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Drug Stems A-C
Intro to pharm, drug stems and abbreviations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| -alol | Combined alpla/beta blockers |
| -andr- | androgens |
| -anserin | serotonin 5-HT (sub)2 receptor agents |
| -arbine | antineoplastics |
| -ase | enzymes |
| -azepam | anti-anxiety agents |
| -azosin | antihypertensives |
| -bactam | beta-lactamase inhibitors |
| -bamate | antiepileptic/ tanquilizers |
| -barb | barbituric acid derivatives |
| -butazone | anti-inflammatory analgesics |
| -caine | local anethetics |
| cef- | cephalosporins |
| -cillin | penicillins |
| -conazole | antifungals |
| -cort- | cortisone derivatives |
| -curium | neuromuscular blocking agents |
| -cycline | antibiotics (tetracycline types) |