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Names and Suffixes
Drug Names and Suffixes
Question | Answer |
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statin | cholesterol (HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitor) |
razole | proton pump inhibitor |
artan | a2rb (angiotensin 2 receptor blocker) |
pam | benzodiazepines (benzos) |
olol | beta blocker |
pril | ace inhibitor (angiotensin converting enzyme) |
azosin | alpha blocker |
itidine | H2 antagonist |
cillin | penicillin anti-biotics |
floxacin | fluoroquinolone antibiotics |
cycline | tetracycline antibiotics |
romycin | macrolide antibiotics |
lax | laxative |
Vicodin | APAP + Hydrocodone, Pain Relief |
Prinivil | Lisinopril, ACE Inhibitor |
Zocor | Simvastatin, Statin |
Synthroid | Levoythyroxine, Hormone Replacement |
Amoxil | Amoxicillin, Antibiotic (Penicillin) |
Zithromax | Azithromycin, Macrolide Antibiotic |
Microzide | Hydrochlorothiazide, Thiazide Diuretic |
Norvasc | Amlodipine, Calcium Channel Blocker |
Xanax | Alprazolam, Benzodiazepine |
Glucophage | Metformin, Antidiabetic |
Lipitor | Atorvastatin, Statin |
Prilosec | Omeprazole, Proton Pump Inhibitor |
Augmentin | Amoxicillin + Clavulanate, Penicillin Antibiotic |
Tenormin | Atenolol, Beta Blocker |
Lasix | Furosemide, Diuretic |
Lopressor | Metoprolol,Beta Receptor Blocker |
Zoloft | Sentraline, Selective Seratonin Re-Uptake Inhibitor |
Ambien | Zolpidem, Sleep Aid |
Percocet | Oxycodone + APAP, Pain Relief |
Nexium | Esomeprazole, Proton Pump Inhibitor |
Plavix | Clopidogrel, Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor |
Singulair | Montelukast, Leukotriene Inhibitor |
Sterapred | Prednisone, Corticosteroid |
Lexapro | Escitalopram, Selective Seratonin Re-Uptake Inhibitor (SSRI) |
Advil | Ibuprofen, Non Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAID) |
Celexa | Citalopram, Anti-Depressant (Selective Seratonin Re-Uptake Inhibitor) |
ProAir | Albuterol, B2 Receptor Agonist (Lungs) |
Prozac | Fluoxetine, Selective Seratonin Re-Uptake Inhibitor |
Neurontin | Gabapentin, Anti-Convulsant |
Coumadin | Warfarin, Blood Thinner |
Ultram | Tramadol, Pain Relief (Non-Narcotic) |
Klonopin | Clonazepam, Benzodiazepine |
Ativan | Lorazepam, Benzodiazepine |
Keflex | Cephalexin, Antibiotic (Cephalosporin) |
Flexeril | Cyclobenzaprine, Muscle Relaxant |
Septra | Sulfamethoxazole + Trimethoprim, Antibiotic |
Cipro | Ciprofloxacin, Quinolone (Antibiotic) |
Flonase | Fluticasone, Inhaled Steroid |
Dyrenium | Triamterene, Diuretic |
Pravachol | Pravastatin, Cholesterol (Statin) |
Crestor | Rosuvastatin, Statin |
Advair | Fluticasone + Salmeterol, Bronchodilator and Steroid |
Desyrel | Trazodone, Anti-Depressant |
Darvocet | Propoxyphene + APAP, Pain Relief |
Fosamax | Alendronate, Bone Reabsorption Inhibitor |
Allegra | Fexofenadine, Antihistamine |
Mevacor | Lovastatin, Cholesterol (Statin) |
Coreg | Carvedilol, Beta Receptor Blocker |
Paxil | Paroxetine, Selective Seratonin Re-Uptake Inhibitor |
Mobic | Meloxicam, Non Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs |
Valium | Diazepam, Benzodiazepine |
Diovan | Valsartan, Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker |
Cymbalta | Duloxetine, Anti-Depressant |
Effexor | Venlafaxine, Anti-Depressant |
Zantac | Ranitidine, Histamine Blocker |
Diflucan | Fluconazole, Anti-Fungal |
Aleve | Naproxen, Non Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug |
Vibramycin | Doxycycline, Antibiotic (Tetracycline) |
Klor-Con | Potassium Chloride, Electrolyte |
Elavil | Amitriptyline, Anti-Depressant |
Prevacid | Lansoprazole, Proton Pump Inhibitor |
Actos | Pioglitazone, Anti-Diabetic |
Medrol | Methylprednisolone, Steroid Anti-Inflammatory |
Zyloprim | Allopurinol, Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitor |
Tylenol 3 | Codeine + APAP, Pain Relief |
Vasotec | Enalapril, ACE Inhibitor |
Soma | Carisoprodol, Muscle Relaxant |
Flomax | Tamsulosin, Prostate Receptor Agonist |
Vytorin | Ezetimibe + Simvastatin, Cholesterol Lowering |
Seroquel | Quetiapine, Anti-Psychotic |
Levaquin | Levofloxacin, Antibiotic (Quinolone) |
Tricor | Fenofibrate, Choloesterol |
Catapres | Clonidine, Alpha Receptor Agonist |
Phenergan | Promethazine, Anti-Nausea and Anti-Emetic |
Yaz | Ethinyl Estradiol + Drospirenone, Birth Control |
Viagra | Sildenafil, Erectile Dysfunction |
Celebrex | Celecoxib, Non Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug and COX-2 Inhibitor |
Proventil | Albuterol, Beta Agonist (Lungs) |
Oxycontin | Oxycodone, Pain Relief |
Lantus | Insulin Glargine |
Nasonex | Mometasone, Corticosteroid |
Lyrica | Pregabalin, Anti-convulsant and Neurologic |
Amaryl | Glimepiride, Antidiabetic |
Restoril | Temazepam, Sleep Aid |
Folvite | Folic Acid, Mineral Supplement |
Premarin | Conjugated Estrogen, Estrogen Replacement |
Zetia | Ezetimibe, Cholesterol |
Aldactone | Spironolactone, Diuretic |
Lanoxin | Digoxin, Inotrope |
Imdur | Isosorbide Mononitrate, Nitrate Vasodilator |
Omnicef | Cefdinir, Antibiotic (Cephalosporin) |
Altace | Ramipril, ACE Inhibitor |
Nasacort | Triamcinolone, Inhaled Steroid |
Ventolin | Albuterol, Bronchodilator |
Cozaar | Losartan, Angiotensin 2 Receptor Blocker (A2RB) |
Concerta | Methylphenidate, ADHD |
DiaBeta | Glyburide, Anti-Diabetic |
Valtrex | Valacyclovir, Anti-Viral |
Tamiflu | Osteltamivir, Anti-Viral (Flu) |
Pen-VK | Penicillin vk, Antibiotic |