Medication suffixes Flashcards
What is -pril
ACE inhibitor
(blocks the production of a angiotensin 2 which otherwise is a vasoconstrictor. The result is vasodilation which helps in HF, HTN. Aswell as dilation of the vessels in the kidneys by relieving pressure
what is -sartan
Angiotensin receptor blockers - Similar to ACE inhibitors, but block the action of angiotensin 2, which otherwise is a vasoconstrictor. The result is vasodilation which helps in HF, HTN. Aswell as dilation of the vessels in the kidneys by relieving pressure
what is -statin
statins reduce cholesterol reducing chance of cardiovascular events
what is -asone
corticosteroid - decrease pro-inflammatory proteins and increase anti-inflammatory for inflammation within asthma and COPD, aswell as systematic versions which act in allergy and autoimmune conditions
what is -olol
beta blocker - beta receptors are found in cardiac muscle, so beta blockers reduce force of contraction and conduction speed. Therefore used for HF, Angina, HTN and angina
what is -olone
corticosteroid - decrease pro-inflammatory proteins and increase anti-inflammatory for inflammation within asthma and COPD, aswell as systematic versions which act in allergy and autoimmune conditions
what is -thiazide
diuretic - HTN where a calcium channel blocker is unused. Prevents reabsorption of sodium causing more water released
what is -gliptin
anti-diabetic - prevents the release of a enzyme which inactivates insulin release, lowering blood sugar
what is -zepam
benzo - suppresses synaptic transmission for seizures, anxiety or sedating patients
what is -zolam
benzo - suppresses synaptic transmission for seizures, anxiety or sedating patients
what is -zodone
anti-depressant
what is ceph-
cephalalosporins are broad spectrum antibiotics for UTI or chest infections
what is -n/mazole
anti-fungal which targets a part of the membrane only seen in fungus cells
what is -eprazole
proton pump inhibitor - reduce gastric secretion in peptic ulcer disease, GORD
what is -cycline
anti-biotic
