Drug Suffix, Category, & Example Flashcards
-cillin = category and example
Penicillin
Methicillin
-azole = category and example
Anti fungal
Ketoconazole
-Cycline = category and example
Antibiotic protein synthesis inhibitor
Tetracycline
-navir = category and example
Protease inhibitor
Saquinavir
-triptan = category and example
CNS acting: 5-HT(serotonin) 1B 1D agonist used to treat migraines.
Sumatriptan
‘On my trip I tan and got a migraine so I use triptan to help.
-ane = category and example
CNS acting Inhalation general anesthetic
Halothane
-caine = category and example
Local anesthetic
Lidocaine
-operidol = category and example
Butyrophenone: neuroleptic treats various psychiatric disorders.
Haloperidol
-azine = category and example
Phenothiazine: neuroleptic for psychiatric disorders + antiemetic
Chlorpromazine
-barbital = category and example
Barbiturate (CNS depressant: sedation/ anesthesia)
Phenobarbital
-zolam = category and example
Benzodiazepine (psychoactive drug)
Alprazolam
-azepam = category and example
Benzodiazepam (psychoactive drug)
Diazepam
-ipramine = category and example
Tricyclic antidepressant
Imipramine
-triptyline = category and example
Tricyclic antidepressant
Amitriptyline
’ I trip on tyl with my tricycle ‘
-etine = category and example
SSRI
Fluoxetine