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Names and Suffixes
Drug Names and Suffixes
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| statin | cholesterol (HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitor) |
| razole | proton pump inhibitor |
| artan | a2rb (angiotensin 2 receptor blocker) |
| pam | benzodiazepines (benzos) |
| olol | beta blocker |
| pril | ace inhibitor (angiotensin converting enzyme) |
| azosin | alpha blocker |
| itidine | H2 antagonist |
| cillin | penicillin anti-biotics |
| floxacin | fluoroquinolone antibiotics |
| cycline | tetracycline antibiotics |
| romycin | macrolide antibiotics |
| lax | laxative |
| Vicodin | APAP + Hydrocodone, Pain Relief |
| Prinivil | Lisinopril, ACE Inhibitor |
| Zocor | Simvastatin, Statin |
| Synthroid | Levoythyroxine, Hormone Replacement |
| Amoxil | Amoxicillin, Antibiotic (Penicillin) |
| Zithromax | Azithromycin, Macrolide Antibiotic |
| Microzide | Hydrochlorothiazide, Thiazide Diuretic |
| Norvasc | Amlodipine, Calcium Channel Blocker |
| Xanax | Alprazolam, Benzodiazepine |
| Glucophage | Metformin, Antidiabetic |
| Lipitor | Atorvastatin, Statin |
| Prilosec | Omeprazole, Proton Pump Inhibitor |
| Augmentin | Amoxicillin + Clavulanate, Penicillin Antibiotic |
| Tenormin | Atenolol, Beta Blocker |
| Lasix | Furosemide, Diuretic |
| Lopressor | Metoprolol,Beta Receptor Blocker |
| Zoloft | Sentraline, Selective Seratonin Re-Uptake Inhibitor |
| Ambien | Zolpidem, Sleep Aid |
| Percocet | Oxycodone + APAP, Pain Relief |
| Nexium | Esomeprazole, Proton Pump Inhibitor |
| Plavix | Clopidogrel, Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor |
| Singulair | Montelukast, Leukotriene Inhibitor |
| Sterapred | Prednisone, Corticosteroid |
| Lexapro | Escitalopram, Selective Seratonin Re-Uptake Inhibitor (SSRI) |
| Advil | Ibuprofen, Non Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAID) |
| Celexa | Citalopram, Anti-Depressant (Selective Seratonin Re-Uptake Inhibitor) |
| ProAir | Albuterol, B2 Receptor Agonist (Lungs) |
| Prozac | Fluoxetine, Selective Seratonin Re-Uptake Inhibitor |
| Neurontin | Gabapentin, Anti-Convulsant |
| Coumadin | Warfarin, Blood Thinner |
| Ultram | Tramadol, Pain Relief (Non-Narcotic) |
| Klonopin | Clonazepam, Benzodiazepine |
| Ativan | Lorazepam, Benzodiazepine |
| Keflex | Cephalexin, Antibiotic (Cephalosporin) |
| Flexeril | Cyclobenzaprine, Muscle Relaxant |
| Septra | Sulfamethoxazole + Trimethoprim, Antibiotic |
| Cipro | Ciprofloxacin, Quinolone (Antibiotic) |
| Flonase | Fluticasone, Inhaled Steroid |
| Dyrenium | Triamterene, Diuretic |
| Pravachol | Pravastatin, Cholesterol (Statin) |
| Crestor | Rosuvastatin, Statin |
| Advair | Fluticasone + Salmeterol, Bronchodilator and Steroid |
| Desyrel | Trazodone, Anti-Depressant |
| Darvocet | Propoxyphene + APAP, Pain Relief |
| Fosamax | Alendronate, Bone Reabsorption Inhibitor |
| Allegra | Fexofenadine, Antihistamine |
| Mevacor | Lovastatin, Cholesterol (Statin) |
| Coreg | Carvedilol, Beta Receptor Blocker |
| Paxil | Paroxetine, Selective Seratonin Re-Uptake Inhibitor |
| Mobic | Meloxicam, Non Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs |
| Valium | Diazepam, Benzodiazepine |
| Diovan | Valsartan, Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker |
| Cymbalta | Duloxetine, Anti-Depressant |
| Effexor | Venlafaxine, Anti-Depressant |
| Zantac | Ranitidine, Histamine Blocker |
| Diflucan | Fluconazole, Anti-Fungal |
| Aleve | Naproxen, Non Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug |
| Vibramycin | Doxycycline, Antibiotic (Tetracycline) |
| Klor-Con | Potassium Chloride, Electrolyte |
| Elavil | Amitriptyline, Anti-Depressant |
| Prevacid | Lansoprazole, Proton Pump Inhibitor |
| Actos | Pioglitazone, Anti-Diabetic |
| Medrol | Methylprednisolone, Steroid Anti-Inflammatory |
| Zyloprim | Allopurinol, Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitor |
| Tylenol 3 | Codeine + APAP, Pain Relief |
| Vasotec | Enalapril, ACE Inhibitor |
| Soma | Carisoprodol, Muscle Relaxant |
| Flomax | Tamsulosin, Prostate Receptor Agonist |
| Vytorin | Ezetimibe + Simvastatin, Cholesterol Lowering |
| Seroquel | Quetiapine, Anti-Psychotic |
| Levaquin | Levofloxacin, Antibiotic (Quinolone) |
| Tricor | Fenofibrate, Choloesterol |
| Catapres | Clonidine, Alpha Receptor Agonist |
| Phenergan | Promethazine, Anti-Nausea and Anti-Emetic |
| Yaz | Ethinyl Estradiol + Drospirenone, Birth Control |
| Viagra | Sildenafil, Erectile Dysfunction |
| Celebrex | Celecoxib, Non Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug and COX-2 Inhibitor |
| Proventil | Albuterol, Beta Agonist (Lungs) |
| Oxycontin | Oxycodone, Pain Relief |
| Lantus | Insulin Glargine |
| Nasonex | Mometasone, Corticosteroid |
| Lyrica | Pregabalin, Anti-convulsant and Neurologic |
| Amaryl | Glimepiride, Antidiabetic |
| Restoril | Temazepam, Sleep Aid |
| Folvite | Folic Acid, Mineral Supplement |
| Premarin | Conjugated Estrogen, Estrogen Replacement |
| Zetia | Ezetimibe, Cholesterol |
| Aldactone | Spironolactone, Diuretic |
| Lanoxin | Digoxin, Inotrope |
| Imdur | Isosorbide Mononitrate, Nitrate Vasodilator |
| Omnicef | Cefdinir, Antibiotic (Cephalosporin) |
| Altace | Ramipril, ACE Inhibitor |
| Nasacort | Triamcinolone, Inhaled Steroid |
| Ventolin | Albuterol, Bronchodilator |
| Cozaar | Losartan, Angiotensin 2 Receptor Blocker (A2RB) |
| Concerta | Methylphenidate, ADHD |
| DiaBeta | Glyburide, Anti-Diabetic |
| Valtrex | Valacyclovir, Anti-Viral |
| Tamiflu | Osteltamivir, Anti-Viral (Flu) |
| Pen-VK | Penicillin vk, Antibiotic |