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Pharmacology
Prefixes and suffixes w/ desired effects and side effects
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| -olol | Beta Blockers, antihypertensive. Monitor Heart rate, beta blockers can hide signs of low blood sugar Don't use for patients in heart failure or pt with asthma. |
| -pril | Ace Inhibitors, antihypertensive. Helps patients in heart failure Monitor for dry cough, hyperkalemia, first-dose effect (syncope on rising) |
| -sartans | Angiotensin 2 receptor blockers Monitor angioedema do not use on pregnant patient or patients in renal artery stenosis |
| -dipines | Calcium channel blockers, antihypertensive (also verapamil and diltiazem which are cardio selective) Monitor for peripheral edema, constipation, overgrowth of the gums, slow heart rate |
| -semide | Loop diuretics (also bumetanide and ethacrynic acid) monitor for dehydration, calcium and potassium concentration and tinnitus Most loop diuretics contain sulfa, ethacrynic acid does not |
| -thiazide | Thiazide diuretic used as an anti-hypertensive, reduce fluid accumulation and CHF Monitor for dizziness/lightheadedness, blurred vision, loss of appetite, headache or weakness. also monitor potassium levels for hyperkalemia |
| -cycline | Tetracyclines, antibiotic commonly used for acne tell pt to not take with milk, iron or antacid Monitor amount of time in the sun, photosensitivity. causes yellow teeth and brittle bones Do not give to pts 8 years and younger or pregnant ladies |
| -cillin | penicillins, attack gram positive bacteria Common drug allergy!! |
| -asone/cort/-olone/-onide/pred | corticosteroids, used to decrease swelling Monitor for edema, High BP, loss of potassium, headache, muscle weakness and loss of diabetic control |
| -bicin | Antineoplastic; cytotoxic agent. Chemotherapyu drug used to prevent and halt tumor growth. |
| -bital | Barbituate, sedative, central nervous depressants. Side effects can include dizziness, sedation, lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. CAN BE ADDICTIVE!! |
| -caine | Local anesthetic Side effects can include discomfor with injection, tinling sensation, minor bruising bleeding or soreness, dizziness, headaches, blurred vision, twitching muscles, numbness or weakness. |
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