Question

1. alprazolam

highlight the common prefix/root/suffix
what class is this medication in?
what is the indication for this medication?

1. atorvastatin

highlight the common prefix/root/suffix
what class is this medication in?
what is the indication for this medication?

1. saxagliptin

highlight the common prefix/root/suffix
what class is this medication in?
what is the indication for this medication?

Explanation:

1. Alprazolam:

• Prefix/root/suffix: "azol" is a common heterocyclic ring - containing root in some medications.
• Class: Benzodiazepine.
• Indication: Treatment of anxiety disorders, panic disorders.

1. Atorvastatin:

• Prefix/root/suffix: "statin" is a common suffix for HMG - CoA reductase inhibitors.
• Class: HMG - CoA reductase inhibitor.
• Indication: Lowering cholesterol levels, reducing the risk of cardiovascular events.

1. Saxagliptin:

• Prefix/root/suffix: "gliptin" is a common suffix for dipeptidyl - peptidase - 4 (DPP - 4) inhibitors.
• Class: DPP - 4 inhibitor.
• Indication: Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus to control blood glucose levels.

Answer:

1)

• Prefix/root/suffix: azol
• Class: Benzodiazepine
• Indication: Anxiety disorders, panic disorders

2)

• Prefix/root/suffix: statin
• Class: HMG - CoA reductase inhibitor
• Indication: Lowering cholesterol, reducing cardiovascular risk

3)

• Prefix/root/suffix: gliptin
• Class: DPP - 4 inhibitor
• Indication: Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus