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Drug classes-
Drug classification by prefix or suffix
| suffix or prefix | drug category | class or action | Quick Facts |
|---|---|---|---|
| -cycline | antibiotic | tetracyclines | |
| -floxacin | antibiotic | fluoroquinolones | -Pregnancy category C -broad spectrum antibacterial drugs -can cause photosensitivity contraindicated in children under 18 due to joint,cartilage, and tendon probs |
| ceph-, cef- | antibiotic | cephalosporins | -Pregnancy category B -similar chemical structure to PCN -May cause allergic reaction to PCN |
| -cillin | antibiotic | penicillins | -Pregnancy category B -causes diarrhea and skin irritation -taking along with probiotic can prevent diarrhea and yeast infections |
| -cyclovir | antiviral | anti-herpetics | |
| -pril | antihypertensive | angiotensin coverting enzyme- inhibitors (ACEI'S) | -Side effects are angiodema and dry cough -Not generally used in pregnancy (category C in 1st trimester, category D in 2nd/3rd trimesters) |
| -sartan | antihypertensive | angiotensin II receptor- blockers (ARB'S) | -Not generally used in pregnancy (category C in 1st trimester, category D in 2nd/3rd trimesters) -No dry cough and less angiodema than ACEI's |
| -osin | antihypertensive, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) | a 1-receptor blockers | |
| -dipine | antihypertensive | calcium channel blockers (CCB'S) | -Constapation side effect of Verapamil -Flushing, reflex tachycardia and edema side effect Nifedipine |
| -statin | antihyperlipidemia | HMG-Coa Reductase inhibitors | -Pregnancy category X -Leg cramps, muscle degeneration and liver damage -Liver function tests required -Taken in evening |
| -glitazone | antidiabetic | thiazolidinediones | |
| -glinide | antidiabetic | meglitinides | -Take 15 to 30 mins before a meal -Meglitinides shouldnt be taken with any Sulfonylureas bc of similar action |
| -dronate | osteoporosis | bisphosphonates | -With 6-8oz of water -First thing in morning before any food or drink -Do not lie down, eat, drink for 30 minutes after taking |
| -tidine | anti-ulcer | H2-receptor antagonists | |
| -prazole | anti-uler | proton pump inhibitors (PPI'S) | -Decrease acid in stomach -When used with 2 antibiotics, can treat H. Pylori -Dosed once daily -May take 24 to 48 hrs to feel drugs effect |
| -triptan | anti-migraine | 5-HTI receptor antagonist (TRIPTAN'S) | -Must wait 2 hours before taking 2nd dose -Do not use in patient's with coronary artery disease |
| -pam, -lam | anti-anxiety/ hypnotics | benzodiazepines (BZD'S) | -Controlled Substance CIV -Cause sedation and impair motor function. Do not drink or drive |
| -pramine | antidepressants | tricyclic antidepressants (TCA'S) | -Common side effect is sedation (may be used to treat insomnia) |
| -triptyline | antidepressants | tricyclic antidepressants (TCA'S) | -Common side effect is sedation (may be used to treat insomnia) |
| -ine | antidepressants | selective serotonic reuptake inhibitors (SSRI'S) | -Suicidal tendencies and sexual dysfunction -May take 6 weeks for full effect |
| -one | anti-inflammatory | corticosteroids | |
| -steride | benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) | 5a-Reductase inhibitors | |
| -nacin | overactive bladder and incontinence | anticholinergics | |
| -fil | erectile dysfunction | PDE5-inhibitors | |
| -terol | pulmonary | B-agonists | |
| -mide -nide | antihypertensive | loop diuretics | -take in morning due to increased urination -Taken with KCL due to excretion of potassium |
| -olol -lol | antihypertensive | Betablockers 1 + 2 | -Do not stop taking abruptly -Lightheadedness -B1 is heart/kidneys -B2 is lungs/pancreas (caution using with asthma/COPD, diabetes) |
| -thiazide | antihypertensive | diuretics | -take in morning due to increased urination -Taken with KCL due to excretion of potassium |
| -mycin | antibiotic | macrolides | -Pregnancy category B & C -Alternate antibiotics for pts allergic to penicillin -Claithromycin has metallic taste -Azithromycin not taken with antacids |
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