Drug Suffixes Flashcards
1
Q
-fil
A
Erectle dysfunction
2
Q
-caine
A
Anesthetics (pain control, ex: lidocaine)
3
Q
-statin
A
Antilipidemic (controls cholesterol levels)
4
Q
-lol
A
Beta blocker (for hypertension, tachycardia)
5
Q
-cillin
A
Bacterial infections
6
Q
-arin
A
Anticoagulant (prevents blood clots, ex: Heparin)
7
Q
-tyline
A
Tricyclic antidepressants
8
Q
-pram, -ine
A
SSRI’s (antidepressants)
9
Q
-dipine
A
Calcium channel blockers
10
Q
-pril
A
ACE inhibitors (for the heart)
11
Q
-ide
A
Oral hypoglycemic
12
Q
-floxacin
A
Antibiotic
13
Q
-Pam, lam
A
Benzos (sedation, anxiety, seizures)
14
Q
-phylline
A
Bronchodilator
15
Q
-mycin
A
Aminoglycoside (treats gram-negative pathogens)