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Pharmacology
Common Prefix and Suffixes
Prefix/Suffix | Classification | Drug Examples | Actions |
---|---|---|---|
CEPH- | Cephalosporins (antibiotics) | cephalexin, cephapirin, cephradine | |
CORT- | Corticosteroids (antiinflammatory) | cortisone | |
RIFA- | Antituberculines | rifamate, rifampin, rifapentine, rifater | |
SULF- | Sulfonamides (antibiotics) | sulfadiazine, sulfamethazole, sulfisoxazole | |
-ACTONE | Potassium-sparing diuretics | aldactone, spironolactone | |
-ANE | General anesthetics | cyclohexane, ethane, fluorane | |
CEF- |