Drug Suffixes Flashcards by Emily Barribeau

Q

-fil

A

Erectle dysfunction

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-caine

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Anesthetics (pain control, ex: lidocaine)

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Q

-statin

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Antilipidemic (controls cholesterol levels)

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Q

-lol

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Beta blocker (for hypertension, tachycardia)

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Q

-cillin

A

Bacterial infections

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Q

-arin

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Anticoagulant (prevents blood clots, ex: Heparin)

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Q

-tyline

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Tricyclic antidepressants

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Q

-pram, -ine

A

SSRI’s (antidepressants)

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Q

-dipine

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Calcium channel blockers

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Q

-pril

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ACE inhibitors (for the heart)

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Q

-ide

A

Oral hypoglycemic

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Q

-floxacin

A

Antibiotic

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Q

-Pam, lam

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Benzos (sedation, anxiety, seizures)

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-phylline

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Bronchodilator

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Q

-mycin

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Aminoglycoside (treats gram-negative pathogens)

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Q

-vir

A

Antiviral

Q

-cycline

A

Antibiotic

Q

-prazole

A

PPI (reduce stomach acid)

Q

-zine

A

Antihistamine (allergy relief)

Q

-ase

A

Thromblytic (clot busters)

Q

-dine

A

Antiulcer