Drug Class Prefix/Suffix Flashcards
What suffix is associated with ACE Inhibitors?
-pril
Examples include Lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril), Enalapril (Vasotec), Ramipril (Altace)
What suffix is used for Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs)?
-sartan
Examples include Losartan (Cozaar), Valsartan (Diovan), Olmesartan (Benicar)
What suffix indicates Beta-Blockers?
-olol
Examples include Metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol XL), Atenolol (Tenormin), Propranolol (Inderal)
What suffix is used for cholesterol-lowering drugs?
-statin
Examples include Atorvastatin (Lipitor), Simvastatin (Zocor), Rosuvastatin (Crestor)
What suffix signifies Proton Pump Inhibitors?
-prazole
Examples include Omeprazole (Prilosec), Pantoprazole (Protonix), Esomeprazole (Nexium)
What suffix is associated with H2 Receptor Blockers?
-tidine
Examples include Ranitidine (Zantac), Famotidine (Pepcid)
What suffix is used for Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)?
-oxetine
Examples include Fluoxetine (Prozac), Paroxetine (Paxil)
What suffix indicates Benzodiazepines?
-azepam / -azolam
Examples include Diazepam (Valium), Alprazolam (Xanax), Clonazepam (Klonopin)
What suffix signifies Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)?
-profen
Examples include Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), Ketoprofen (Orudis)
What suffix is associated with COX-2 Inhibitors?
-coxib
Example includes Celecoxib (Celebrex)
What suffix indicates Penicillins?
-cillin
Examples include Amoxicillin (Amoxil), Ampicillin (Principen)
What suffix is used for Cephalosporins?
-cef / -ceph
Examples include Cephalexin (Keflex), Cefdinir (Omnicef)
What suffix signifies Macrolide Antibiotics?
-mycin
Examples include Azithromycin (Zithromax), Clarithromycin (Biaxin)
-azole refers to what type of drugs?
Antifungals
Examples include Fluconazole (Diflucan) and Clotrimazole (Lotrimin)
What are the examples of drugs that have the suffix -azole?
- Fluconazole (Diflucan)
- Clotrimazole (Lotrimin)
-terol is associated with which class of drugs?
Bronchodilators (Beta-agonists)
Examples include Albuterol (ProAir, Ventolin) and Salmeterol (Serevent)
Provide examples of drugs with the suffix -terol.
- Albuterol (ProAir, Ventolin)
- Salmeterol (Serevent)
The suffix -asone / -sonide indicates which type of medication?
Corticosteroids
Examples include Fluticasone (Flonase, Flovent), Budesonide (Pulmicort), and Prednisone (Deltasone)
List examples of drugs that contain the suffix -asone / -sonide.
- Fluticasone (Flonase, Flovent)
- Budesonide (Pulmicort)
- Prednisone (Deltasone)
What does the suffix -adine signify in pharmacology?
Antihistamine
Examples include Loratadine (Claritin) and Fexofenadine (Allegra)
Give two examples of antihistamines with the suffix -adine.
- Loratadine (Claritin)
- Fexofenadine (Allegra)
-parin is a suffix for which class of drugs?
Anticoagulants
Examples include Heparin and Enoxaparin (Lovenox)
Name two examples of anticoagulants that end with -parin.
- Heparin
- Enoxaparin (Lovenox)
What class of medications does the suffix -gliptin represent?
DPP-4 Inhibitors (Diabetes Medications)
Examples include Sitagliptin (Januvia) and Saxagliptin (Onglyza)
List examples of drugs with the suffix -gliptin.
- Sitagliptin (Januvia)
- Saxagliptin (Onglyza)
-glitazone is associated with which type of diabetes medications?
Thiazolidinediones
Examples include Pioglitazone (Actos) and Rosiglitazone (Avandia)
Provide two examples of thiazolidinediones with the suffix -glitazone.
- Pioglitazone (Actos)
- Rosiglitazone (Avandia)
