Suffixes for Exam 2 Drug Cards Flashcards
Coricosteriods
(Anti-inflammatory)
Suffix: ONE
prednisone, cortisone, hydrocortisone, dexamethasone, methylprednisolone, prednisolone, betamethasone.
Antihistamines
(Ani-inflammatory-allergy)
Suffix:ine
cetirizine, diphenhydramine, fexofenadine
Bisphosphonates
(Osteoporosis)
Suffix: dronate
alendronate, ibandronate
Thiazide Diuretics
(Diuretic)
Suffix: thiazide
chlorothiazide, hydrothiazide
Loop Diuretics
(Diuretic)
Suffix: mide/nide
furosemide, torsemide, bumetanide
Potassium-Sparing Diuretics
(Diuretic)
Suffix: actone
spironolactone
Alpha-1 Blockers
(BPH Drug)
suffix: osin
alfuzosin, silodosin, tamsulosin, terazosin
SSRIS-Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors
(Psychiaric/Anidepressant)
Suffix: pram
citalopram,escitalopram
Tricyclic Antidepressants (Antidepressent/Psychiatric)
Suffix: tryptyline
amitriptyline, nortriptoyline
Benzodiazepines
(Anianxiety/Psychiatric)
Suffix: lam/pam
alprazolam, clonazepam, diazepam, lorazepam
Protein Synthesis Inhibitors
(Anibacterial)
Suffix:
mycin/cycline
Macrolides
(Protein Sythesis Inhibitor)
Suffix: mycin
azithromycin, clarithromycin
Tetracyclines
(Cell wall Sythesis Inhibitor)
Suffix: cycline
doxycycline
DNA Sythesis Inhibitors: Fluoroquinoloes
(Anibacterial)
Suffix: floxacin
ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin
Aniviral Drugs
Suffix: vir
acyclovir, oseltamivir, zanamivir