Drugs and suffixes

Angiotensin Converting Enzyme inhibitors block the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II.

Block AII = decrease bp, vasodilation

PRIL

Angiotensin 2 Receptor Blockers block AII enzymes from specific receptor sites.

Block AII activity = block vasoconstriction

ARTAN

Inhibit reproduction of new bacteria cells.

Suppress rapid firing of neurons in the nervous system (brain).

Anti-epileptic or anti-seizure drugs

Lower blood glucose levels. Only treat Type II Diabetes.

Benzos are used as anti-anxiety agents, muscle relaxants, sedatives and hypnotics

PAM

Beta-adrenergic blocking agents. Block adrenaline receptors, cause actions in the heart.

OLOL

Calcium channel blockers block calcium channels in cardiac muscle and blood vessels, slows down heart activity.

Used to treat hypertension. Promote evacuation of water from the body which decreases pressure on CV system.

Inhibits HMG CoA reductase which produces cholesterol in the liver. Statin lowers cholesterol production.

STATIN

Non Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs are commonly used as analgesics and fever reducers.

Non-narcotic, sold OTC.

Provides an analgesic effect by decreasing the perception of pain and increasing pain tolerance.

Inhibit the action of gastric proton pumps which reduces gastric acid production.

PRAZOLE

Selective Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitors increase the body's serotonin.

Anti-depressants.

• phenothiazine
• (anti-psychotics, neuroleptic, antiemetic)

Antifungal

• Anti-anxiety drugs
• (benzodiazepines)

Inhalation/ volatile general anesthetic

Barbiturate sedative hypnotics

locan anesthetic

penicillin

antibiotic protein synthesis inhibitor

aminoglycoside antibiotics

protease inhibitor

Beta Antagonist (beta blocker)

Butyrophenone (neuroleptic)

cardiac glycoside (inotropic agent)

methylxanthine

ACE inhibitor

HMG CoA reductase inhibitors

Beta 2 agonist

h2 antagonist

pituitary hormone

postsynaptic alpha1 antagonist (alpha1 blocker)

tricyclic antidepressant

tricyclic antidepressant

anti-virial

laxative

macrolide antibiotic

tetracycline antibiotic

fluoroquinolone antibiotic

angiotensin II receptor blocker

proton pump inhibitors