Suffixes and Prefixes
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cef- | Cephalosporins(antibiotics)
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ceph- | Cephalosporins(anitbiotics)
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rifa- | Antituberculars
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sulf- | Sulfonamides (antibiotics)
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-actone | Potassium-sparing diuretics
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-ane | General anesthetics
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-ase | Thrombolytics (clot-busters)
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-azole | Antifungals
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-azosin | Alpha blockers (adrenergic antagonists)
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-barbital | Barbituartes (sedative-hypnotics)
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-caine | Local anesthetics
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-calci | Calcium & vitamin D supplements
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-ciclovir | Antivirals
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-curium | Neuromuscular blockers
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-curonium | Neuromuscular blockers
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-cycline | Tetracyclines (antibiotics)
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-dipine | Calcium channel blockers
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-dronate | Biphosphonates
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-ergot- | Ergotamines (anti-migraine)
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-floxacin | Fluoroquinolones (antibiotics)
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-lam | Benzodiazepines (anxiolytics)
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-lol | Beta blockers (adrenergic antagonists)
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-lone | Corticosteroids (anti-inflammatory)
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-micin | Aminoglycosides (antibiotics)
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-mycin | Aminoglycosides/Macrolides (antibiotics)
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-navir | HIV/AIDS antivirals
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-pam | Benzodiazepines (anxiolytics)
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-prazole | Proton pump inhibitors (anti-ulcer)
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-pril | ACE inhibitors (anithypertensives)
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-profen | NSAIDS (anti-inflammatory)
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-quine | Antiparastics
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-sartan | Angiotensin-II receptor antagonists
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-setron | 5-HT3 receptors antagonists (antiemetics)
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-sone | Corticosteriods (anti-inflammatory)
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-stigmine | Cholinergics
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-stine | Antineoplastics (anti-tumor)
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-terol | Bronchodilators
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-thiazide | Potassium-losing diuretics
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-tidine | H2 receptor antagonists (anti-ulcer)
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-triptan | Anti-migraines
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-triptyline | Tricyclics (antidepressants)
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-vastatin | Antilipemics (anti-cholesterol)
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-vir | Antivirals
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-vudine | HIV/AIDS antivirals
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-zine | Phenothiazines (antipsychotics, antiemetics)
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-zoline | Nasal decongestants
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Anticoagulants | Inhibit clotting of blood
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Antianginals | Increase blood flow to the heart
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Antiarrhythmics | Regulate the heart rate
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Antihypertensives | Control high blood pressure
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Antilipidemics | Lower abnormal blood lipid levels
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Antiplatelets | Inhibit platelet aggregation
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Cardiotonics | Strengthen the contraction of the heart
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Diuretics | Reduce edema and increase urine output
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Hemostatics | Promote clotting of blood
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Hypnotics, Sedatives (Beuzodiazepines) | Relieves anxiety, reduce activity, and promote sleep
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Stimulants | Increase mental alertness and function
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Tricyclic antidepressants | Relieve depression
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Selective serotonin reputake inhibitors (SSRIs) | Relieve depression
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Anxiolytics | Relieve anxiety
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Antipsychotics | Relieve psychotic sympstoms
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Antihistamines | Reduce congestion and allergic reactions
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Muscle relaxants | Control muscle spasms and tension
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Narcotics (opioids) | Relieve moderate to severe pain
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Non-narcotics (nonopioids) | Relieve mild pain
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Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) | Reduce inflammation and pain
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Alzheimer disease drugs | Slow progression of disease
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Antiepileptics (anticonvolsants) | Control epileptics seizures and tremors
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Antitussives | Relieve cough
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Bronchodilators and expectorants | Relieve obstruction of air passages
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Adrenal hormones | All hormones act to regulate body growth, functions, and metabolism
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Pancreatic hormone | Reduces blood glucose
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Hypoglycemics | Reduce blood glucose
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Antacids | Neutralize stomach acids
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Antisecretories | Decrease gastric acid secretion
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Anticholinergics | Reduce spasms and secretions of stomach
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Antidiarrheals | Reduce bowel irritability and movements
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Antiemetics | Relieve nausea and control vomiting
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Cathartics, laxatives | Promote bowel movements
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Stool Softeners | Add water or bulk to stool and aid defecaton
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Antibiotics | Inhibit the growth of or kill microorganisms
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