Suffixes (Class) Flashcards
1
Q
-epam
A
benzodiazepines
ex. diazepam
2
Q
-sectron
A
5-HT3 antagonists (nausea)
ex. ondansetron
3
Q
-statin
A
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors
ex. rosuvastatin
4
Q
-mab
A
Monoclonal antibodies
ex. rituximab
5
Q
-pril
A
ACE inhibitors
ex. quinapril
6
Q
-artan
A
ARBS
ex. losartan
7
Q
-sone
A
corticosteroid
ex. cortisone
8
Q
-prazole
A
Proton pump inhibitors
ex. omeprazole
9
Q
-azole
A
Antifungals
ex. clotrimazole
10
Q
-dipine
A
Calcium channel blockers
ex. nifedipine
11
Q
-parin
A
Low molecular weight anticoagulent
ex. Tinzaprin
12
Q
Similarities
A
indications mechanisms interactions adverse rxns side affects
