Cues that Help in Remembering Drugs by Class Flashcards
“caine”
Local anesthetic (e.g., Lidocaine)
“coxib”
Cyclooxygenase (COX)-2 inhibitors (e.g.,celecoxib)
“dipine”
Calcium channel blockers (e.g., nifedipine)
“dronate”
bisphosphonate (e.g., alendronate)
“fungin”
gluten synthesis inhibitor, anti fungal (e.g., caspofungin)
“gliptin”
dipeptiidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor drug for type 2 diabetes. (e.g., sitagliptin)
“glitazone”
peroxisome proliferator activated receptor gamma activator for type 2 diabetes.
“grel”
P2Y adenosine diphosphate (ADP) receptor inhibitor in platelets
“olol”
Beta-adrenergic receptor blocker (e.g., propranolol)
“ilol”
beta-adrenerig receptor booker that also blocks alpha 1 adrenergic receptors (Carvedilol)
“mab”
monoclonal antibodies (infliximab)
“osin”
alpha 1 adrenergic receptor blockers (praxzosin”
“oxacin”
fluoroquinolone antibacterial “Moxifloxacin”
“parin”
Heparin or low molecular weight heparin
“prazol”
proton pump inhibitor (esomeprazole)
