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Drugs endings
End of drugs names identifies classification
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| PO | by mouth |
| HA | Headache |
| Hx | History |
| Tx | Treatment |
| GI | gastrointestional |
| WBC | white blood cells |
| RBC | red blood cells |
| OTC | over the counter |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| N/V | nausea and vomiting |
| AC | before meals |
| HS | Hours of sleep, at bed time, (nighttime) |
| APAP | *acetaminophen* Used to treat mild to moderate pain and is a fever reducer (Tylenol) |
| ASA | *Asprin* Relieves mild to moderate pain |
| Zide | *diuretic* Used to decrease hypertension and decrease edema. Increase urine output:can cause electrolyte imbalance. (K+ normal 3.5-5) (pulls water from body cells)(Lasix) |
| Vir | Antiviral (HIV type meds) |
| Statin | *Antihperlipidemic* lowers cholesterol (Atorvastatin=Lipitor) |
| Sone | *Steroids* Antiflammatory,Immunosoppressant given PO,IV,IM,Ihalation,top.casuses water retention,potassium loss, muscle wasting, increased blood pressure and blood sugar. (Prednisone,Cortisone) |
| Pril | *Ace inhibitors* Decrease BP by decreasing perpheral resistance (Captopril,Enalapril,Lisinopril) |
| Pam | Antianxiety agent |
| oxacin | antibiotics |
| olol | *beta blocker* Blocks sympathetic nervous system. Used to decrease BP, pulse, and effect cardiac output.Used to increase cardiac muscle. (Propanolol,Inderal) Dont give p<60,SBP 90 or less |
| nium | neuromuscular blocking agent |
| micin | antibiotic |
| Lam | Antianxiety agent |
| Ide | *Oral hypologlycemics* Stimulates the pancreas to produce more insulin,make cell receptors more sensitive to insulin binding. (Glucotrol,Metformin) |
| done | opiod analgesic |
| Dine | Antiulcer agent |
| Cillin | Antibiotics |
| Caine | *Local anesthetics* Inhalation,IV,top.local,regional(spine and equidural) Usually given by MD/anesthetist |