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What does the suffix -triptan refer to?
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?
What are 5-HT 1 Receptor Antagonists also known as?
Triptans
Which of the following is a triptan medication?
Which of the following is a triptan medication?
- Xanax
- Dalmane
- Imitrex (correct)
- Lorazepam
Match the following triptans with their corresponding generic names:
Match the following triptans with their corresponding generic names:
What do the suffixes -pam and -lam refer to?
What do the suffixes -pam and -lam refer to?
What type of medications do Benzodiazepines (BZD's) represent?
What type of medications do Benzodiazepines (BZD's) represent?
Which of the following is a benzodiazepine medication?
Which of the following is a benzodiazepine medication?
Match the following benzodiazepines with their corresponding generic names:
Match the following benzodiazepines with their corresponding generic names:
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.
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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.
