Drug Classification: Triptans and Benzodiazepines

Questions and Answers

What does the suffix -triptan refer to?

Pain relief

Anti-anxiety

Anti-migraine (correct)

Sleep aid

What are 5-HT 1 Receptor Antagonists also known as?

Triptans

Which of the following is a triptan medication?

Xanax

Dalmane

Imitrex (correct)

Lorazepam

Match the following triptans with their corresponding generic names:

Amerge = Naratriptan Axert = Almotriptan Frova = Frovatriptan Imitrex = Sumatriptan Maxalt = Rizatriptan Relpax = Eletriptan Zomig = Zolmitriptan Signup and view all the answers

What do the suffixes -pam and -lam refer to?

Anti-anxiety/Hypnotics Signup and view all the answers

What type of medications do Benzodiazepines (BZD's) represent?

Anti-anxiety medications Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a benzodiazepine medication?

Xanax Signup and view all the answers

Match the following benzodiazepines with their corresponding generic names:

Ativan = Lorazepam Dalmane = Flurazepam Halcion = Triazolam Klonopin = Clonazepam ProSom = Estazolam Restoril = Temazepam Serax = Oxazepam Valium = Diazepam Xanax = Alprazolam Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Drug Classification by Prefix and Suffix

-triptan: Class of medications specifically used to treat migraines.
Anti-migraine medications: Target 5-HT 1 receptor antagonists, often referred to as triptans.
5-HT 1 Receptor Antagonists: Includes notable drugs such as Amerge, Axert, Frova, Imitrex, Maxalt, Relpax, and Zomig.

Specific Triptan Medications

Amerge: Generic name is naratriptan.
Axert: Generic name is almotriptan.
Frova: Generic name is frovatriptan.
Imitrex: Generic name is sumatriptan.
Maxalt: Generic name is rizatriptan.
Relpax: Generic name is eletriptan.
Zomig: Generic name is zolmitriptan.

Anti-anxiety and Hypnotics Classification

-pam, -lam: Prefixes/suffixes indicating anti-anxiety and hypnotic medications.
Benzodiazepines (BZD): Primary class for medications used to treat anxiety and insomnia.

Notable Benzodiazepines

Ativan: Generic name is lorazepam.
Dalmane: Generic name is flurazepam.
Halcion: Generic name is trizolam.
Klonopin: Generic name is clonazepam.
ProSom: Generic name is estazopam.
Restoril: Generic name is tamazepam.
Serax: Generic name is oxazepam.
Valium: Generic name is diazepam.
Xanax: Generic name is alprazolam.

Summary of Key Points

Triptans are effective for migraine relief, targeting specific serotonin receptors.
Benzodiazepines are widely prescribed for anxiety disorders and sleep disturbances.

Description

This quiz focuses on the classification of drugs by their prefixes and suffixes, specifically targeting the '-triptan', '-pam', and '-lam' categories. Learn about key medications and their classifications, enhancing your pharmacology knowledge through flashcards dedicated to anti-migraine drugs and benzodiazepines.