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Generic Drug Suffix
Generic Drug Suffixes
Drug Suffix | Drug Class | Description |
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-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 |