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MnemonicsMetronidazole Uses Mnemonics
Metronidazole uses mnemonic GET A METRO: a quick way to remember the clinical uses of this antibiotic for Giardia, Entamoeba, Trichomonas and anaerobes.
Oct 31, 2020
MnemonicsLigaments VS Tendons
How to remember Sprain VS Strain
Nov 17, 2019
MnemonicsFunctions of the Kidney – Mnemonics
Another pharmaceutical mnemonics to remember the functions of the kidney : A WET BED A : Acid Base Balance W : Water Removal E : Erythropoiesis (the process which produces red blood cells (erythrocytes)) T : Toxin Removal B : Blood Pressure Control E : Electrolyte Balance D : Vitamin D Activation…
May 7, 2018
MnemonicsHow to remember Vancomycin side effects – mnemonics
How to remember Vancomycin side effects ? Vancomycin is an anti-infective agent covering gm+v infections including MRSA. It is known as the gold standard for treating MRSA infections. Vancomycin is popular for its nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity along with “Red Man Syndrome”. How to remember the side effects of Vancomycin? NOT RED Although it is RED!…
May 9, 2017
How To ?How to remember Lithium Adverse Events
Lithium salts or preparations are used to treat bipolar disorder and classified as mood stabilizers. The exact mechanism of action of how lithium has a role in treating depression is not exactly known yet. So, to easily remember the adverse events of Lithium (mnemonics): LITHIUM L: Leucocytosis (increase in the total number of WBCs)…
Apr 22, 2017
GeneralHow to remember Enzyme inducers and Enzyme inhibitors (mnemonics)
Enzyme inducers will increase the rate of metabolism of co-administered drugs and thus their effect will decrease or will be at lower therapeutic dose. As a result, the dose of such drugs (which are metabolized by microsomal enzymes) should be increased when administered along with enzyme inducers. Enzyme inhibitors will decrease the metabolism of drugs…
Apr 9, 2017
MnemonicsMemorize tuberculosis drug family RIPES
How to remember drugs that are used to treat Tuberculosis: R I P E S Pharmaceutical mnemonics R : Rifampicin I : Isoniazide P : Pyrazinamide E : Ethambutol S : Streptomycin. Tuberculosis is a bacterial infection that targeting lungs , caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. TB symptoms include cough, weight loss, fatigue,…
May 23, 2015
MnemonicsB receptors mnemonics
B receptors mnemonics A phartoon to remember the major site of action for Beta receptors. B1 receptors -> you have 1 heart. B2 receptors -> you have 2 lungs. Response upon activation :
Jan 23, 2015
Drug factsSelectivity of Beta blockers
Beta blockers prevent catecholamines ( Epinephrine & Norepinephrine ) from binding to beta receptors. Mainly , 3 types of beta receptors have been internationally identified : β1 , β2 , β3 ” Beta receptors will be illustrated in other coming posts “ ~ First generation of β blockers ~ Non-selective =…
Dec 15, 2010