| 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 |
