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Drug Suffixes Cheat Sheet (Sorted by Drug Type)
Intro to Nursing (NURSG N138)
Samuel Merritt University
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DRUG SUFFIXES CHEAT SHEET
ñSORTED BY DRUG TYPE ñ
BLOOD PRESSURE MEDICATIONS
Drug Classification Suffix Examples Action
captopril Reduce blood pressure by dilating blood ACE Inhibitors -pril vessels, thus reducing the heartís workload. lisinopril
atenolol Reduce blood pressure by slowing the heart rate and reducing myocardial contractility. Beta Blockers -lol metoprolol They are most often given for hypertension propranolol and chronic heart failure.
Relax blood vessels, therefore increasing amlodipine blood supply and oxygen to the heart and Calcium Channel Blockers -dipine nifedipine reducing the heartís workload while lowering blood pressure.
Angiotensin-II losartan Inhibit blood vessel constriction, helping -sartan blood vessels relax, which lowers blood Receptor Blockers valsartan pressure.
Drug Classification
Potassium-Sparing Diuretics
Thiazide Diuretics
Antilipidemics
Thrombolytics
Suffix
-actone
-thiazide
-statin
-ase
Examples
spironolactone aldactone
hydrochlorothiazide
atorvastatin simvastatin
streptokinase alteplase (tPA)
Action
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.
Increase fluid and potassium excreted by the kidneys. Reduces cardiovascular congestion and edema that results from CHF. They also lower blood pressure.
Reduce LDL cholesterol and lower risks from cardiovascular disease.
ìClot bustersî that break down clots that lead to heart attacks or strokes, to restore blood flow to the obstructed area.
ADDITIONAL CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICATIONS
DRUG SUFFIXES CHEAT SHEET
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Drug Classification
Tetracyclines
Aminoglycosides
Fluoroquinolones
Suffix
-cycline
-mycin -micin
-floxacin
Examples
tetracycline doxycycline
gentamicin tobramycin
ciprofloxacin levofloxacin
Action
Broad spectrum antibiotics that treat bacterial infections.
ANTIBIOTIC MEDICATIONS
GASTROINTESTINAL MEDICATIONS
Drug Classification Suffix Examples Action
Antiemetics -azine promethazine Treat and prevent nausea and vomiting.
Proton Pump Inhibitors -prazole
lansoprazole omeprazole
Anti-ulcer drugs that reduce gastric acid production.
H2-receptor Antagonists (H2 Blockers)
-tidine
cimetidine famotidine
Block the action of histamine in the stomach, decreasing the production of stomach acid.
RESPIRATORY MEDICATIONS
Drug Classification
Bronchodilators
Antihistamines
Suffix Examples Action
-terol -phylline
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.
-ine
diphenhydramine loratadine brompheniramine
Treat allergy symptoms, such as sneezing, runny nose, itching, and hives, caused by histamine activation.
Drug Suffixes Cheat Sheet (Sorted by Drug Type)
Course: Intro to Nursing (NURSG N138)
University: Samuel Merritt University
