Suffixes

• ACE Inhibitors

  Reduce blood pressure by dilating blood vessels, thus reducing the heart's workload
• ACE Inhibitors


  • captopril
  • lisinopril
• Beta Blockers


  Reduce blood pressure by slowing the heart rate and reducing myocardial contractility
• Drug Classes/Examples


  • ACE inhibitors (e.g., lisinopril, benazapril)
  • Alpha blockers (e.g., terazosin, doxazosin)
  • Penicillins (e.g., amoxicillin, piperacillin)
  • Angiotensin receptor blockers (e.g. losartan)
  • Benzodiazepines (e.g., diazepam, clonazepam)
  • Beta blockers (e.g., metoprolol, carvedilol)
  • H2 antagonist (e.g., famotidine, ranitidine)
  • 5HT3 antagonists (e.g., ondansetron)
  • Proton pump inhibitors (e.g. pantoprazole)
  • Cephalosporin antibiotic (e.g., cephalexin)
  • Quinolone antibiotic (e.g., levofloxacin)
  • Thiazolidinedione (e.g., pioglitazone)
  • Tetracyclines (e.g., doxycycline, minocycline)
  • Biphosphonate (e.g., alendronate, ibandronate)
  • Monoclonal antibodies (e.g., alemtuzumab)
  • Azole antifungals (e.g., fluconazole)
  • Echinocandins (e.g., caspofungin, micafungin)
  • Corticosteroids (e.g., dexamethasone)
  • Protease inhibitors (e.g., darunavir, lopinavir)
  • Methylxanthine (e.g., theophylline)
  • Leukotriene modifier (e.g., montelukast)
  • HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (e.g. simvastatin)
  • Beta-2 agonist (e.g., albuterol, levalbuterol)
  • Phosphodiesterase inhibitor (e..g. sildenafil)
  • Tricyclic antidepressants (e.g. desipramine)
• Beta Blockers


  • atenolol
  • metoprolol
  • propranolol
• Calcium Channel Blockers


  Relax blood vessels, therefore increasing blood supply and oxygen to the heart and reducing the heart's workload while lowering blood pressure
• Calcium Channel Blockers


  • amlodipine
  • nifedipine
• Angiotensin-II Receptor Blockers


  Inhibit blood vessel constriction, helping blood vessels relax, which lowers blood pressure
• Angiotensin-II Receptor Blockers


  • losartan
  • valsartan
• Potassium-Sparing Diuretics


  Increase the fluid excreted by the kidneys, while retaining potassium in the body. Reduces cardiovascular congestion and edema that results from CHF. They also lower blood pressure
• Potassium-Sparing Diuretics


  • spironolactone
  • aldactone
• Thiazide Diuretics


  Increase fluid and potassium excreted by the kidneys. Reduces cardiovascular congestion and edema that results from CHF. They also lower blood pressure
• Thiazide Diuretics


  • hydrochlorothiazide
• Antilipidemics

  Reduce LDL cholesterol and lower risks from cardiovascular disease
• Antilipidemics


  • atorvastatin
  • simvastatin
• Thrombolytics


  "Clot busters" that break down clots that lead to heart attacks or strokes, to restore blood flow to the obstructed area
• Thrombolytics


  • streptokinase
  • alteplase (tPA)
• Tetracyclines


  Broad spectrum antibiotics that treat bacterial infections
• Tetracyclines


  • tetracycline
  • doxycycline
• Aminoglycosides


  Broad spectrum antibiotics that treat bacterial infections
• Aminoglycosides


  • gentamicin
  • tobramycin
• Fluoroquinolones

  Broad spectrum antibiotics that treat bacterial infections
• Fluoroquinolones


  • ciprofloxacin
  • levofloxacin
• Antiemetics

  Treat and prevent nausea and vomiting
• Antiemetics


  • promethazine
• Proton Pump Inhibitors


  Anti-ulcer drugs that reduce gastric acid production
• Proton Pump Inhibitors


  • lansoprazole
  • omeprazole
• H2-receptor Antagonists (H2 Blockers)


  Block the action of histamine in the stomach, decreasing the production of stomach acid
• H2-receptor Antagonists (H2 Blockers)


  • cimetidine
  • famotidine
• Bronchodilators


  Dilate the bronchi and bronchioles, decreasing resistance in the airway and increasing airflow to the lungs. Often used for asthma and COPD
• Bronchodilators


  • albuterol
  • levabuterol
• Theophylline


  Dilate the bronchi and bronchioles, decreasing resistance in the airway and increasing airflow to the lungs. Often used for asthma and COPD
• Antihistamines


  Treat allergy symptoms, such as sneezing, runny nose, itching, and hives, caused by histamine activation
• Antihistamines


  • diphenhydramine
  • loratadine
  • brompheniramine
• Benzodiazepines

  Treat anxiety; prolonged use may lead to physical dependence
• Benzodiazepines


  • alprazolam
  • diazepam
  • lorazepam
• Tricyclic Antidepressants


  Treat depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, OCD, and other mood disorders
• Tricyclic Antidepressants


  • amitriptyline
  • nortriptyline
• Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)


  Block or delay the reabsorption of serotonin; used to treat major depressive disorders and anxiety disorders
• Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)


  • fluoxetine
  • sertraline
  • citalopram