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Mnemonics In Pharmacology

Hepatic necrosis: drugs causing focal to massive necrosis
"Very Angry Hepatocytes":
Valproic acid
Acetaminophen
Halothane
Knowledge Level 6, System: Alimentary
Calvin Sy University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Adrenoceptors: vasomotor function of alpha vs. beta
ABCD:
Alpha = Constrict.
Beta = Dilate.
Knowledge Level 1, System: Cardiovascular
Anonymous Contributor

Amiodarone: action, side effects [ID 1146]
6 P's:
Prolongs action potential duration
Photosensitivity
Pigmentation of skin
Peripheral neuropathy
Pulmonary alveolitis and fibrosis
Peripheral conversion of T4 to T3 is inhibited -> hypothyroidism
Knowledge Level 3, System: Cardiovascular
Archana

Antiarrhythmics: class III members
BIAS:
Bretylium
Ibutilide
Amiodarone
Sotalol
Knowledge Level 1, System: Cardiovascular
Dr. Harsh Sharma and Robert O'Connor BJMC, Pune, India and University College Dublin

Antiarrhythmics: classification I to IV
MBA College
In order of class I to IV:
Membrane stabilizers (class I)
Beta blockers
Action potential widening agents
Calcium channel blockers
Knowledge Level 1, System: Cardiovascular
Dr. Harsh Sharma BJMC, Pune, India



Beta blockers: B1 selective vs. B1-B2 non-selective
A through N: B1 selective: Acebutalol, Atenolol, Esmolol, Metoprolol.
O through Z: B1, B2 non-selective: Pindolol, Propanalol, Timolol.
Knowledge Level 1, System: Cardiovascular
Amir Butt Quaid-e-Azam Medical College, Bahawalpur, Pakistan

Beta blockers: members
"The NEPAL Prime Minister":
Timolol
Nadolol
Esmolol
Pindolol
Atenolol
Labetalol
Propranolol
Metoprolol
Knowledge Level 2, System: Cardiovascular
Javaid H. Wani Spartan University School of Medicine, St. Lucia, W.I.

Beta-blockers: main contraindications, cautions [
ABCDE:
Asthma
Block (heart block)
COPD
Diabetes mellitus
Electrolyte (hyperkalemia)
Knowledge Level 4, System: Cardiovascular
Anonymous Contributor

Beta-blockers: nonselective beta-blockers
"Tim Pinches His Nasal Problem" (because he has a runny nose...):
Timolol
Pindolol
Hismolol
Naldolol
Propranolol
Knowledge Level 2, System: Cardiovascular
Hugo M. Rodriguez, MD University of Virginia Roanoke-Salem Program

Beta-blockers: side effects [
"BBC Loses Viewers In Rochedale":
Bradycardia
Bronchoconstriction
Claudication
Lipids
Vivid dreams & nightmares
-ve Inotropic action
Reduced sensitivity to hypoglycaemia
Knowledge Level 4, System: Cardiovascular
Anonymous Contributor

Ca++ channel blockers
Cerebral vasospasm/ CHF
Angina
Migranes
Atrial flutter, fibrillation
Supraventricular tachycardia
Hypertension
Alternatively: "CHASM":
Cererbral vasospasm / CHF
Hypertension
Angina
Suprventricular tachyarrhythmia
Migranes
Knowledge Level 2, System: Cardiovascular
Robert O'Connor University College Dublin

Captopril (an ACE inhibitor): side effects
CAPTOPRIL:
Cough
Angioedema/ Agranulocystosis
Proteinuria/ Potassium excess
Taste changes
Orthostatic hypotension
Pregnancy contraindication/ Pancreatitis/ Pressure drop (first dose hypertension)
Renal failure (and renal artery stenosis contraindication)/ Rash
Indomethacin inhibition
Leukopenia/ Liver toxicity
Knowledge Level 2, System: Cardiovascular
Dr. Chetan Wasekar MBBS KEM Hospital



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