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Box 7.2
Examples of similar endings of generic names
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| -olol | Beta Blockers; used to treat high blood pressure (HBP) and hypertension (HTN) |
| -pril | Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitors; used to treat high blood pressure (HBP) |
| -dipine | Calcium Channel Blockers; used to treat high blood pressure (HBP) and heart rhythm disorders |
| -cillin | Penicillins; used to treat infections |
| -azepam | Antianxiety; used to treat anxiety and panic attacks |
| -pramine | tricyclic antidepressants; used to treat depression disorders |
| -tidine | H2 receptor antagonists; used to treat ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux disorders |
| -prazole | Proton Pump Inhibitors; used to treat gastrorsophageal reflux disorders |
| -conazole | antifungals; used to treat fungal infections |
| atenolol | Tenormin |