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Drug classification by prefix or suffix

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-cycline   antibiotic   tetracyclines    
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-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  
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ceph-, cef-   antibiotic   cephalosporins   -Pregnancy category B -similar chemical structure to PCN -May cause allergic reaction to PCN  
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-cillin   antibiotic   penicillins   -Pregnancy category B -causes diarrhea and skin irritation -taking along with probiotic can prevent diarrhea and yeast infections  
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-cyclovir   antiviral   anti-herpetics    
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-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)  
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-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  
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-osin   antihypertensive, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)   a 1-receptor blockers    
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-dipine   antihypertensive   calcium channel blockers (CCB'S)   -Constapation side effect of Verapamil -Flushing, reflex tachycardia and edema side effect Nifedipine  
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-statin   antihyperlipidemia   HMG-Coa Reductase inhibitors   -Pregnancy category X -Leg cramps, muscle degeneration and liver damage -Liver function tests required -Taken in evening  
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-glitazone   antidiabetic   thiazolidinediones    
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-glinide   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   -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  
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-tidine   anti-ulcer   H2-receptor antagonists    
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-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  
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-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  
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-pam, -lam   anti-anxiety/ hypnotics   benzodiazepines (BZD'S)   -Controlled Substance CIV -Cause sedation and impair motor function. Do not drink or drive  
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-pramine   antidepressants   tricyclic antidepressants (TCA'S)   -Common side effect is sedation (may be used to treat insomnia)  
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-triptyline   antidepressants   tricyclic antidepressants (TCA'S)   -Common side effect is sedation (may be used to treat insomnia)  
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-ine   antidepressants   selective serotonic reuptake inhibitors (SSRI'S)   -Suicidal tendencies and sexual dysfunction -May take 6 weeks for full effect  
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-one   anti-inflammatory   corticosteroids    
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-steride   benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)   5a-Reductase inhibitors    
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-nacin   overactive bladder and incontinence   anticholinergics    
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-fil   erectile dysfunction   PDE5-inhibitors    
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-terol   pulmonary   B-agonists    
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-mide -nide   antihypertensive   loop diuretics   -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   -Do not stop taking abruptly -Lightheadedness -B1 is heart/kidneys -B2 is lungs/pancreas (caution using with asthma/COPD, diabetes)  
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-thiazide   antihypertensive   diuretics   -take in morning due to increased urination -Taken with KCL due to excretion of potassium  
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-mycin   antibiotic   macrolides   -Pregnancy category B & C -Alternate antibiotics for pts allergic to penicillin -Claithromycin has metallic taste -Azithromycin not taken with antacids  
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