Suffixes
The suffix -ide could indicate that a drug is
What is a loop diuretic?
Antidiabetic agents belong in this class
What is endocrine and metabolic?
The science of drugs and their interactions with the organ systems of living animals
What is pharmacology?
PPIs belong in this class
What is gastrointestinal (GI) agents?
Various dosage forms and routes of administration and their drug-releasing capabilities
What are pharmaceutics?
The suffix -dipine could indicate that a drug is
What is a calcium channel blocker?
Analgesic and anti-inflammatory agents belong in this class
What is CNS agents?
Natural sources of drugs and herbs
What is pharmacognosy?
Drugs that deal with blood clotting belong in this class
What is hematologic agents?
The specific situation in which a drug should not be used
What is contraindication?
The suffix -statin could indicate that a drug is
What is an antihyperlipidemic?
Macrolide and lincosamides belong in this class
What are systemic anti-infectives?
Appropriate use of drugs for targeted medicinal purposes
What is therapeutics?
Drugs that stimulate the production of white blood cells (WBC) belong in this class
What is biotechnology drugs?
Movement of drugs within the body: ADME
What are pharmacokinetics?
The suffix -artan could indicate that a drug is
What is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB)?
Antihypertensive agents belong in this class
What is Cardiovascular agents?
Symptoms, detection and treatment of poisonous effects and side effects
What is toxicology?
Diuretics belong in this class
What is renal and genitourinary agents?
Common intended use of drugs
What is indication?
The suffix -afil could indicate that a drug is
What is a phosphodiesterase inhibitor (PDE)?
Agents for asthma and COPD belong in this class
What is respiratory agents?
Biochemical, physiologic, and molecular effects of drugs on the body
What is pharmacodynamics?
Drugs that treat skin conditions like eczema and allergic reactions belong in this class (per your text)
What is miscellaneous drugs?
Unintended reactions
What are side effects?