Drug Classes Flashcards
What is the suffix for alpha-adrenergic blockers?
-azosin
What is the suffix for angiotensin II receptor blockers
-artan
What is the suffix for angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors?
-pril
What is the suffix for antibiotics?
-cillin, -cycline, -floxacin, -mycin
What is the suffix for antivirals?
-vir
What is the suffix for barbiturates?
-barbital
What is the suffix for benzodiazepines?
-pam
What is the suffix for beta blockers?
-olol
What is the suffix for calcium channel blockers?
-pine
What is the suffix for corticosteroids?
-olone, -sone
What is the suffix for potassium-sparing diuretics?
-actone
What is the suffix for loop diuretics?
-emide
What is the suffix for histamine type-2 receptor antagonists?
-tidine
What is the suffix for HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors?
-statin
What is the suffix for local anesthetics?
-caine
What is the suffix for neuromuscular blockers?
-nium
What is the suffix for opioid pain relievers?
-codone
What is the suffix for proton pump inhibitors?
-razole