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Week 2 Drug Stems
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| -astine | antihistamine/allergies, rashes, insomnia |
| -azepam | antianxiety/anxiety and agitation |
| -azosin | antihypertensive/HBP and HTN |
| -bactam | Beta-lactamase inhibitor/helps penicillin like antibiotics work |
| -caine | local anesthetics/blocks pain sensation |
| -cef | cephalosporsins/antibiotics for sinus infections, dental, heart & pacemaker procedures |
| -dralazine | vasodilator/HBP &HTN |
| -lukast | leukotriene antagonist/prophylaxis & asthma long term |
| -oxetine | fluoxetine-type antidepressants/depression & anxiety |
| -parin | heparin derivatives/prevent proper clot formation while maintaining adequete |