Most Common Generic Drug Suffixes Flashcards
-actone
potassium sparing diuretic
increase flow of urine and enhance the loss of sodium
-artan
angiotensin II receptor blockers
block angiotensin II enzymes from specific receptor sites
-azosin
alpha-adrenergic blockers
relax the veins and arteries so blood can easily pass through, antihypertensives
-cillin
antibiotics
inhibit the growth of or kill bacterial microorganisms
-codone
opioid pain relievers
help to block pain signals in the brain
-cycline
antibiotics
inhibit the growth of or kill bacterial microorganisms
-emide
loop diuretics
increase flow of urine and enhance the loss of sodium
-floxacin
antibiotics
inhibit the growth of or kill bacterial microorganisms
-mycin
antibiotics
inhibit the growth of or kill bacterial microorganisms
-olol
beta-blockers, or beta-adrenergic blocking agents
block adrenaline receptors and mediate a fight-or-flight response, actions on the HEART, hypertension
- olone
- sone
corticosteroid
reduce inflammation
-pam
benzodiazepines
reduce anxierty, relax muscles, sedate, induce sleep
- pine
- tiazem
calcium channel blockers
relax the veins and arteries so blood can easily pass through, antihypertensives
-pril
ACE inhibitors
block the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II
-razole
proton-pump inhibitors
inhibit the action of the gastric proton pump, reduce gastric acid production
