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  1. A.C.E inhibitors
    Angiotensin Converting Enzyme inhibitors block the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II.

    Block AII = decrease bp, vasodilation

    PRIL
  2. A.2.R.B
    Angiotensin 2 Receptor Blockers block AII enzymes from specific receptor sites.

    Block AII activity = block vasoconstriction

    ARTAN
  3. Antibiotics
    Inhibit reproduction of new bacteria cells.
  4. Anticonvulsants
    Suppress rapid firing of neurons in the nervous system (brain).

    Anti-epileptic or anti-seizure drugs
  5. Anti-diabetic/ Sulfonylureas
    Lower blood glucose levels. Only treat Type II Diabetes.
  6. Benzodiazepines
    Benzos are used as anti-anxiety agents, muscle relaxants, sedatives and hypnotics

    PAM
  7. Beta Blockers (B1)
    Beta-adrenergic blocking agents. Block adrenaline receptors, cause actions in the heart.

    OLOL
  8. Calcium Channel Blockers
    Calcium channel blockers block calcium channels in cardiac muscle and blood vessels, slows down heart activity.
  9. Diuretics
    Used to treat hypertension. Promote evacuation of water from the body which decreases pressure on CV system.
  10. HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitors (Statin)
    Inhibits HMG CoA reductase which produces cholesterol in the liver. Statin lowers cholesterol production.

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

    Non-narcotic, sold OTC.
  12. Opiod
    Provides an analgesic effect by decreasing the perception of pain and increasing pain tolerance.
  13. Proton Pump Inhibitors
    Inhibit the action of gastric proton pumps which reduces gastric acid production.

    PRAZOLE
  14. S.S.R.I
    Selective Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitors increase the body's serotonin.

    Anti-depressants.
  15. -azine
    • phenothiazine
    • (anti-psychotics, neuroleptic, antiemetic)
  16. -azole
    Antifungal
  17. -azepam
    • Anti-anxiety drugs
    • (benzodiazepines)
  18. -ane
    Inhalation/ volatile general anesthetic
  19. -barbital/ -bital
    Barbiturate sedative hypnotics
  20. -caine
    locan anesthetic
  21. -cillin
    penicillin
  22. -cycline
    antibiotic protein synthesis inhibitor
  23. -mycin
    aminoglycoside antibiotics
  24. -navir
    protease inhibitor
  25. -olol
    Beta Antagonist (beta blocker)
  26. -operidol
    Butyrophenone (neuroleptic)
  27. -oxin
    cardiac glycoside (inotropic agent)
  28. -phylline
    methylxanthine
  29. -pril
    ACE inhibitor
  30. -statin
    HMG CoA reductase inhibitors
  31. -terol
    Beta 2 agonist
  32. -tidine
    h2 antagonist
  33. -tropin
    pituitary hormone
  34. -zosin
    postsynaptic alpha1 antagonist (alpha1 blocker)
  35. -triptyline
    tricyclic antidepressant
  36. -ipramine
    tricyclic antidepressant
  37. -vir
    anti-virial
  38. lax
    laxative
  39. romycin
    macrolide antibiotic
  40. cycline
    tetracycline antibiotic
  41. floxacin
    fluoroquinolone antibiotic
  42. artan
    angiotensin II receptor blocker
  43. razole
    proton pump inhibitors

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