Wednesday 27 March 2013

Pharmacology Mnemonics:

Pharmacology Mnemonics:

**Morphine: side-effects MORPHINE:

Myosis

Out of it (sedation)

Respiratory depression

Pneumonia (aspiration)

Hypotension

Infrequency (constipation, urinary retention)

Nausea

Emesis

**Adrenoceptors: vasomotor function of alpha vs. beta

ABCD:

Alpha = Constrict.

Beta = Dilate.


**Antirheumatic agents (disease modifying): members

CHAMP:

Cyclophosphamide

Hydroxycloroquine and choloroquinine

Auranofin and other gold compounds

Methotrexate

Penicillamine

**Phenytoin: adverse effects PHENYTOIN:

P-450 interactions

Hirsutism

Enlarged gums

Nystagmus

Yellow-browning of skin

Teratogenicity

Osteomalacia

Interference with B12 metabolism (hence anemia)

Neuropathies: vertigo, ataxia, and headache

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  1. Thanks for Pharmacology Mnemonics: As a Pharmacist I loved all the mnemonics shared by you. Since 2009, these mnemonics are valuable for Best Third Party Manufacturing Company in Panchkula for serving human beings with top Quality Pharmaceutical products from WHO-GMP Units.

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