Drug classification by prefix or suffix
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-cycline | antibiotic | show |
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show | antibiotic | fluoroquinolones | -Pregnancy category C
-broad spectrum antibacterial drugs
-can cause photosensitivity
contraindicated in children under 18 due to joint,cartilage, and tendon probs
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ceph-, cef- | antibiotic | cephalosporins | show 🗑
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-cillin | antibiotic | penicillins | show 🗑
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-cyclovir | show | anti-herpetics |
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-pril | antihypertensive | show | -Side effects are angiodema and dry cough
-Not generally used in pregnancy (category C in 1st trimester, category D in 2nd/3rd trimesters)
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-sartan | show | 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
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-osin | antihypertensive, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) | a 1-receptor blockers | show 🗑
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-dipine | antihypertensive | show | -Constapation side effect of Verapamil
-Flushing, reflex tachycardia and edema side effect Nifedipine
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-statin | antihyperlipidemia | show | -Pregnancy category X
-Leg cramps, muscle degeneration and liver damage
-Liver function tests required
-Taken in evening
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-glitazone | antidiabetic | show |
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show | antidiabetic | meglitinides | -Take 15 to 30 mins before a meal
-Meglitinides shouldnt be taken with any Sulfonylureas bc of similar action
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-dronate | osteoporosis | bisphosphonates | show 🗑
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-tidine | anti-ulcer | H2-receptor antagonists | show 🗑
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show | 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
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-triptan | anti-migraine | 5-HTI receptor antagonist (TRIPTAN'S) | show 🗑
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-pam, -lam | show | benzodiazepines (BZD'S) | -Controlled Substance CIV
-Cause sedation and impair motor function. Do not drink or drive
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show | antidepressants | tricyclic antidepressants (TCA'S) | -Common side effect is sedation (may be used to treat insomnia)
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-triptyline | antidepressants | show | -Common side effect is sedation (may be used to treat insomnia)
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-ine | show | selective serotonic reuptake inhibitors (SSRI'S) | -Suicidal tendencies and sexual dysfunction
-May take 6 weeks for full effect
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show | anti-inflammatory | corticosteroids |
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-steride | show | 5a-Reductase inhibitors |
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-nacin | show | anticholinergics |
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-fil | show | PDE5-inhibitors |
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show | pulmonary | B-agonists |
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-mide -nide | antihypertensive | show | -take in morning due to increased urination
-Taken with KCL due to excretion of potassium
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-olol -lol | antihypertensive | Betablockers 1 + 2 | show 🗑
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-thiazide | show | diuretics | -take in morning due to increased urination
-Taken with KCL due to excretion of potassium
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-mycin | antibiotic | show | -Pregnancy category B & C
-Alternate antibiotics for pts allergic to penicillin
-Claithromycin has metallic taste
-Azithromycin not taken with antacids
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