Common Drug Suffixes Flashcards
1
Q
Ca+ Channel Blockers
A
-dipine
Ex: Amlodipine (Norvasc), Diltiazem (Cardizem)
2
Q
Erectile Dysfunction
A
-afil
Ex: Sildenafil (Viagra)
3
Q
Anesthetic
A
-caine
Ex: Lidocaine,
4
Q
ACE Inhibitor
A
-pril
Ex: Lisinopril (Zestril)
5
Q
Benzodiazepine
A
-pam, -lam
Ex: diazepam, alprazolam, lorazepam
6
Q
Antilipidemic
A
-statin
Ex: Atorvastatin (lipitor), Simvastatin (Zocar)
7
Q
Corticosteroid
A
-asone, - solone
Ex: Dexamethasone, Hydrocortisone (cortef), cortisone
8
Q
Beta Blocker
A
-olo
Ex: Metoprolol (lopressor)
9
Q
Penicillin
A
-cillin
Ex: Amoxicillin, Ampicillin
10
Q
oral hypoglycemic
A
-ide
Ex: biguanide, meglitinides,
11
Q
Proton Pump Inhibitor
A
-prazole
Ex: Omeprazole, Esomeprazole (Nexium)
12
Q
Antiviral
A
-vir
Ex: acyclovir
13
Q
Thrombolytic
A
-ase
Ex: activase, urokinase, streptase
14
Q
Antiemetic
A
-azine
Ex: cyclizine
15
Q
Bronchodilator
A
-phylline
Ex: theophylline
