DRUG SUFFIX

Question 1

What is the suffix for ACE Inhibitors?

Answer 1

pril

Example: Lisinopril; Used for high blood pressure and heart failure

Question 2

What does ARBs stand for?

Answer 2

Angiotensin Receptor Blocker

Suffix: sartan; Example: Losartan; Used for high blood pressure and heart failure

Question 3

What is the suffix for Beta Blockers?

Answer 3

olol

Example: Metoprolol; Used for high blood pressure and irregular heartbeat

Question 4

What is the suffix for Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blockers?

Answer 4

ipine

Example: Amlodipine; Used for high blood pressure

Question 5

What is the suffix for Alpha Blockers?

Answer 5

osin

Example: Terazosin; Used for high blood pressure and enlarged prostate symptoms

Question 6

What is the suffix for Direct Factor Xa Inhibitors?

Answer 6

aban

Example: Apixaban; Used as anticoagulants (blood thinners)

Question 7

What is the suffix for HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors?

Answer 7

statin

Example: Atorvastatin; Used for high cholesterol or hyperlipidemia

Question 8

What is the suffix for Penicillins?

Answer 8

cillin

Example: Amoxicillin; Used as antibiotics for bacterial infections

Question 9

What is the suffix for TZDs?

Answer 9

glitazone

Example: Pioglitazone; Used for diabetes (oral medication)

Question 10

What is the suffix for SGLT-2 Inhibitors?

Answer 10

gliflozin

Example: Canagliflozin; Used for diabetes (oral medication)

Question 11

What is the suffix for GLP-1 Analogs?

Answer 11

glutide, atide

Example: Dulaglutide; Used for diabetes (injectable medication)

Question 12

What is the suffix for DPP-4 Inhibitors?

Answer 12

gliptin

Example: Linagliptin; Used for diabetes (oral medication)

Question 13

What is the suffix for Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)?

Answer 13

prazole

Example: Esomeprazole; Used for heartburn/GERD

Question 14

What is the suffix for H2 Blockers?

Answer 14

tidine

Example: Famotidine; Used for heartburn/GERD

Question 15

What is the suffix for 5-HT 1B/1D Receptor Agonists?

Answer 15

triptan

Example: Rizatriptan; Used for migraine headaches

Question 16

What is the suffix for Corticosteroids?

Answer 16

one

Example: Prednisone; Used for inflammation/allergic reactions

Question 17

What is the suffix for Fluoroquinolones?

Answer 17

floxacin

Example: Ciprofloxacin; Used as antibiotics

Question 18

What is the suffix for Macrolides and Lincosamides?

Answer 18

mycin

Example: Azithromycin (macrolide) & Clindamycin (lincosamide); Used as antibiotics

Question 19

What is the suffix for Antifungals?

Answer 19

azole

Example: Fluconazole; Used for fungal infections

Question 20

What is the suffix for Antivirals?

Answer 20

vir

Example: Acyclovir; Used for viral infections

Question 21

What is the suffix for Benzodiazepines?

Answer 21

am

Example: Alprazolam; Used for anxiety/sleep (DEA Schedule IV)