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Drug Classes Flashcards

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-afil

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Ex: sildenafil, tadalafil
PDE (Phosphodiesterase) inhibitors

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-asone

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Ex: betamethasone, mometasone
Corticosteroids

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-bicin

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Ex: epirubicin, idarubicin
Cytotoxic agent

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-bital

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Ex: butabarbital, butalbital
Barbiturate (sedative)

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-caine

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Ex: lidocaine, prilocaine
Local anesthetic

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cef- or ceph-

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Ex: cefdinir, cephalexin
Cephalosporin antibiotic

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-cillin

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Ex: amoxicillin, penicillin
Penicillin class antibiotic

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cort

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Ex: hydrocortisone
Corticosteroids

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-cycline

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Ex: doxycycline, tetracycline
Tetracycline class antibiotic

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-imidazole

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Ex: metronidazole
Antibiotic

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-dipine

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Ex: amlodipine, nifedipine
Calcium channel blocker

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-dronate

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Ex: alendronate, ibandronate
Bone reabsorption inhibitor

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-eprazole

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Ex: omeprazole, esomeprazole
PPI (Proton pump inhibitor)

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-fenac

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Ex: diclofenac
NSAID (Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug)

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-floxacin

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Ex: ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin
Quinolone antibiotics

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-gliptin

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Ex: linagliptin, saxagliptin
Anti-diabetic

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-glitazone

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Ex: pioglitazone
Anti-diabetic

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-iramine

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Ex: chlorpheniramine
Antihistamines

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-lamide

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Ex: methazolamide
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors

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-mab

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Ex: infliximab, daclizaumab
Monoclonal antibodies

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-mustine

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Ex: lomustine
Anti-neoplastic

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-mycin

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Ex: clindamycin, azithomycin
Antibiotics

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-nacin

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Ex: solifenacin
Anti-muscarinic

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-azole

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Ex: fluconazole, ketoconazole
Antifungals

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-olone

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Ex: triamcinolone
Corticosteroids

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-olol

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Ex: atenolol, metoprolol
Beta blocker

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-onide

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Ex: budesonide, desonide
Corticosteroids

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-oprazole

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Ex: lansoprazole, pantoprazole
PPI (Proton pump inhibitors)

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-parin

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Ex: heparin, enoxaparin
Blood thinner

30
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-phylline

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Ex: theophylline
Bronchodilator

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-pramine

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Ex: imipramine
Tricyclic anti-depressants

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pred-

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Ex: prednisolone, prednisone
Corticosteroids

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-pril

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Ex: benzapril, lisinopril
ACE (Angiotensin convertin enzyme) inhibitor

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-profen

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Ex: ibuprofen, ketoprofen
NSAID (Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug)

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-ridone

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Ex: risperidone
Atypical anti-psychotic

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-sartan

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Ex: losartan, valsartan
ARB (Angiotensin receptor blockers)

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-semide

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Ex: furosemide, torsemide
Diuretic

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-setron

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Ex: ondansetron
Anti-emetic

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-statin

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Ex: lovastatin, atorvastatin
Cholesterol

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sulfa-

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Ex: sulfasalazine, sulfacetamide
Antibiotics

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-tadine

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Ex: cyproheptadine, loratadine
Antihistamine

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-terol

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Ex: albuterol, salmeterol
Bronchodilator

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-thiazide

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Ex: hydrochlorothiazide (HTCZ), chlorothiazide
Diuretic

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-tinib

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Ex: dasatinib
Anti-neoplastic

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-trel

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Ex: norgestrel
Progestin (female hormone)

46
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tretin

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Ex: tretinoin
Vitamin A / Retinoid

47
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-triptan

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Ex: sumatriptan, zolmitriptan
Anti-migraine

48
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-tyline

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Ex: nortriptyline
Tricyclic anti-depressant

49
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vir

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Ex: abacavir, nevirapine
Antiviral

50
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-vudine

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Ex: stavudine
Antiviral

51
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-zepam

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Ex: temazepam, clonazepam
Benzodiazepine

52
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-zodone

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Ex: trazodone
Anti-depressant

53
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-zolam

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Ex: alprazolam, triazolam
Benzodiazepine

54
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-zosin

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Ex: prazosin, terazosin
Alpha blocker

55
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ACE Inhibitors

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Angiotensin converting enyzme inhibitors block conversion of angiotensin 1 into angiotensin 2. Less angiotensin 2 means lower blood pressure due to reduced vasoconstriction.

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ARB

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Angiotensin 2 receptor blockers blocks receptors for angiotensin 2, preventing its effects on vasoconstriction. Thus, helps lower blood pressure.

57
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Antibiotics

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Inhibits reproduction of bacteria. Several sub classes exist.

58
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Anti-convulsants

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Antieliptics and antiseizure drugs supress the rapid firing of neurons.

59
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Anti-diabetics

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Sulfonylureas are used to lower blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetics.

60
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Benzodiazepines

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Used as anti-anxiety and anti-seizure agents, muscle relaxants, sedatives, and hypnotics.

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Beta Blockers

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Beta-adrenergic blocking agents block adrenaline receptors to mitigate the fight or flight response. Desired effect is to minimize cardiac effects from adrenaline.

62
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Ca Channel Blockers

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Block Calcium ion channels in cardiac muscle and blood vessels to slow down cardiac activity.

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Diuretics

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Mainly treat hypertension by promoting elimination of water from the blood, lower blood pressure and cardiac load.

64
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HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors

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Statins inhibit the body’s cholesterol production.

65
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NSAID

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Commonly used as non-narcotic pain killer and fever reducers.

66
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Opioid

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Serve as analgesic by decreasing perception of pain and increase pain tolerance.

67
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Proton Pump Inhibitors

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Inhibit the action of of gastric proton pump, there by reducing gastric acid production.

68
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SSRI

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Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors increase body serotonin levels by preventing the presynaptic neuron from taking serotonin out of the synapse. Generally used as antidepressants.

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Corticosteroids

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Often known as steroids, these are an anti-inflammatory drugs.

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