pharmacology mnemonics
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Is an easy and creative way of
memorizing DRUGS , their ACTIONS and SIDE EFFECTS
4 examples :
1 – selective B2 agonist .
2 – migraine prophylaxis .
3 – differentiation between SELECTIVE and NON-SELECTIVE B1 blockers .
4 – ACE INHIBITORS side effects .
R A in the brain, T H A on the heart & T P E in the lungs T
= RAT in the brain, HAT on the heart & PET in the lungs.
Restless Anxiety Tremor
Hyperglycemia Angina & Arrhythmia Tachycardia
Low PO2 Edema-Pulmonary
Tolerance
= "Very Volatile Pharmacotherapeutic Agents For Migraine Prophylaxis”.
Verpamil
Valproic acid
Pizotifen
Amitriptyline
Flunarizine
Methysergide
Propranolol
C A P T O P R I L
ough, Likely caused by increased levels of bradykinin.
ngioedema, also related to increased bradykinin.
otassim retention, leading to hyperkalemia.
aste alterations
verkill in lowering Bld P, hypotension & 1st dose syncope.
regnancy at risk of fetopathy, esp. in the 2nd & 3rd trimesters enal failure in patient w bilateral renal stenosis.
ncreased renin release
ow count of neutrophils ( NeutroPenia)