Exam 2 Drug Mnemonics Flashcards
HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors
-STATIN
Bile Acid Sequestrants
→ CHOLE-
→ COLE-
- Cholestyramine
- Colestipol
- Colesevelam
Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitor
Ezetimibe
PCSK9 Inhibitors
-CUMAB
Fibric Acid Derivatives
Contains “FIBR”
- Gemfribozil
- Fenofibrate
Omega 3s
Contain “VAZ” or “VAS”
→Vascepa
→Lovaza
Niacin
Niacin
Non-Dihydropyridines (non-DHPs)
- Verapamil
- Diltiazem
Dihydropyridines (DHPs)
-DIPINE
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACEIs)
-PRIL
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs)
-SARTAN
Neprilysin Inhibitor
-Sacubitril (in combo with Valsartan)
Loop Diuretics
For The Big Exam
- Furosemide
- Torsemide
- Bumetanide
- Ethacrynic Acid
Thiazide Diuretics
I Can’t Memorize Countless Hours
- Indapamide
- Chlorothalidone
- Metolazone
- Chlorothiazide
- Hydrochlorothiazide
Potassium Sparing Diuretics – Aldosterone Antagonist
So Expect (-ONE)
→Spironolactone
→Eplerenone
Potassium Sparing Diuretics – Sodium Channel Blockers
A Tragedy
→Amiloride
→Triamterene
Nitrates
- Nitroglycerin (NTG)
- Isosorbide Dinitrate (ISDN)
- Isosorbide Mononitrate (ISMN)