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Drug Classifications
Suffixes and Prefixes
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| cef- | Cephalosporins(antibiotics) |
| ceph- | Cephalosporins(anitbiotics) |
| rifa- | Antituberculars |
| sulf- | Sulfonamides (antibiotics) |
| -actone | Potassium-sparing diuretics |
| -ane | General anesthetics |
| -ase | Thrombolytics (clot-busters) |
| -azole | Antifungals |
| -azosin | Alpha blockers (adrenergic antagonists) |
| -barbital | Barbituartes (sedative-hypnotics) |
| -caine | Local anesthetics |
| -calci | Calcium & vitamin D supplements |
| -ciclovir | Antivirals |
| -curium | Neuromuscular blockers |
| -curonium | Neuromuscular blockers |
| -cycline | Tetracyclines (antibiotics) |
| -dipine | Calcium channel blockers |
| -dronate | Biphosphonates |
| -ergot- | Ergotamines (anti-migraine) |
| -floxacin | Fluoroquinolones (antibiotics) |
| -lam | Benzodiazepines (anxiolytics) |
| -lol | Beta blockers (adrenergic antagonists) |
| -lone | Corticosteroids (anti-inflammatory) |
| -micin | Aminoglycosides (antibiotics) |
| -mycin | Aminoglycosides/Macrolides (antibiotics) |
| -navir | HIV/AIDS antivirals |
| -pam | Benzodiazepines (anxiolytics) |
| -prazole | Proton pump inhibitors (anti-ulcer) |
| -pril | ACE inhibitors (anithypertensives) |
| -profen | NSAIDS (anti-inflammatory) |
| -quine | Antiparastics |
| -sartan | Angiotensin-II receptor antagonists |
| -setron | 5-HT3 receptors antagonists (antiemetics) |
| -sone | Corticosteriods (anti-inflammatory) |
| -stigmine | Cholinergics |
| -stine | Antineoplastics (anti-tumor) |
| -terol | Bronchodilators |
| -thiazide | Potassium-losing diuretics |
| -tidine | H2 receptor antagonists (anti-ulcer) |
| -triptan | Anti-migraines |
| -triptyline | Tricyclics (antidepressants) |
| -vastatin | Antilipemics (anti-cholesterol) |
| -vir | Antivirals |
| -vudine | HIV/AIDS antivirals |
| -zine | Phenothiazines (antipsychotics, antiemetics) |
| -zoline | Nasal decongestants |
| Anticoagulants | Inhibit clotting of blood |
| Antianginals | Increase blood flow to the heart |
| Antiarrhythmics | Regulate the heart rate |
| Antihypertensives | Control high blood pressure |
| Antilipidemics | Lower abnormal blood lipid levels |
| Antiplatelets | Inhibit platelet aggregation |
| Cardiotonics | Strengthen the contraction of the heart |
| Diuretics | Reduce edema and increase urine output |
| Hemostatics | Promote clotting of blood |
| Hypnotics, Sedatives (Beuzodiazepines) | Relieves anxiety, reduce activity, and promote sleep |
| Stimulants | Increase mental alertness and function |
| Tricyclic antidepressants | Relieve depression |
| Selective serotonin reputake inhibitors (SSRIs) | Relieve depression |
| Anxiolytics | Relieve anxiety |
| Antipsychotics | Relieve psychotic sympstoms |
| Antihistamines | Reduce congestion and allergic reactions |
| Muscle relaxants | Control muscle spasms and tension |
| Narcotics (opioids) | Relieve moderate to severe pain |
| Non-narcotics (nonopioids) | Relieve mild pain |
| Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) | Reduce inflammation and pain |
| Alzheimer disease drugs | Slow progression of disease |
| Antiepileptics (anticonvolsants) | Control epileptics seizures and tremors |
| Antitussives | Relieve cough |
| Bronchodilators and expectorants | Relieve obstruction of air passages |
| Adrenal hormones | All hormones act to regulate body growth, functions, and metabolism |
| Pancreatic hormone | Reduces blood glucose |
| Hypoglycemics | Reduce blood glucose |
| Antacids | Neutralize stomach acids |
| Antisecretories | Decrease gastric acid secretion |
| Anticholinergics | Reduce spasms and secretions of stomach |
| Antidiarrheals | Reduce bowel irritability and movements |
| Antiemetics | Relieve nausea and control vomiting |
| Cathartics, laxatives | Promote bowel movements |
| Stool Softeners | Add water or bulk to stool and aid defecaton |
| Antibiotics | Inhibit the growth of or kill microorganisms |
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