cef- or ceph-
antibiotic; 5% cross sensitivity with penicillin, can cause GI upset
-cillin
antibiotic; common allergy, GI distress
-mycin
macrolide antibiotic; renal toxicity, ototoxicity with aminoglycosides
-cycline
anti-infectives; dental problems for fetus if taken in pregnancy or before age 8, interferes with oral contraceptives
-gliptin
treating diabetes; watch for respiratory infections, headaches
-oxacin
antibiotic; photosensitivity reaction
-azoles
antifungal; liver toxic, many drug-drug interactions
-mab
monocloncal antibody; injected, flu-like symptoms
-pine
calcium channel blocker; monitor BP and rhythm
-pril
ACE inhibitor; monitor cough
-sartan
angiotensin receptor blocker; not to be used during pregnancy
-olol
beta blocker; monitor cardiovascular effects, caution with diabetes
-ol
beta agonist; rapid heart rate, sympathetic reaction
-osin
alpha blocker; first dose reaction, monitor for congestive heart failure
-parin
anticlotting agent; injected, monitor for excessive bruising or bleeding
-thiazide
diuretic; weight loss, fluid and electrolyte balance
-ase
enzyme, usually used with thrombolytics; monitor for bleeding
-statin
HMG CoA inhibitor; pregnancy category X, with diet and exercise, rhabdomyloysis
-triptan
antimigrain drug; monitor bp and cardiac effects
-enafil
impotence drug; not with nitrates or alpha blockers, must be used with sexual stimulation
-barbital
barbiturate; CNS depressant, stimulates liver enzymes to metabolize drugs
-pam
benzodiazepine; liver and renal toxicity
-lukast
leukotrience receptor antagonist; asthma maintenance drug, not used in acute asthma attack
-stim
colony stimulating agent; injected, check bone marrow
-prazole
antisecretory agent; PPI are not for prolonged use, can cause hip fractures
-setron
centrally acting antiemetic; injected, CNS depression
-azine
phenothiazine; CNS depression
-sone
corticosteroid; timing of dose, risk of infection
-esterone
progestin; annual pap smear
-dronate
calcium regulator; dosing details, monitor calcium
-olone
anabolic steroid; liver and heart toxicity
-asteride
androgen inhibitor; monitor urinary output
-profen
NSAID; monitor GI bleed