1
Q
Local anesthetics
A
-caine
Examples: lidocaine
Action: prevents the transmission of nerve impulses or pain, without causing unconsciousness.
2
Q
Corticosteroids
A
-sone or -lone
Examples: dexamethasone or methylprednisone
Action: anti-inflammatory drugs, used to control many different inflammation related symptoms.
3
Q
Meglitinides
Or
Sulfonylureas
A
-ide
Examples: glyburide
Action: lowers blood glucose levels by triggering the production of insulin; used to treat type two diabetes.
