Stems 1
-afil
Class: Phosphodiesterase Inhibitor
Example: sildanafil, avanafil
Do: causes blood vessels to relax and widen, improving circulation and lowering BP
-cycline
Ex: doxycycline
Do: broad spectrum abx treats bacterial infections
-dipine
Class: calcium channel blocker
Ex: amlodipine, nifedipine
Do: lower blood pressure
-olol
Class: Beta blocker
Ex: propranolol, metoprolol
Do: treat HTN, heart failure, afib
-zosin
Class: alpha blocker
Ex: doxazosin,terazosin
Do: treats HTN, enlarged prostate
-sone
-asone
Class: Corticosteroid
Ex: Fluticasone, Betamethasone, Cortisone
Do: mimic effects of cortisol, reduces inflammation by suppressing immune system, treats allergies, asthma
-done
Class: Opioid analgesic
Ex: hydrocodone, oxycodone
Do: triggers release of endorphins & reduce perception of pain; short-term mod-severe pain relief
-eprazole
Class: PPI
Ex: omeprazole
Do: tx acid reflux, GERD, stomach ulcers
-terol
Class: beta agonist, bronchodilator
Ex: albuterol, salmeterol
Do: relax muscles around airways treats asthma, copd
vir-, -vir
Class: antiviral
Ex: ribavirin, tenofovir
Do: treats viral infections
-bital
Class: Barbiturate
Example: Phenobarbital
Do: treat ICP, seizures, neonatal withdrawal, insomnia, preoperative anxiety
-dazole
Class: anthelmintic, abx
Ex: metronidazole
Do: treats infections caused by bacteria or parasites
-mide
Class: Diuretic
Ex: furosemide, torsemide
Do: increase urine production and sodium excretion
-thiazide
Class: thiazide diuretic
Ex: hydrochlorothiazide
Do: treats HTN and edema by inhibiting sodium reabsorption in distal convoluted tubule of nephron
-zolam
Class:benzodiazepine
Ex: alprazolam, midazolam
Do: nervous system depressants treat anxiety, stress, insomnia
-caine
Class: local anesthetic
Examples: lidocaine, prilocaine
Do: relieve pain, numb skin, treat arrhythmias
-onide
Class: corticosteroid
Ex: budesonide, fluocinonide
Do: treat inflammatory diseases
-mycin
Class: Antibiotic
Ex: azithromycin, clindamycin
Do: slows/stops growth of bacteria
-tidine
Class: H2 receptor antagonist
Ex: cimetidine, famotidine
Do: treats GERD, heartburn, indigestion
-pril
Class: ACE Inhibitor
Ex: enalapril, lisinopril
Do: lowers blood pressure (inhibits angiotensin 2)
cef-, ceph-
Class: cephalosporin antibiotic
Examples: cefdinir, cephalexin
Do: tx gram positive and gram negative bacteria
-zosin
Class: alpha blocker
Ex: doxazosin,terazosin
Do: stops norepinephrine from tightening small vessels; increases blood flow, reduces bp
-nazole
Class: Antifungal
Ex: Fluconazole, miconazole
Do: Treats fungal infections (athlete's foot, ringworm, thrush)
-zodone
Class: antidepressant
Ex: nefazodone, trazodone
Do: treats depression
-sartan
Class: angiotensin II receptor antagonist
Ex: losartan, valsartan
Do: treats HTN, HF, CKD; given after heart attack (blocks angiotensin II by blocking receptors, so cardiac vessels relax).