Drug Suffixes Flashcards
1
Q
-pril
A
angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor
- antihypertensive, congestive heart failure
2
Q
-sartan
A
angiotensin-II receptor blockers
- antihypertensive, congestive heart failure
3
Q
-olol
A
beta blockers
- antihypertensive, antianginal, antiarrhythmic, congestive heart failure
4
Q
-ipine
A
calcium channel blocker
- antihypertensive, antianginal
5
Q
-statin
A
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins)
- hyperlipidemia
6
Q
-sone OR -olone
A
glucocorticoids
- anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressants
7
Q
-coxib
A
cyclooxygenase type 2 (COX-2) inhibitors
- pain, inflammation