Medication Suffixes

Question 1

-dipine

Class FX TX:
SFX: Example/2 Exceptions

Answer 1

Calcium Channel Blocker
↓ BP
HTN, Angina
Tachycardia, Peripheral Edema, Constipation

NifeDIPINE, Verapamil and Diltiazem

Question 2

-afil

Class FX TX:
SFX: Example

Answer 2

Erectile Dysfunction
dilate vessels in penis r/in erection
CAN’T GET IT UP
▲ vision, headache, flushing, nose bleeds

SildenaFIL

Question 3

-pril

Class FX TX:
SFX: Example/2 Exceptions

Answer 3

ACE Inhibitor
↓ BP
HTN, MI, HF, Diabetic Neuropathy
Angioedema, Cough, Excessive Potassium

CaptoPRIL, LisinoPRIL, enalaPRIL

Question 4

-pam, -lam

Class FX TX:

Answer 4

Benzodiazepines
Sedatives
Induce sleep/used with anesthesia to reduce anxiety

Question 5

-statin

Class FX When Take/Diet
SFX: Example/2 Exceptions
2 Interactions

Answer 5

Anti-lipdemic
↓ LDL ↑ HDL
Take in EVENING, monitor liver/renal FX... LOW FAT, HIGH FIBER
Rhabdomyolosis (muscle break down/pain)
LovaSTATIN

Digoxin and Warfarin

Question 6

-asone, -solone, -onide
Pred-
Cort-

Class FX Take when
SFX: Example/2 Exceptions
Contraindications
Education

Answer 6

Corticosteroids
↓ inflammatory response
Take with meals
Hyperglycemia, insomnia, peptic ulcers
NOT WITH NSAIDS
Do NOT stop abruptly

Question 7

-olol

Class FX
3 SFX:
Education

Answer 7

Beta blocker
↓ receptor sites r/in ↓ ♥ excitability, O2 demand, and BP
Dysrhythmias, HF, and MI
Bradycardia, Bradyapnea, Bronchospasms
Monitor for HYPOglycemia

Question 8

-cilin

Class FX TX
SFX:

Answer 8

Antibiotic
Kills bacteria
Pneumonia, Upper respiratory infections, Rheumatic Fever
Hypersensitivity r/in anaphylaxis

Question 9

-ide

Class FX Education
Exception

Answer 9

Oral Hypoglycemic
Used in DM2 + life ▲ to control blood glucose
Monitor for hypoglycemia,
WITHHOLD 48 hours before/after test w/ contrast
Metformin

Question 10

-prazole

Class FX
SFX:
Education

Answer 10

Proton pump Inhibitor
↓ stomach acid
Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting
NEVER crush/break, REPORT GI bleeds

Question 11

-vir

Answer 11

Antiviral

Question 12

-ase

Class FX TX
SFX:
Education:

Answer 12

Thrombolytic
Dissolves Clots
MI, DVT, Embolism
Increased risk of bleeding
Take w/in 4 - 6 hours onset MI

Question 13

• azine
• setron

Class FX
SFX:

Answer 13

Anti-emetic
Reduces N/V
Drowsiness, anticholinergic, Tardive dyskinesia, EPS

Question 14

• phylline
• terol

Class FX
SFX:

Answer 14

Bronchodilator

Tachycardia, Palpitations, Tremors

Question 15

-arin

Class FX
SFX:
Contraindication

Answer 15

Anticoagulant
Inhibits clot Factors 7, 9, and 10
Stroke, pulmonary embolism, MI
Hemorrhage, thrombocytopenia
NOT WITH NSAIDS

Question 16

-tidine

Class
SFX:

Answer 16

Anti-Ulcer

Lethargy, depression, confusion, ↓ libido

Question 17

-zine

Class FX
SFX:
Contraindications

Answer 17

Antihistamine
Dizziness
Anticholinergic FX, drowsiness
Cautiously in people w/ HTN, PUD, urinary retention, and hypokalemia

Question 18

• cycline

- floxacin

Answer 18

Antibiotics

Question 19

-mycin

Class FX
SFX:
Example + Therapeutic Range

Answer 19

Aminoglycoside
Antimicrobial
Pneumonia, meningitis, sepsis
HIGH risk ototoxicity (especially when combo’ed with Furosemide Lasix)

GentaMYCIN 4 - 12 mcg/dL

Question 20

-tyline

Class
SFX:
Contraindications

Answer 20

Tricyclic Antidepressant
Anticholinergic + sedation
NOT WITH MAOIS, alcohol, or seizures

Question 21

• pram
• ine

Class
SFX:
Contraindications

Answer 21

SSRI
Weight gain, fatigue, sexual dysfunction, drowsiness
NO alcohol, SEROTONIN SYNDROME (agitation + hallucinations) w/in first 72 hours

Question 22

• IPRAZOLE
• apine
• idone

Answer 22

Second generation antipsychotics

Question 23

• gliptin

- glitazone

Answer 23

DM

Question 24

-zosin

Answer 24

HTN/Prostate