Drug Names Flashcards
1
Q
-pril
A
Ace Inhibitor
Use: Hypertension
Example: Lisinopril
2
Q
-zosin
A
Alpha Blocker
3
Q
-sartan
A
Angiotensin II receptor antagonist (ARB)
Examples: Losartan, candesartan
4
Q
cef- or ceph-
A
Antibiotic - Cefluoloquin Cephalosporins
5
Q
-cillin
A
Antibiotic - Penicillin
6
Q
-floxacin
A
Antibiotic - Quinolone
7
Q
-cycline
A
Antibiotic - Tetracyclines
8
Q
-mycin
A
Antibiotic - Macrolide antibiotic (protein synthesis inhibitor)
Examples: Erythromycin
9
Q
-dazole
A
Antihelminthic, antibiotic
Use: Against Anaerobic bacteria and protozoa
Example: Albendazole, metronidazole
10
Q
Sulfa-, Sulpha-
A
Antibiotic
11
Q
-nazde
A
Anti-fungal
12
Q
-iromine/ -tidine
A
Antihistamine
13
Q
-vir
A
anti-viral
14
Q
-tadine
A
Anti-viral - Influenza A
15
Q
-vadine
A
Anti-viral Nucleoside Analog