Common Drug Suffixes - Pharmacy Test Prep Review for PTCB PTCE and NAPLEX
Summary
This video explains drug suffixes, which are word endings in generic drug names, and how they relate to drug classes. Understanding these suffixes helps in identifying a drug's mechanism of action and indication. The video covers numerous suffixes for various drug classes, including ACE inhibitors (Prill), ARBs (Sartin), beta blockers (Olaw), statins (Statin), antibiotics (Cillin, mycin, floxacin), and more, providing examples for each to aid in learning and recall.
Key Insights
ACE inhibitors end in 'Prill' for high blood pressure.
ACE inhibitors, which stand for Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors, end with the suffix 'Prill'. They are used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. An example provided is lisinopril.
ARBs end in 'Sartin' for high blood pressure.
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs) conclude with the suffix 'Sartin'. These medications are also prescribed for high blood pressure and heart failure. Losartan is given as an example.
Beta blockers end in 'Olaw' for heart conditions.
The suffix 'Olaw' is characteristic of beta blockers, which are used to manage high blood pressure and irregular heartbeats. Metoprolol is stated as an example.
Dihydropyridine CCBs end in 'Ipeen' for hypertension.
Dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers terminate with the suffix 'Ipeen' and are indicated for high blood pressure. Amlodipine is given as an illustration.
Alpha blockers end in 'Ocean' for blood pressure and prostate.
Alpha blockers feature the suffix 'Ocean' and are prescribed for high blood pressure and symptoms associated with an enlarged prostate. Terrazosin is provided as an example.
Factor 10A inhibitors end in 'A ban' for anticoagulation.
Direct Factor 10A Inhibitors, which function as anticoagulants or blood thinners, end in the suffix 'A ban'. Eliquis (apixaban) is cited as an example.
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors end in 'Statin' for cholesterol.
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, commonly known as statins, have the suffix 'Statin'. They are used to treat high cholesterol. Atorvastatin (Lipitor) is presented as an example.
DPP-4 inhibitors end in 'Glyptin' for diabetes.
Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors are oral medications for diabetes that end with the suffix 'Glyptin'. Lenaglyptin (Tragenta) is given as an example.
TZDs end in 'Glitazone' for diabetes.
Thiazolidinediones (TZDs) are another class of oral diabetes medications that use the suffix 'Glitazone'. Pioglitazone (Actos) is provided as an example.
SGLT2 inhibitors end in 'Gliflozin' for diabetes.
Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors, used as oral diabetes medications, have the suffix 'Gliflozin'. Canagliflozin (Invokana) is an example.
GLP-1 analogs end in 'Glutide' or 'A tide' for diabetes.
Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) analogs are injectable medications for diabetes and commonly end in suffixes like 'Glutide' or 'A tide'. Dulaglutide (Trulicity) is presented as an example.
H2 blockers end in 'Tidine' for heartburn and GERD.
Histamine H2 receptor antagonists (H2 blockers) use the suffix 'Tidine' and are prescribed for heartburn and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Famotidine (Pepcid) is mentioned as an example.
PPIs end in 'Prazole' for heartburn and GERD.
Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) terminate with the suffix 'Prazole' and are also used for heartburn and GERD. Esomeprazole (Nexium) is cited as an example.
Penicillins end in 'Cillin' for bacterial infections.
Penicillins, a class of antibiotics used for bacterial infections, are characterized by the suffix 'Cillin'. Amoxicillin (Amoxil) is provided as an example.
Fluoroquinolones end in 'Floxacin' for bacterial infections.
Fluoroquinolones are antibiotics effective against bacterial infections and typically end in 'Floxacin'. Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) is given as an example.
Macrolides and lincosamides end in 'Mycin' for bacterial infections.
Macrolides and lincosamides, both classes of antibiotics for bacterial infections, share the suffix 'Mycin'. Azithromycin (Zithromax) exemplifies macrolides, and clindamycin (Cleocin) represents lincosamides.
Antifungals end in 'Azol' for fungal infections.
Antifungal medications, used to treat fungal infections, generally end with the suffix 'Azol'. Fluconazole (Diflucan) is an example.
Antivirals end in 'Vir' for viral infections.
Antivirals, designed to combat viral infections, typically conclude with the suffix 'Vir'. Acyclovir (Zovirax) is provided as an example.
5-HT1B/1D agonists end in 'Triptan' for migraines.
5-HT1B/1D receptor agonists, used to treat migraine headaches, conclude with the suffix 'Triptan'. Rizatriptan (Maxalt) is an example of this class.
Corticosteroids often end in 'Own' for inflammation.
Most corticosteroids, which are used to manage allergic reactions and inflammation, end with the suffix 'Own'. Prednisone (Deltasone) is cited as an example.
Benzodiazepines end in 'Am' for anxiety and sleep.
Benzodiazepines, medications used for anxiety and sleep issues, typically end in 'Am'. They are DEA scheduled drugs. Alprazolam (Xanax) is given as an example.
