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1
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XL, CD, CR, XR, SR, LA, TR

A

Extended, controlled, timed, sustained, or long-acting release drugs

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2
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-cillin

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Penicillins (antibiotics)

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3
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Cef, ceph

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Cephalosporins (antibiotic)

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4
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-enem

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Carbapenems (antibiotics)

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5
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-cycline

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Tetracycline (antibiotic)

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6
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-acin

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Fluoroquinolones (antibiotic)

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7
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-zolid

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Oxazolidinones (antibiotic)

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8
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Nitrofuran

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Nitrofurans (antibiotic)

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9
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Rif-

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rifamycins (antibiotic)

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10
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-nam

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Monobactam (antibiotic)

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11
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-azole, -dazole

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Azole antifungal
Antibacterial
Anthelmintics (antiparasitics)

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12
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AF

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antifungal

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13
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-vir

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Antiviral (typically)

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14
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-quine

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Antiparasitics for malaria

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15
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Pin

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Antiparasitics for pinworms

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16
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Haler

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Inhaler

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17
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MDI inhaler

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Metered dose inhaler

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18
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SMI inhaler

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Soft mist inhaler

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19
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DPI inhaler

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Dry powder inhaler

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20
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-pam or -am

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Benzodiazepine for nervous system

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21
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Beta, blocker, or anti

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Beta-blocker for adrenaline and noradrenaline

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22
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Ant-, anti-

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Blocks an action or lowers a response (ex. antacid)

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23
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-RM or -RI (like in SSRI or SERM)

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Reuptake modulator or reuptake inhibitor (variety of drugs)

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24
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-onate

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Biphosphonate (musculoskeletal drugs for osteoporosis)

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25
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vag-

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Relating to estrogen or female reproductive system

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26
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Flu

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Relating to influenza (antivirals)

27
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-cin

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Aminoglycosides (antibiotics)

28
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-cet or -an

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Opioids combined with acetaminophen or aspirin

29
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-ase

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Thrombolytics (cardiovascular)

30
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-dipine

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Most calcium channel blockers

31
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est

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Estrogen containing products

32
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floxacin

A

fluoroquinolone antibiotics

33
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gliptin

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oral antidiabetic (endocrine)

34
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ide

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loop diuretics (increase urine production; endocrine)

35
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glitazone

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oral antidiabetic (endocrine)

36
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Line

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SSRIs (nervous system)

37
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itidine

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Histamine H2 agonists (increase stomach acid)

38
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Kast

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Leukotriene receptor antagonists (LTRAs) for asthma, allergies, etc

39
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-lol

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Beta-blockers

40
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-lone, -sone, -cort

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Corticosteroid (integumentary system)

41
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mab

A

Monoclonal antibodies (proteins) - multiple drugs

42
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-mide

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Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors (multiple drugs)

43
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-mine

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Antihistamines (immune system)

44
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Nitro or nitra

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Nitrates (cardiovascular)

45
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Pancrea

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Pancreatic enzyme replacement

46
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Parin

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Low molecular weight heparin (cardiovascular)

47
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Phylline

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Xanthine bronchodilators (respiratory)

48
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Pressin

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Antidiuretic hormone (endocrine, cardiovascular)

49
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-pril

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angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor (cardiovascular)

50
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Prazole

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Proton pump inhibitors (gastrointestinal)

51
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Profin, profen

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Propionic acid derivative (NSAIDs)

52
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Romycin

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Macrolide antiobiotic

53
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Sartan

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angiotensin 2 receptor blocker (cardiovascular heart failure)

54
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Sin

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Alpha 1 blocker (cardiovascular, endocrine, respiratory)

55
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Sulf

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Sulfonamides (antibiotic)

56
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Statin

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Antilipidemics (cardiovascular)

57
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Terol

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Beta 2 adrenergics (respiratory)

58
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Terone

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Androgens / testosterone replacement drugs

59
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Tide

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Injectable antidiabetic

60
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Thiazide

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Thiazide diuretics (endocrine)

61
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Thy

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Thyroid hormones

62
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Tyline

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Tricyclic antidepressants

63
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Tropium

A

Anticholinergic bronchodilators

64
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Zine

A

Phenothiazines (1st gen antipsychotics)

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