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chapter 16
drug classification
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| often hint towards steroid for inflammation | "lone" and "sone" |
| this stem indicates a drug in the tetracycline antibiotic group | cycline |
| this stem indicates a steroid | pred |
| drugs for benign prostatic hyperplasia include this stem | steride |
| the oral contraceptive ethinyl estradiol has this stem signifying the estrogen component | estr |
| stem for progesterone | gest |
| diuretic that works at the distal convoluted tubule; does not cause as much diuresis | thiazide |
| a very specific stem that provides information that it is primarily for seizures | toin |
| stems that appear on many benzodiazepines that provide anxiety relief may be used for epilepsy as well | azepam, azolam |
| dopamine receptor agonists | dopa |
| stem that relates to serotonin receptor agonist | -triptan |
| stem that indicates it inhibits the reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine (SNRI) | faxine |
| stem that relates to its three ring structure and antidepressant classification | triptyline |
| stems that appear on many benzodiazepines that provide anxiety relief may be used for epilepsy as well | antischizophrenic medications |
| a very specific stem that provides information that it is primarily for seizures | toin |
| stem that indicates a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), medications that are a first line treatment for depression and chronic anxie | traline |