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33 Cards in this Set
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Cef- or ceph-
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Cephalosporin Antibiotic
ex- cefazolin, cephalexin, ceftin, 5% cross sensitivity with penicillin Can cause GI distress |
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-cillin
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penicillin antibiotic
ex- bicillin, penicillin G Common allergy, GI distress |
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-mycin
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aminoglycoside or macrolide antibiotic
ex- gentamycin, tobramycin, erythromycin Renal toxicity, ototoxicity with aminoglycosides |
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-cycline
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tetracycline
ex- doxycycline, minocycline Dental problems (enamel discoloration) for fetus if taken in pregnancy or before age 8 Interferes with oral contraceptives |
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-gliptin
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DDP-4 inhibitor for treating diabetes
ex- vildagliptin (Galvus), sitagliptin (Januvia) Watch for respiratory infections, headaches |
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-oxacin
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a fluoroquinolone antibiotic
ex- Ciprofloxacin, Levofloxacin photosensitivity reactions |
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-azoles
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indicates an antifungal
ex- Itraconazole, fluconazole (Diflucan), Clotrimazole, ketoconazole, miconazole (Lotrimin) very liver toxic, many drug-drug interactions |
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-mab
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indicates amonoclonal antibody
ex- daclizumab injected flu-like symptoms |
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-pine
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indicates a calcium channel blocker
ex- Amlodipine (exception – verapamil doesn’t end in –pine) monitor BP, rhythm |
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-pril
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indicates an ACE inhibitor
captopril monitor cough |
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-sartan
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indicates an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB)
ex- valsartan not to be used during pregnancy |
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-olol
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indicates a beta blocker
ex- Propranolol, acebutolol monitor cardiovascular effects, caution with diabetics |
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-ol
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indicates a beta agonist
ex- albuterol, rapid heart rate, ympathetic reaction |
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-osin
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indicates an alpha blocker
ex- doxazosin, prazosin first dose reaction, monitor for CHF |
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-parin
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indicates an anticlotting agent
ex- heparin, dalteparin Injected, monitor for excessive bruising or bleeding |
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-thiazide
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indicates a diuretic
ex- polythiazide, hydrochlorothiazide, monitor for weight loss, fluid & electrolyte imbalance |
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-ase
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indicates an enzyme
usually used with thrombolytics ex- urokinase, streptokinase monitor for bleeding |
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-statin
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indicates an HMG CoA inhibitor
ex- lovastatin, pravastatin pregnancy category X with diet and exercises, rhabdomyolysis |
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-triptan
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indicates an antimigraine drug
ex- zolmitriptan monitor BP, cardiac effects |
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-enafil
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indicates an impotence drug
ex- sildenafil not with nitrates (can cause fatal hypotension) or alpha blockers, must be used with sexual stimulation |
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-barbital
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indicates a barbiturate
ex- Phenobarbital CNS depressant stimulates liver enzymes to metabolize drugs |
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-pam
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indicates a benzodiazepine
ex- diazepam (exception: chlordiazepoxide does not end in –pam) liver and renal toxic |
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-lukast
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indicates a leukotrience receptor antagonist
ex- zafirlukast Asthma maintenance drug Not for use in acute asthma attack |
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-stim
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indicates a colony stimulating agent
ex- filgrastim injected check bone marrow |
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-prazole
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indicates an antisecretory agent
ex- meprazole (Prilosec), esomeprazole (Nexium) (exception – aripiprazole ends in –prazole and is an antipsychotic agent not in this classification) Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) are not for prolonged use: can cause hip fractures |
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-setron
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indicates a centrally acting antiemetic
ex- ondansetron, granisetron injected CNS depression |
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-azine
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indicates a phenothiazine
promethazine CNS depressant |
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-sone
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indicates a corticosteroid
ex- cortisone, prednisone timing of dose, risk of infection |
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-esterone
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indicates a progestin
ex- progesterone annual pap smear |
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-dronate
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indicates a calcium regulator
ex- etidronate dosing details monitor calcium |
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-olone
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indicates an anabolic steroid
ex- androlone liver and heart toxicity |
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-asteride
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indicates an androgen inhibitor
ex- dutasteride Monitor urinary output |
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-profen
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Indicates an NSAID
ibuprofen Monitor for GI bleeding |
