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Learning Drugs
memorizing popular pharmacy drug names and what they are for
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| ACE inhibitors end with...? | -pril |
| Quinapril | ACE inhibitor - treat high blood pressure |
| Linsinopril | ACE inhibitor - treat high blood pressure |
| Benazepril | ACE inhibitor - treat high blood pressure |
| Beta Blockers end with....? | -olol |
| Atenolol | B blocker - treat high blood pressure |
| Propranolol | B blocker - treat high blood pressure |
| Antiulcer drugs end with...? | -dine |
| Ranitidine | Used to treat stomach ulcers, GERD. Generic for prevacid |
| Antibiotics end with..? | -cillin -micin -mycin -oxacin |
| Doxycycline | Antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections |
| Clindamycin | Antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections |
| Ciprofloxacin | Antibiotic - used to treat bacterial infections |
| Amoxicillin | Antibiotic - used to treat bacterial infections |
| Azithromycin | Antibiotic - used to treat bacterial infections |
| Valacyclovir | used to treat herpes zoster(shingles) and genital herpes |
| Analgesics (opoid) Drug Ending...? | -done |
| Drugs ending in -vastatin | Statins are a group of drugs used primarily in lowering cholesterol. antihyperlipidemia, antihypercholesterolimia |
| Pravastatin | Pravastatin is in a class of medications called HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins). It works by slowing the production of cholesterol in the body. |
| Lovastatin | Pravastatin is in a class of medications called HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins). It works by slowing the production of cholesterol in the body. |
| Simvastatin | works to reduce the amount of fatty substances such as low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol ('bad cholesterol') and triglycerides in the blood and to increase the amount of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol |
| Drug ending in -pine | Ca-channel blocker, anti-HPN; affects the blood vessel of heart |
| Amlodipine | treat high blood pressure and chest pain (angina). Amlodipine is in a class of medications called calcium channel blockers. It lowers blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels so the heart does not have to pump as hard. |
| Drugs ending in -sartan | ARB - ACE II antagonist, affects the kidney |
| Valsartan | a class of medications called angiotensin II receptor antagonists. It works by blocking the action of certain chemicals that tighten the blood vessels, so blood flows more smoothly. |
| Losartan | treat high blood pressure.Is in a class of medications called angiotensin II receptor antagonists. It works by blocking the action of certain natural substances that tighten the blood vessels, allowing the blood to flow smoothly and the heart to pump more |
| Aldosterone antagonists | Directly block aldosterone and there is decreased sodium and water retention |
| Spironolactone | used to treat hyperaldosteronism, low potassium levels, and in patients with edema (fluid retention) caused by various conditions, including heart, liver, or kidney disease. |
| Drugs ending in -lactone | potassium-sparing diuretics |
| Furosemide | 'water pill,' is used to reduce the swelling and fluid retention. also used to treat high blood pressure. It causes the kidneys to get rid of unneeded water and salt |
| Warfarin | used to prevent blood clots from forming or growing larger in your blood and blood vessels. It is prescribed for people with certain types of irregular heartbeat |
| Digoxin | drug used to treat congestive heart failure and the associated symptoms of shortness of breath.increases the strength and vigor of heart contractions |
| Dicyclomine | used to treat the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.anticholinergics. It relieves muscle spasms in the gastrointestinal tract by blocking the activity of a certain natural substance in the body. |
| Acyclovir | decrease pain and speed the healing of sores or blisters in people who have varicella (chickenpox), herpes zoster (shingles; a rash that can occur in people who have had chickenpox in the past |
| Levofloxacin | used to treat certain infections such as pneumonia chronic bronchitis and sinus, urinary tract, kidney, prostate (a male reproductive gland), and skin infections |
| Albuterol | prevent and treat wheezing, difficulty breathing and chest tightness caused by lung diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD; a group of diseases that affect the lungs and airways) |
| Nabumetone | NSAID - relieve pain, tenderness, swelling, and stiffness caused by osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis |
| Levothyroxidine | Hormone replacement |
| Alprazolam | Benzodiazepines - Also know as "Benzos". Benzos are used as anti-anxiety agents, muscle relaxants, sedatives, and hypnotics. They usually have the suffix "PAM" |
| Metformin | Antidiabetic |
| Omeprazole | Proton Pump Inhibitors - Inhibit the action of the gastric proton pump, thereby reducing gastric acid production. They usually have the suffix "PRAZOLE". |
| Beta Blockers (B1) | Also known as Beta-adrenergic blocking agents. Block adrenaline receptors, which are part of the central nervous system and mediate a "Fight or flight" response, which would cause actions in the heart. They usually have the suffix "OLOL". |
| Diuretic | Diuretics are primarily used to treat hypertension. They promote evacuation of water from the body, which decreases the load on the cardiovascular system. |
| Sertraline | S.S.R.I - Selective Seratonin Re-Uptake Inhibitors increase the body's Seratonin level by inhibiting its re-uptake into the Presynaptic cell. Commonly indicated as an Anti-Depressant. |
| Zolpidem | Sleep Aid |
| Citalopram | S.S.R.I - Selective Seratonin Re-Uptake Inhibitors increase the body's Seratonin level by inhibiting its re-uptake into the Presynaptic cell. Commonly indicated as an Anti-Depressant. |
| Fluoxetine | S.S.R.I - Selective Seratonin Re-Uptake Inhibitors increase the body's Seratonin level by inhibiting its re-uptake into the Presynaptic cell. Commonly indicated as an Anti-Depressant. |
| Gabapentin | Anti-Convulsants - Anti-Convulsants suppress the rapid firing of neurons in the nervous system (brain). Also known as Anti-epileptic drugs and Anti-Seizure drugs. |
| Clonazepam | Benzodiazepines - Also know as "Benzos". Benzos are used as anti-anxiety agents, muscle relaxants, sedatives, and hypnotics. They usually have the suffix "PAM". |
| Lorazepam | Benzodiazepines - Also know as "Benzos". Benzos are used as anti-anxiety agents, muscle relaxants, sedatives, and hypnotics. They usually have the suffix "PAM". |
| Cephalexin | Anti-Biotics - Anti-Biotics inhibit the reproduction of new Bacteria cells. There are several varieties and Drug Class Definitions of Anti-Biotics. |
| Cyclobenzaprine | Muscle relaxant |
| Sulfamethoxazole + Trimethoprim | Antibiotic combination |
| Ciprofloxacin | Anti-Biotics - Anti-Biotics inhibit the reproduction of new Bacteria cells. There are several varieties and Drug Class Definitions of Anti-Biotics. |
| Trazodone | Anti-depressant |
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