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Drug Common Suffixes
Common suffixes to help recognize drug classifications
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| "prils" | ACE inhibitors |
| "sartans" | Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) |
| "triptans" | Serotonin agonists |
| "prazoles" | Proton pump inhibitors for GERD |
| "olols, alols, ilols" | Beta blockers |
| "dipines" | Calcium channel blockers (CCBs) |
| "tidines" | H2 receptor blockers |
| "zepams or zolams" | Benzodiazepines |
| "statins" | lower LDL cholesterol |