Pharmacology Suffixes and Drug Classes Cheat Sheet

These flashcards cover key pharmacological vocabulary and concepts from the lecture notes.

What are ACE inhibitors indicated for?

Hypertension and heart failure.

What suffix indicates the class of drugs known as ARBs?

-sartan.

What is a common side effect of β-blockers?

Bradycardia.

Which class of drugs is indicated for hypertension and may cause edema?

DHP CCBs (calcium channel blockers) with the suffix -dipine.

What do statins (suffix -statin) treat?

Hyperlipidemia.

What is a key side effect of PPIs (suffix -prazole)?

Risk of low magnesium levels and infections with long-term use.

What is a common side effect of metformin (brand Glucophage)?

GI upset; rare risk of lactic acidosis.

Which drug class does the suffix -cillin belong to?

Penicillins.

What is the primary use of SSRIs (suffix -oxetine / -pram)?

Depression and anxiety.

Which drug class is indicated for diabetes and may cause genital infections?

SGLT2 inhibitors (suffix -gliflozin).