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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- |