Drug Classes

Question 1

What class of drugs end in “azole”?

Answer 1

azole-type antifungal drugs (Fluconazole)

Question 2

What class of drugs end in “coxib”?

Answer 2

COX-2 inhibitors (Celecoxib)

Question 3

What class of drugs end in “dipine”?

Answer 3

Dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers (Nifedipine)

Question 4

What class of drugs end in “olol”?

Answer 4

Beta-adrenergic receptor blockers (Propranolol)

Question 5

What class of drugs end in “ilol” or “alol”?

Answer 5

Beta adrenergic receptor blocker that also blocks alpha1-adrenergic receptors (Carvedilol)

Question 6

What class of drugs end in “onium” or “urium”?

Answer 6

Quaternary ammonium compounds, usually competitive peripherally acting skeletal muscle relaxers (Pancuronium

Question 7

What class of drugs end in “osin”?

Answer 7

Alpha-1 adrenergic receptor blockers (Prazosin)

Question 8

What class of drugs end in “mab”?

Answer 8

Monoclonal antibodies (Infliximab)

Question 9

What class of drugs end in “pril” or “prilat”?

Answer 9

Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (Captopril)

Question 10

What class of drugs end in “sartan”?

Answer 10

Angiotensin II receptor blockers (Losartan)

Question 11

What class of drugs end in “statin”?

Answer 11

HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor - antilipid drugs (Lovastatin)

Question 12

What class of drugs end in “triptan”?

Answer 12

Serotonin 5-HT agonist antimigraine drugs (Sumatriptan)