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Introduction to Drug Suffixes
Drug suffixes are word endings in generic drug names.
Suffixes are word endings, and drug suffixes specifically refer to the endings of generic drug names. This concept is linked to drug classes, which are groups of medications with similar mechanisms of action, chemical structures, and indications. Identifying these common suffixes can help in learning the indications of medications based on their generic names.
Cardiovascular Medication Suffixes
ACE inhibitors end in 'Prill' for high blood pressure.
ACE inhibitors, which stand for Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors, end with the suffix 'Prill'. They are used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. An example provided is lisinopril.
ARBs end in 'Sartin' for high blood pressure.
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs) conclude with the suffix 'Sartin'. These medications are also prescribed for high blood pressure and heart failure. Losartan is given as an example.
Beta blockers end in 'Olaw' for heart conditions.
The suffix 'Olaw' is characteristic of beta blockers, which are used to manage high blood pressure and irregular heartbeats. Metoprolol is stated as an example.
Dihydropyridine CCBs end in 'Ipeen' for hypertension.
Dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers terminate with the suffix 'Ipeen' and are indicated for high blood pressure. Amlodipine is given as an illustration.
Alpha blockers end in 'Ocean' for blood pressure and prostate.
Alpha blockers feature the suffix 'Ocean' and are prescribed for high blood pressure and symptoms associated with an enlarged prostate. Terrazosin is provided as an example.
Factor 10A inhibitors end in 'A ban' for anticoagulation.
Direct Factor 10A Inhibitors, which function as anticoagulants or blood thinners, end in the suffix 'A ban'. Eliquis (apixaban) is cited as an example.
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors end in 'Statin' for cholesterol.
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, commonly known as statins, have the suffix 'Statin'. They are used to treat high cholesterol. Atorvastatin (Lipitor) is presented as an example.
Diabetes Medication Suffixes
DPP-4 inhibitors end in 'Glyptin' for diabetes.
Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors are oral medications for diabetes that end with the suffix 'Glyptin'. Lenaglyptin (Tragenta) is given as an example.
TZDs end in 'Glitazone' for diabetes.
Thiazolidinediones (TZDs) are another class of oral diabetes medications that use the suffix 'Glitazone'. Pioglitazone (Actos) is provided as an example.
SGLT2 inhibitors end in 'Gliflozin' for diabetes.
Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors, used as oral diabetes medications, have the suffix 'Gliflozin'. Canagliflozin (Invokana) is an example.
GLP-1 analogs end in 'Glutide' or 'A tide' for diabetes.
Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) analogs are injectable medications for diabetes and commonly end in suffixes like 'Glutide' or 'A tide'. Dulaglutide (Trulicity) is presented as an example.
Gastrointestinal (GI) Medication Suffixes
H2 blockers end in 'Tidine' for heartburn and GERD.
Histamine H2 receptor antagonists (H2 blockers) use the suffix 'Tidine' and are prescribed for heartburn and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Famotidine (Pepcid) is mentioned as an example.
PPIs end in 'Prazole' for heartburn and GERD.
Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) terminate with the suffix 'Prazole' and are also used for heartburn and GERD. Esomeprazole (Nexium) is cited as an example.
Anti-infective Medication Suffixes
Penicillins end in 'Cillin' for bacterial infections.
Penicillins, a class of antibiotics used for bacterial infections, are characterized by the suffix 'Cillin'. Amoxicillin (Amoxil) is provided as an example.
Fluoroquinolones end in 'Floxacin' for bacterial infections.
Fluoroquinolones are antibiotics effective against bacterial infections and typically end in 'Floxacin'. Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) is given as an example.
Macrolides and lincosamides end in 'Mycin' for bacterial infections.
Macrolides and lincosamides, both classes of antibiotics for bacterial infections, share the suffix 'Mycin'. Azithromycin (Zithromax) exemplifies macrolides, and clindamycin (Cleocin) represents lincosamides.
Antifungals end in 'Azol' for fungal infections.
Antifungal medications, used to treat fungal infections, generally end with the suffix 'Azol'. Fluconazole (Diflucan) is an example.
Antivirals end in 'Vir' for viral infections.
Antivirals, designed to combat viral infections, typically conclude with the suffix 'Vir'. Acyclovir (Zovirax) is provided as an example.
Other Medication Suffixes
5-HT1B/1D agonists end in 'Triptan' for migraines.
5-HT1B/1D receptor agonists, used to treat migraine headaches, conclude with the suffix 'Triptan'. Rizatriptan (Maxalt) is an example of this class.
Corticosteroids often end in 'Own' for inflammation.
Most corticosteroids, which are used to manage allergic reactions and inflammation, end with the suffix 'Own'. Prednisone (Deltasone) is cited as an example.
Benzodiazepines end in 'Am' for anxiety and sleep.
Benzodiazepines, medications used for anxiety and sleep issues, typically end in 'Am'. They are DEA scheduled drugs. Alprazolam (Xanax) is given as an example.
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