Generic Drug Key Syllables and Classifications

Flashcards covering drug classes, their associated syllables, and key clinical comments based on lecture notes.

What is the key syllable for ACE inhibitors and what are some associated symptoms?

The key syllable is ---pril. They are used for BP and may cause cough and angioedema.

What is the key syllable for Angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) and their purpose?

The key syllable is ---sartan. They are used to lower BP and may cause cough and angioedema.

Which syllable identifies Aminoglycoside antibiotics?

The key syllable is ---mycin (referred to as 'Mean old mycins').

What are the syllables and mnemonic for Adrenergic/sympathetic/anticholinergic drugs?

The syllables are ---amine, ---prel, ---ephrine, and the drug Atropine, forming the mnemonic 'APE'.

What is the key syllable for Anticholesterol drugs and what is a specific dietary restriction?

The key syllable is ---statin, and patients should have 'No grapefruit juice'.

What are the syllables associated with Anticoagulant and Platelet drugs?

The syllables are War and ---dog---.

What is the key syllable for Antiviral drugs?

The key syllable is ---vir.

What syllable is used for Atypical Antipsychotics?

The key syllable is ---zap ('Zap the psychosis').

What are the key syllables for Benzodiazepines?

The key syllables are ---pam, ---lam, and ---zep.

What is the key syllable for Beta adrenergic blockers and what is their effect described as?

The key syllable is ---lol; they are described as 'like valium for your heart'.

Which specific drug is listed under the Biguanide class of oral hypoglycemics?

The drug is ---metformin.

What are the key syllables for Calcium channel blockers?

The syllables are Isop, ---zem, and ---dipine.

What are the syllable variations for Cephalosporin antibiotics?

The syllables include ---cef, ---kef, ---cephin, and ---keph.

What are the syllables and mnemonic for Cholinergic drugs?

The syllables are ---lol, ---ergo, ---stig, and the drug Urecholine, forming the mnemonic 'LES'.

What is the key syllable for H2 Receptor Antagonists and what do they treat?

The key syllable is ---itidine; they are used to treat and prevent GI ulcers.

What is the specific drug name for Humalog insulin?

The drug name is lispro.

What is the specific drug name for Lantus insulin and what is the mnemonic for its duration?

The drug name is glargine; the word 'large' in glargine indicates it is long-acting.

What is the key syllable for Laxatives?

The key syllable is ---lax---.

What is the key syllable for Macrolide antibiotics?

The key syllable is thromycin ('Throw them off the mean old mycin list').

What are the key syllables associated with MAOIs?

The syllables are tran---, sel---, and phenel---.

What is the drug name for Mucomyst and what is it used as an antidote for?

The drug name is Acetylcystiene; it is the antidote to Acetaminophen poisoning.

What is the key syllable for Penecillin antibiotics?

The key syllable is ---cillin.

What is the key syllable for Peripheral anti-Hypertensives?

The key syllable is ---press (as in blood pressure).

What is the key syllable for Phenothiazines?

The key syllable is ---zine ('Zines for the zany').

What syllables are associated with Potassium wasting diuretics?

The syllables are ---dine, ---mide, and ---zide.

What is the key syllable for Proton pump Inhibitors and what is their use?

The key syllable is ---prazole; they are used to treat and prevent GI ulcers.

What are the key syllables for SSRI antidepressants?

The key syllables are ---xet---, ---xep---, and ---pramine ('X out depression').

What are the syllables for Steroids and what is the associated mnemonic for side effects?

The syllables are ---sone and ---olone; the side effects are associated with 'Cush man'.

What are the key syllables for Sulfonylurea oral hypoglycemics?

The syllables are ---glib---, ---glyb---, ---glip---, and ---glyp--- (taking 'gl' from glucose).

What is the syllable for synthetic and natural narcotics?

The syllable is ---done ('You are "done" with your pain').

What syllable is used for Tri-cyclic antidepressants?

The syllable is ---trip--- ('A Trip" makes you happy').

What is the chemical name for Tylenol and what must be monitored due to its toxicity?

The chemical name is Acetaminophen; it is toxic to the liver and ALT should be monitored.

What is the key syllable for Xanthine bronchodilators and what is a sign of toxicity?

The key syllable is ---phylline; a sign of toxicity is coffee ground emesis.