Drug Suffixes Flashcards

1
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-pril

A

angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor
- antihypertensive, congestive heart failure

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2
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-sartan

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angiotensin-II receptor blockers
- antihypertensive, congestive heart failure

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3
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-olol

A

beta blockers
- antihypertensive, antianginal, antiarrhythmic, congestive heart failure

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4
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-ipine

A

calcium channel blocker
- antihypertensive, antianginal

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5
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-statin

A

HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins)
- hyperlipidemia

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6
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-sone OR -olone

A

glucocorticoids
- anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressants

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7
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-coxib

A

cyclooxygenase type 2 (COX-2) inhibitors
- pain, inflammation

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