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 …
Serotonin syndrome is a potentially life-threatening syndrome that is precipitated by the use of serotonergic drugs and overactivation of both the peripheral and central postsynaptic 5HT-1A and, most notably, 5HT-2A receptors. Serotonin syndrome consists of a combination of mental status changes, neuromuscular hyperactivity, and autonomic hyperactivity. Serotonin syndrome can occur via the therapeutic use of serotonergic …
Remember the classification of Insulin analogues using this visual mnemonic. FAST-ACTING1 – Lispro2 – Aspart3 – Glulisine (APIDRA—> anagram of RAPID Acting) SHORT-ACTING4 – Regular insulin LONG-ACTING 5 – Detemir (Lemevir)6 – Glargine ULTRA-LONG-ACTING7 – Degludec INTERMEDIATE-ACTING8 – Isophane insulin Source National Center for Biotechnology Information. PubChem Compound Database; CID=118984375, https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/118984375 (accessed Nov. 18, 2018). Hope …
Tetracyclines act by blocking protein synthesis inside the microbe. Remember the antibiotics which act by protein synthesis inhibition using the mnemonic AT-30 CEL-50. Protein synthesis inhibitors: remember AT-30 CELL-50AminoglycosidesTetracyclinesChloramphenicolErythromycin (macrolides)Linezolid Remember the clinical uses of tetracyclines using the mnemonic BBC MARVEL. Tetracyclines uses include: Remeber BBC MARVELBorrelia BurgdorferiChlamydiaMycoplasma pneumoniaeAcneRickettsiaVibrio choleraeLyme disease (Borrelia Burgdorferi) We have one …
Bacteriostatic antibiotics prevent the growth of bacteria (i.e., it keeps them in the stationary phase of growth), while bactericidal antibiotics kill bacteria. The classification of bacteriostatic and bactericidal antibiotics is frequently asked in USMLE, PLAB, NEXT and other medical exams. Remember the bactericidal antibiotics with the mnemonic BANG Q RIP. Bactericidal antibiotics: remember “BANG Q …
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Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin and diclofanac are the most commonly prescribed drugs for arthritis, inflammation, and cardiovascular protection. However, they cause gastrointestinal complications such as ulcers and erosions. The pathophysiology of these complications has mostly been ascribed to NSAID’s action on the cyclooxygenase (COX) inhibition and the subsequent prostaglandin (PG) deficiency. NSAIDs …
We have several super useful mnemonics to help you remember Benzodiazepines and their classification. Short acting Benzodiazepines have half-life values less than 5 hours. Remember the mnemonic ATOM for short acting Benzodiazepines. AlprazolamTriazolamOxazepamMidazolam Intermediate acting Benzodiazepines have half-life values from 5-24 hours. Remember the mnemonic TLC for intermediate acting benzodiazepines. (Note TLC = Thin Layer Chromatography) …
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Pharmacological inhibition of gastric acid secretion is achieved most effectively with proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), more correctly referred to as hydrogen-potassium ATPase inhibitors. Proton Pump Inhibitors examples (remember OLPER’s milk):OmeprazoleLansoprazolePantoprazoleEsomeprazoleRabeprazole Medical uses of Proton Pump Inhibitors imclude ( remember PhD & GERD): Peptic ulcer disease including NSAID associated ulcersHelicobacter pylori eradication therapyDyspepsiaGastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) …
ACE inhibitors available are grouped into three main groups depending on their chemical structure: Sulfhydryl-containing ACE inhibitor of which there is only Captopril (Capoten); Dicarboxylic-containing ACE inhibitors(Ramipril, Enalpril among others; Phosphorus-containing ACE inhibitor of which there is only one. Fosinopril (Monopril). All of ACE inhibitors share the common suffix pril ( remember of APRIL): CaptoPRILRamiPRILEnalaPRILFosinoPRILLisinoPRIL …
Remember the drugs causing Pseudotumor cerebri using the mnemonic Hyundai SONATA. Hypervitaminosis A Steroids OCP NAlidixic acid Tetracyline Amiodarone Read other causes of #Psedotumor_Cerebri here. Hope that mnemonic helped. Got a better mnemonic for the same? Let us know in the comments below.Also check out these medical mnemonics Mnemonic for Clinical Features of Turner Syndrome …
