Pharmacology Mnemonics
1)Adverse Effects Of Sulfonamide :
Just Remember SULFONAMIDES
S: Steven Johnson Syndrome
U:Urticaria
L: Leukopenia
F:Folic acid Deficiency
O:Obstruction in Urinary Tract
N: Nephritis
A:Aplastic Anemia
M:Methenamine Contraindication
I:Increase Risk Of Kernicterus
D:Drug Fever
E:Eosinophilia
S:Skin Rashes
2) Drugs Causing Stevens Johson Syndrome
Remember These Words : LAPSE PCP
L:Lamotrigine
A:Allopurinol
P:Penicillin
S:Sulfa Drugs
E:Erythromycin
P:Phenobarbitol
C:Carbamazepine
P:Phenytoin
3) SSRI Adverse Effects:
S.S.S
S:Stomach Upset
S:Sexual Dysfunctions
S:Serotonin Syndrome
4)Drugs For Bradycardia And Dec BP:
I D E A
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5)Hepatic Necrosis:Drugs Causing Focal To massive Necrosis
Don't Forget This Statement
"Very Angry Hepatocytes"
V:Valproic Acid
A:Acetaminophen
H:Halothane
6)Adrenoceptors:Vasomotor Function Of alpha vs Beta
ABCD
Alpha=Constrict
Beta =Dilate
7)Antiarrhythmics: Class 3 Members
Remember BIAS
Bretylium
Ibutilide
Amiodarone
Sotalol
8)Beta Blockers Contraindication And Cautions
Remember
ABCDE
A:Ashtma
B:Block (Heart Block)
C:OPD
D:Diabetes Mellitus
E:Electrolyte (Hyperkalemia)
9)Non Selective Beta Blockers
Rememebr This sentence
"Tim Pinches Has Nasal Problem"(because He Has Runny Nose)
T:Timolol
P:Pindolol
H:Hismolol
N:Nadolol
P:Propranolol
10)Thrombolytic Agents
Remember U S A
U:Urokinase
S:Streptokinase
A:Alteplase
11)Warfarin Action And Monitoring
Just Remember WePT
Warfarin Works On The Extrinsic Pathway And Is Monitored By PT
Warfarin Metabolism:
SLOW
Has A slow Onset Of Action.
A quick Vit K Antagonist,Though Small Lipid Soluble Molecule
Liver:Site Of Action
Oral Route Of Administration.
Warfarin.
12)Gynocomastia causing drugs
Remember
DISCOS ;)
D:Digoxin
I:Isoniazide
S:Spironolactone
C:Cimetidine
O:Oestrogens
S:Stilboestrol
K+ Increasing Agents
Remember K-BANK
K:K-Sparing Diuretic
B:Beta Blockers
A:ACEI
N:NSAID
K:K-Supplement
13)Propythioracil (PTU):Mechanism
It Inhibit PTU
P:Peroxidase/Peripheral Deiodination
T:Tyrosine Iodination
U:Union(Coupling)
14)Steroid Side Effects
Remember CUSHINGOID
C:Cataracts
U:Ulcer
S:Skin;Striae,thinning,bruising
H:Hypertension,Hyperglycemia,Hirsutism
I:Infections
N:Necrosis,Avascular Necrosis Of the Femoral Head
G:Glycosuria
O:Osteoporosis,Obesity
I:Immunosuppression
D:Diabetes
15)Lupus:
Drugs inducing Lupus
Remember
HIP
H:Hydralazine
I:INH
P:Procainamide
16)Diuretic:Thiazide Indications
CHIC To Use
C:CHF
H:Hypertension
I:Insipidous
C:Calcium Calculi
17)Nitrofurantoin:Major Side Effects
NitroFurAntoin:
N:Neuropathy (Peripheral Neuropathy
F:Fibrosis (Pulmonary Fibrosis)
A:Anemia (Hemolytic Anemia)
18)Osmotic Diuretics: Members
GUM
G:Glycerol
U:Urea
M:Mannitol
19) 4-Aminopyredine (4-AP) Use
"4 Is For AP
For AP (Action Potential)Propagation In Multiple Sclerosis.
20)Anticholinergic Side Effects
"Know The ABCD'S Of Anticholinergic Side effects"
A:Anorexia
B:Blurry Vision
C:Constipation/Confusion
D:Dry Mouth
S:Sedation/stasis Of Urine
20)Antimuscarinics:Members Action:
"Inhibit Parasympathetic And Sweat"
I:Ipratropium
P:Pirenzepine
A:Atropine
S:Scopolamine
21)Aspirin Side Effects
ASPIRIN
A:Asthma
S:Salicylism
P:Peptic Ulcer Disease/Phosphorylation-Oxidation Uncoupling/PPH/Platelet Disaggregation Premature Closure Of PDA
I:Intestinal Blood Loss
R:Reye;s syndrome
I:Idiosyncrasy
N:Noise(Tinnitus)
22)Benzodiazepines:
Safe To Use In Liver Failure)
LOT
L:Lorazepam
O:Oxazepam
T:Temazepam
23)Benzodiazepines:Antidote
Remember
"Ben Is Off With The Flu"
Benzodiazepine Effect Off With Flumazenil.
24)Beta 1 Selective Blockers:
BEAM ONE up,Jhon
B:Beta 1 Blockers
E:Esmolol
A:Atenolol
M:Metoprolol
25)Cholinergics(eg Organophosphates) Effects
If You Know These You will be "LESS DUMB"
L:Lacrimation
E:Excitation Of Nicotinic Synapse
S:Salivation
S:sweating
D:Diarrhea
U:Urination
M:Micturition
B:Bronchoconstriction
26)Delerium Causing Drugs
ACUTE CHANGE IN MS:
A:Antibiotic(Ciprofloxacin,Penicillin,Biaxin)
C:Cardia Drugs (Digoxin,Lidocaine)
U:Urinary Incontinence Drugs (Anticholinergics)
T:Theophylline
E:Ethanol
C:Corticosteroids
H:H2 Blockers
A:Antiparkinsonian Drugs
N:Narcotics (Esp.Mepridine)
G:Geriatric Psychiatric Drugs
E:ENT drugs
I:Insomnia
N:NSAID eh Indomethacin,naproxen
M:Muscle Relaxants
S:Seizure Medicines
27)Direct Sympathomimetic Catecholamines
DINED:
D:Dopamine
I:Isoproterenol
N:Norepinephrine
E:Epinephrine
D:Dobutamine
28)Inhalation Anesthetics:
SHINE
S:Sevoflurane
H:Halothane
I:Isoflurane
N:Nitrous Oxide
E:Enflurane
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