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Generic Drug Suffix
Generic Drug Suffixes
| Drug Suffix | Drug Class | Description |
|---|---|---|
| -artan | angiotensin II receptor blockers (A2RVBs) | block angiotensin II enzymes from specific receptor sites; help prohibit vasoconstriction |
| -azosin | alpha-adrenergic blockers | relax the veins and arteries so blood can easily pass through; antihypertensives |
| -cillin | antibiotics | inhibit the growth of or kill bacterial microorganisms |
| -codone | opioid pain relievers | help to block pain signals in the brain to make a patient "forget" about his or her pain |
| -cycline | antibiotics | inhibit the growth of or kill bacterial microorganisms |
| -emide | loop diuretics | increasing the flow of urine and enhance the loss of sodium |
| -floxacin | antibiotics | inhibit the growth of or kill bacterial microorganisms |
| -mycin | antibiotics | inhibit the growth of or kill bacterial microorganisms |
| -olol | beta-blockers (B1s) or beta-adrenergic blocking agents | block adrenaline receptors and mediate a flight-or-fight response, which causes actions in the heart |
| -olone, -sone | corticosteriods | reduce inflammation |
| -pam | benzodiazepines | reduce anxiety, relax muscles, sedate, induce sleep |
| -pine | calcium channel blockers | relax the veins and arteries so blood can easily pass through; antihypertensives |
| -pril | angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors | block the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II; may reduce the chance of increased vasoconstriction or blood pressure |
| -razole | proton pump inhibitors | inhibit the action of the gastric proton pump, reducing gastric acid production |
| -statin | HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors | inhibit cholesterol production |
| -tidine | histamine-2 blockers | reduce the amount of acid in the stomach |
| -vir | antivirals | inhibit the growth of or kill viral microorganisms |
| -actone | potassium sparing diuretics | increasing the flow of urine and enhance the loss of sodium |