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Drug classification by prefix or suffix

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suffix or prefix
drug category
class or action
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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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