous system depressant, which accounts for its antianxiety, sedative, muscle-relaxing and other effects.

Deriphyllin is the brand name for the combination of two very similar generic drugs: etophylline and theophylline. Etophylline -- also spelled as etofylline -- is a modified form of theophylline. Both drugs work in the same general way and have the same side effects.

Diuretics, as defined by Cedars Sinai Medical Center, are medications which reduce the amount of salt or sodium and water in the body. They are given for high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, water retention and kidney or liver disease.

Loperamide is the generic name for an over-the-counter and prescription medication used to treat diarrhea. It is sold under such brand names as Imodium, Diamode, Imogen, Kao-Paverin, Imotil and Imperim. It can be used by itself or in combination with other medications to help stop diarrhea.

Cetirizine, the generic name for Zyrtec, is an antihistamine. An antihistamine treats the symptoms associated with allergies, hives and hay fever. In addition to seasonal allergies, cetirizine can be used to treat individuals with allergies to pet dander, dust and molds.

Lamictal, also known as lamotrigine, is an antiepileptic drug prescribed for seizures associated with epilepsy. The Epilepsy Foundation reports that approximately three million individuals suffer from seizure disorders in the United States, with young children and adults over age 65 exhibiting the highest incidence.

Bronchitis is the medical term for inflammation of the airways. The illness typically produces a persistent cough that may be accompanied by fever, breathing discomfort and production of phlegm. The illness may be short term, known as "acute" bronchitis, or long term, known as "chronic" bronchitis.

Clavamox Drops (amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium) is a prescription medication indicated for the treatment of bacterial infections in cats and dogs. This medication works by preventing bacteria from replicating and spreading throughout your pet’s body.

Flomax, or tamsulosin, is a prescribed medication used to treat the signs and symptoms of benign enlargement of the prostate gland, or benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH), according to MayoClinic.com. Prostate enlargement is common in older men and can make urinating difficult.

Bhringraj powder, also known as Eclipta Alba, is an herb that has been used throughout India for centuries. The use of bhringraj powder is a type of Ayurvedic medicine. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, Ayurveda is considered one of the oldest medical practices in existence.

Albuterol is a medication used to treat breathing difficulties in patients suffering from asthma and chronic bronchitis, reports MedlinePlus, a National Institutes of Health website. Classified as a bronchodilator, albuterol works by widening the airways in the lungs, which allows patients to breath easier.

Aleve belongs to the drug class nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) and is used to relieve symptoms of arthritis and other painful conditions.