STEMS
What stem is used for drug class Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACE inhibitors)
-pril ; lisinopril, ramipril may cause death to fetus do not take when pregnant; may develop a dry hacking cough
What does PPI stand for, What is the stem and what does it treat?
Proton Pump Inhibitors
-prazole pantoprazole, esomeprazole
mainly treat GERD and peptic ulcers
What do thiazide diuretics treat what is the stem and list an example
also known as a water pill, causes diuresis but not as bad as a loop diuretic
-thiazide
hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)
What stem is used for drug classification Beta Blockers
-olol
metoprolol, atenolol, propranolol
What stem is used for drug class Bisphosphonates
-dronate
alendronate (FOSAMAX), risendronate (ACTONEL), ibandronate (BONIVA), zoledronic acid (RECLAST)
used for osteoporosis.
What is the stem for drug class Bronchodilators
-terol
albuterol (VENTOLIN, PROAIR, PROVENTIL) levalbuterol hcl (XOPENEX)
usually MDI
used for Asthma, COPD
What stem and indications are for the drug class of Sulfonylureas
give an example medication
gli-
gly-used to treat Type II Diabetes
glyburide(DIABETA, MIDRONASE, GLYNASE, glimepiride (AMARYL), gliclazide (DIAMICRON)
Glipizide (GLUCOTROL), chlorpropamide
What is the stem for this drug class of Tricyclic antidepressant give an example of this three ring structure antidepressant medication
-triptyline
Amitriptyline, nortiptyline, doxepin, imipramine, clomipramine, despramine, protriptyline
What stems are used for drug class Benzodiazepines
-azepam
-azolam
alprazolam(XANAX), lorazepam (ATIVAN), diazepam (VALIUM)
usually Schedule IV narcotics
used for anxiety
What stem is used for drug class Non-steroidal Anti-Inflammatory drugs (NSAID's)
-profen
ibuprofen (ADVIL, MOTRIN), naproxen (ALEVE) and aspirin (BAYER, ECOTRIN)
celecoxib (CELEBREX)
What stem is used for drug class Loop Diuretics
-semide
What doe the drug class HMG -CoA Reductase Inhibitor treat what is the stem and give an example
lipid lowering drugs - lowers bad cholestrol
-statin
Lovastatin
atorvastatin
What stem is used for Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) what does it treat and give an example of an SSRI.
-traline
-oxetine
used for depression and also for chronic anxiety
Sertraline
Paroxetine
What prefix stem is used for drug class Dopamine Receptor Agonists
dopa-
What suffix stem is used for drug class Meglitinides
-glinide
What stem is used for drug class Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARB's)
-sartan
What indications does the drug class Serotonin Receptor agonist treat what is the stem and give an example
treats migraines
-triptan
sumatriptan
What stem is used for Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors what is it used for and give an example
-faxine
-oxetine
antidepressant- inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine
Venlafaxine
Duloxetine
What stem is used for drug class Histamine-2 Antagonist
-tidine
What infix stem is used for mineralocorticoids
-cort-
What stem is used for drug class Cholinesterase Inhibitors
-stigmine
What indications doe drug class Thiazolinediones treat and what is the stem
treats high glucose levels and lowers glucose levels treats type II diabetes
-glitazone
What stem is used for drug class Macrolide Antibiotics what does it treat and give an example
-thomycin
antibiotic
azithromycin
What suffix stem is used for Monoclonal Antibodies
-mab
What is the stem for DPP - 4 INHIBITOR drug classification
-gliptin