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Drug Names and Suffixes Flashcards

1
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Bile Acid Sequestrants

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“cole” or “chole”

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HMG COA Reductase Inhibitors

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“statin”

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3
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Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitor

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Ezetimibe

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Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin/ Kexin Type 9 (PCSK9) Inhibitors

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“ocumab”

examples: Alirocumab and Evolocumab

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Fibrates

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“fibrate”

examples: fenofibrate and Feno fibric acid

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6
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Vitamin B3

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Niacin

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7
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Omega 3 fatty acids

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Omega 3 ethyl esters
Omega 3 carboxylic acids

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8
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Thiazides and Thiazide like agents?

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Thiazide

Hydrochlorothiazide
Chlorothiazide

Outlier is:
Chlorthalidone

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9
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Loop Diuretics

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“mide”

Furosemide
Torsemide

Outlier is:
Bumetanide

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10
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Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors

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“amide”

Acetazolamide

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11
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Potassium-Sparing Diuretics

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Spironolactone & Triamterene

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12
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Osmotic Diuretic

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Mannitol

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13
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What are the 3 drugs to remember for Antitussives?

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Benzonatate, Codeine & Hydrocodone and Dextromethorphan

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What is the suffix(es) and potential outlier for Topical Nasal Decongestants

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“zoline”
Outlier is : Phenylephrine

Examples of “zoline” : Oxymetazoline

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15
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What are the 2 names to remember for Oral Decongestants

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Phenylephrine and Pseudoephedrine

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16
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What is the suffix(es) and potential outlier for Steroid Nasal Decongestants

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“one” and “ide”

ex: Beclomethasone & Budesonide

17
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What is the suffix(es) and potential outlier for Antihistamines?

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“amine” & “ine”

examples: Diphenhydramine & Promethazine

18
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What are the drug to remember for Expectorants?

A

Guafenesine

19
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What are the 2 drugs to remember for mucolytics?

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Dornase Alfa and Acetylcysteine

20
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What are the drugs to remember for Xanthines?

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Theophylline and Caffeine

21
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What is the suffix(es) and potential outlier for Sympathomimeics?

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“terol” and “proterenol”
ex: Levalbuterol & Isoproterenol

Outlier: Epinephrine

22
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What is the suffix(es) and potential outlier for Antiadrenergic?

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“tropium” & “clidinium”

ex: Ipratropium & Aclidinium

23
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What is the suffix(es) and potential outlier for inhaled steroids?

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“one” & “esonide”

ex: Beclomethasone & Budesonide

24
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What is the suffix(es) and potential outlier for Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists?

A

“lukast”

ex: Zafirlukast and Montelukast

25
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What is the suffix(es) and potential outlier for Lung Surfactant?

A

“actant”

example : Beractant

26
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What is the suffix(es) and potential outlier for Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCA’s) ?

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“triptyline” & “pramine”
Outlier is : Doxepin

Ex: Amitriptyline & Trimipramine

27
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What is the suffix(es) and potential outlier for Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOI’s) ?

A

No Suffixes, these are the drugs to know:

Isocarboxazid
Phenelzine
Tranylcypromine
Selegiline
(transdermal)

28
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What is the suffix(es) and potential outlier for Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI’s) ?

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“italopram” & “oxetine”
Outlier is : Sertraline

ex: Citalopram & Fluoxetine

29
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What is the suffix(es) and potential outlier for Serotonin Norepinephrine Inhibitors (SNRI’s) ?

A

“faxine”

Desvenlafaxine
Venlafaxine

Outlier: Duloxetine

30
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What are the antidepressants that belong in the “other” category?

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Bupropion
Mirtazapine
Trazodone
Esketamine

31
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What is the suffix(es) and potential outlier for Typical antipsychotics ?

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“azine”
ex: Prochlorperazine, Thioridazine

Outlier: Haloperidol

32
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What is the suffix(es) and potential outlier for atypical antipsychotics ?

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“piprazole” , “apine” & “idone”

example: Aripiprazole, Clozapine, risperidone

33
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What are the drugs to know for Bipolar Disorder?

A

Lithium
Aripiprazole
Olanzapine
Quetiapine
Ziprasidone

34
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What is the suffix(es) and potential outlier for atypical Hydantoins ?

A

Phenytoin

35
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What is the suffix(es) and potential outlier for Barbiturates and Benzodiazepines?

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Barbiturates
* Phenobarbital
* Primidone

Benzodiazepines
* -azepam
* Clonazepam
* diazepam

36
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What is the suffix(es) and potential outlier for Succinimides?

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“suximide”

ex: Ethosuximide & Methsuximide

37
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What is the suffix(es) and potential outlier for GABA modulators?

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Valproic acid & Divalproex

38
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Other drugs that treat seizures are?

A

Carbamazepine
Lamotrigine
Levetiracetam
Topiramate

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