Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, are a class of psychotropic drugs used as antidepressants. SSRIs modify the concentration in the brain of some neurotransmitters responsible for the regulation of mood (in particular by increasing that of serotonin) by blocking the main biological process of eliminating it from the synaptic vesicle (reuptake). They are therefore used …
Azole antifungal agents prevent the synthesis of ergosterol, a major component of fungal plasma membranes, by inhibiting the cytochrome P-450-dependent enzyme lanosterol demethylase (also referred to as 14α-sterol demethylase or P-450DM). This enzyme also plays an important role in cholesterol synthesis in mammals. Exposure of fungi to an azole causes depletion of ergosterol and accumulation …
Beta blockers, also written β-blockers, are important for your exams. Here are some useful mnemonics to remember the beta-blockers. Beta-blockers site of action ( remember 1 heart , 2 lungs)Beta-1 = 1 heart Beta-2 = 2 lungs Adrenoceptors: vasomotor function of alpha vs. beta (remember ABCD): Alpha = Constrict. Beta = Dilate. Beta blockers: B1 selective …
The best way of memorizing the use and function of different classes of drugs is to familiarize yourself with its generic name stem. Usually, drugs of the same therapeutic class are given names with the same stem. These stems are mostly placed word-finally (suffix), but in some cases, word-initial (prefix) stems are also used. Common …
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Remember the cardioselective betablockers using the easy mnemonic Betablockers Acting Exclusively At Myocardium: Betaxolol Acebutelol Esmolol Atenolol Metoprolol Hope that mnemonic helped. Got a better mnemonic for the same? Let us know in the comments below.Also check out these useful medical mnemonics. More Mnemonics to make your life easier 🙂 Mnemonic for Causes of Pulmonary Fibrosis Mnemonic to remember …
Remember the 4 C’s to remember the contraindications of Ipecac. Comatose Convulsing Corrosive hydrocarbon Hope that mnemonic helped. Got a better mnemonic for the same? Let us know in the comments below.Also check out these useful medical mnemonics. More Mnemonics to make your life easier 🙂 Mnemonics for Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA): Definition, Presentation, Diagnosis, Treatment …
Use the mnemonic LMNOP to remember the acute management of Left ventricular failure (LVF). Lasix (furosemide) Morphine (diamorphine) Nitrates Oxygen (sit patient up) Pulmonary ventilation (if doing badly) Hope that mnemonic helped. Got a better mnemonic for the same? Let us know in the comments below.Also check out these useful medical mnemonics. More Mnemonics to …
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Remember the drugs used to treat ventricular tachycardia using the mnemonic LAMB. LAMB: Lidocaine Amiodarone Mexiltene/ Magnesium Beta-blocker Hope that mnemonic helped. Got a better mnemonic for the same? Let us know in the comments below.Also check out these useful medical mnemonics. More Mnemonics to make your life easier 🙂 Scotty Dog sign Differences between …
We have two good mnemonics for properties of Sulfonamides and their clinical side effects. Remember the mnemonic SULFA for the basic characteristics as well as side effects of sulphonamides. Basic characteristics (remember SULFA): Solubility lowUseful for Urinary tract infectionsLarge spectrum (active against gram positive and gram negativebacteria)Folic acid synthesis blocker ( DHPS inhibitor)Antimetabolite /Analog of PABA …
Loop diuretics represent a sub-category of diuretic drugs that act at the ascending tract of the loop of Henle, the anatomical element of the nephron. They are used for the treatment of hypertension and edema often caused by heart failure and renal failure. The loop diuretics act on the Na-K-Cl (membrane co-carrier protein) cotransporter in …
