Sport and Medications; Effects or Side-Effects of Generic Therapeutic Drugs

ABSTRACT: Almost many published articles have discussed the effects of doping drugs. Limited resources that is available on the adverse effects of medications, for common health concerns among athletes. Which of antibiotics, sedatives, antidepressants, diuretics are appropriate for athletes consume, or how much, and how to use these medicines, are not available as a comprehensive study. This article reviews common medicines that athletes use and their potential efficacy and interactions with exercise. Present review can create a background for athletes to use therapeutic drugs to consciously do serious damage not put their athletic performance. Present review can discuss on possible effect and side-effect of numerous generic medicines include CNS (central nervous system)-drugs, caffeine, diuretics, Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs), antibiotics and generic psychiatric medication. However, this review is not a complete source for medication use in athletes