Drug Classification Suffixes Flashcards

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Which class of antibiotics does the suffix '-mycin' belong to?

Macrolides (correct)
Fluoroquinolones
Penicillins
Tetracyclines

What is the antibiotic class associated with the suffix '-cycline'?

Macrolides
Cephalosporins
Penicillins
Tetracyclines (correct)

The suffix '-floxacin' is primarily associated with which class of antibiotics?

Antivirals
Antibiotics
Beta-Receptor Blockers
Fluoroquinolones (correct)

What category of antibiotics is represented by the prefix 'Ceph-' or 'cef-'?

Cephalosporins (A) Signup and view all the answers

Identify the class of antibiotics associated with the suffix '-cillin'.

Penicillins (B) Signup and view all the answers

The suffix '-cyclovir' is primarily associated with which type of medication?

Antivirals (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the category of drugs associated with the suffix '-pril'?

Antihypertensives (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of drug does the suffix '-sartan' indicate?

Antihypertensives (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which class of drugs is represented by the suffix '-osin'?

Alpha 1-Receptor Blockers (A) Signup and view all the answers

What category of medications does the suffix '-olol' belong to?

Beta-Receptor Blockers (B) Signup and view all the answers

The suffix '-dipine' refers to which class of antihypertensive medications?

Calcium Channel Blockers (A) Signup and view all the answers

What category do medications with the suffix '-statin' belong to?

Antihyperlipidemics (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the drug class associated with the suffix '-glitazone'?

Thiazolidinediones (C) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Antibiotics

-mycin: Macrolides antibiotics; includes Biaxin (Clarithromycin), Ery-Tab (Erythromycin), Ketek (Telithromycin), Zithromycin (Azithromycin).
-cycline: Tetracycline antibiotics; includes Minocin (Minocycline), Sumycin (Tetracycline), Vibramycin (Doxycycline).
-floxacin: Fluoroquinolones antibiotics; includes Avelox (Moxifloxacin), Cipro (Ciprofloxacin), Levaquin (Levofloxacin).
Ceph-, cef-: Cephalosporin antibiotics; includes Keflex (Cephalexin), Cefzil (Cefprozil), Ceftin (Cefuroxime).
-cillin: Penicillin antibiotics; includes Amoxil (Amoxicillin), Pen Vee K (Penicillin V), Principen (Ampicillin).

Antivirals

-cyclovir: Anti-herpetics; includes Zovirax (Acyclovir), Valtrex (Valacyclovir), Famvir (Famciclovir).

Antihypertensives

-pril: ACE inhibitors; includes Accupril (Quinapril), Lotensin (Benazepril), Vasotec (Enalapril).
-sartan: Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs); includes Atacand (Candesartan), Cozaar (Losartan), Diovan (Valsartan).
-osin: Alpha-1 receptor blockers for hypertension and BPH; includes Flomax (Tamsulosin), Cardura (Doxazosin), Hytrin (Terazosin).
-olol: Beta-receptor blockers; includes Tenormin (Atenolol), Kerlone (Betaxolol), Inderal (Propranolol).
- Cardioselective: Lopressor (Metoprolol Tartrate), Toprol XL (Metoprolol Succinate).
- Nonselective: Corgard (Nadolol), Blocadren (Timolol).
- ISA (Intrinsic Sympathomimetic Activity): Cartrol (Carteolol), Sectral (Acebutolol).
- Mixed alpha and beta blockers: Coreg (Carvedilol), Trandate (Labetalol).
-dipine: Calcium channel blockers (CCBs); includes Norvasc (Amlodipine), Adalat CC (Nifedipine), Plendil (Felodipine).

Antihyperlipidemics

-statin: HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors; includes Lipitor (Atorvastatin), Crestor (Rosuvastatin), Zocor (Simvastatin).

Antidiabetics

-glitazone: Thiazolidinediones; includes Actos (Pioglitazone).

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Test your knowledge of drug classifications by their prefixes and suffixes with this set of flashcards. Each card presents a specific suffix or prefix, along with relevant details including the antibiotic category, brand names, and generic names. Perfect for students and professionals in the healthcare field!