Suffixes to know for the Top 200 Drugs

Question 1

STATIN

Answer 1

CHOLESTEROL

Question 2

RAZOLE

Answer 2

PROTON PUMP

INHIBITOR

Question 3

ARTAN

Answer 3

A2RB

Angiotensin 2 receptor blocker

Question 4

PAM

Answer 4

BENZODIAZEPINES

BENZOS

Question 5

OLOL

Answer 5

BETA BLOCKER

Question 6

PRIL

Answer 6

ACE INHIBITOR

Angiotensin Converting Enzyme

Question 7

AZOSIN

Answer 7

ALPHA BLOCKER

Question 8

ITIDINE

Answer 8

H2 ANTAGONIST

Question 9

CILLIN

Answer 9

PENICILLIN

ANTI-BIOTICS

Question 10

FLOXACIN

Answer 10

FLUOROQUINOLONE

ANTIBIOTICS

Question 11

CYCLINE

Answer 11

TETRACYCLINE

ANTIBIOTICS

Question 12

ROMYCIN

Answer 12

MACROLIDE

ANTIBIOTICS

Question 13

LAX

Answer 13

LAXATIVE

Question 14

VIR

Answer 14

ANTI-VIRAL

Question 15

A.C.E. Inhibitors

Answer 15

Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors block the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II. Avoiding Angiotensin II may avoid increased blood pressure and vasoconstriction. They usually have the suffix “PRIL”

Question 16

A.2.R.B.

Answer 16

Angiotensin 2 Receptor Blockers block Angiotensin 2 enzymes from specific receptor sites. Avoiding Angiotensin 2 activity helps prohibit vasoconstriction. They usually have the suffix “ARTAN”

Question 17

Anti-Biotics

Answer 17

Anti-Biotics inhibit the reproduction of new Bacteria cells. There are several varieties and Drug Class Definitions of Anti-Biotics.

Question 18

Anti-Convulsants

Answer 18

Anti-Convulsants suppress the rapid firing of neurons in the nervous system (brain). Also known as Anti-epileptic drugs and Anti-Seizure drugs.

Question 19

Anti-Diabetics / Sulfonylureas

Answer 19

lower glucose levels in the blood. They are only used to treat Type II Diabetes.

Question 20

Benzodiazepines

Answer 20

Also know as “Benzos”. Benzos are used as anti-anxiety agents, muscle relaxants, sedatives, and hypnotics. They usually have the suffix “PAM”.

Question 21

Beta Blockers (B1)

Answer 21

Also known as Beta-adrenergic blocking agents. Block adrenaline receptors, which are part of the central nervous system and mediate a “Fight or flight” response, which would cause actions in the heart. They usually have the suffix “OLOL”.

Question 22

Calcium Channel Blockers

Answer 22

Calcium channel blockers work by blocking calcium channels in cardiac muscle and blood vessels, thereby slowing down activity in the heart.

Question 23

Diuretics

Answer 23

Diuretics are primarily used to treat hypertension. They promote evacuation of water from the body, which decreases the load on the cardiovascular system.

Question 24

HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors

Answer 24

Also known as Statins, They inhibit the body’s cholesterol production and usually have the suffix “STATIN”.

Question 25

NSAID

Answer 25

Non Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs are commonly used as pain killers and Fever Reducers. They are non-narcotic and can be sold OTC.

Question 26

Proton Pump Inhibitors

Answer 26

Inhibit the action of the gastric proton pump, thereby reducing gastric acid production. They usually have the suffix “PRAZOLE”.

Question 27

S.S.R.I

Answer 27

Selective Seratonin Re-Uptake Inhibitors increase the body’s Seratonin level by inhibiting its re-uptake into the Presynaptic cell. Commonly indicated as an Anti-Depressant.