Generic Name Helpers & Drug Classes Flashcards
-ase, -plase
Thrombolytics
ex: t-PA, Streptokinase
-azole
Antifungals
ex: Ketoconazole, Flucanazole
-abine, -ibine
Antimetabolite neoplastic agents
-cef, -ceph
Cephalosporin antibiotics
ex: Ceftriaxone, cefotan, cephalexin
-cillin
Penicillin antibiotics
ex: Amoxicillin, nafcillin, piperacillin
-cycline
Tetracycline antibiotic (ex: Tetracycline, doxycycline)
-dipine
- Some* Calcium channel blockers
ex: Amlodipine, nifedipine
-dronate
Biphosphonates, meds for osteoporosis
ex: Alendronate, etidronate
-floxacin
Fluoroquinolone antibiotics
ex: Ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin
-micin, -mycin
Aminoglycoside antibiotics
ex: Garamycin, neomycin, tobramycin
-lol
Beta adrenergic antagonists –> Beta blockers
ex: Atenolol, metoprolol
-parin
Parenteral anticoagulant
ex: Enoxaparin, dalteparin, heparin, ardeparin
-platin
Akylating agent –> Neoplastic drug
ex: Cisplatin, carboplatin
-prazole
Proton pump inhibitors
ex: Omeprazole, lansoprazole
-pril
ACE inhibitors
ex: Lisinopril, benazepril, captopril
-sartan
Angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs)
Candesartan, losartan
-sone, -lone, pred-
Corticosteroid
ex: Betamethasone, prednisone, triamcililone
-statin
Lipid-lowering agents
ex: Atorvastatin, fluvastatin, lovastatin
-sulfa
Sulfanamide antibiotics
ex: Sulfacetamide, sulfadiazine
-terol
Beta 2 Adrenergic Agonist
ex: Albuterol, levabuterol, salmeterol
-tidine
H2 Histamine Agonists
ex: Cimetidine, famotidine, ranitidine
-triptan
Migraine drug: Serotonin agonist
ex: Almotriptan, naratriptan
-tropium
Anticholinergics for the respiratory system
ex: Ipratropium, tiotropium
-vir
Antiviral
ex: Acyclovir, cidofovir, famciclovir, valacyclovir
-zepam, -zolam
Benzodiazepines
ex: Diazepam, alprazolam
-zosin
Alpha 1 antagonist
ex: Doxazocin, prazosin, terazosin
