Mnemonics Flashcards
Warfarin Interactions
ACADEMIC FAB4
A
Cimetidine
Aspirin
Dapsone
Erythromycin
M
Indomethacin
Cipro
Simvastatin (Zocor)
Fluconazole
Amiodarone
Bactrim
Metronidazole (Flagyl)
Oral Anticoagulants
BREADTH
Betrixiban (Bevyxx)
Rivaroxaban (Xarelto)
Edoxaban (Savaysa)
Apixaban (Eliquis)
Dabigatran (Pradaxa)
Thrombin and Ten A (Xa inhibitors)
H
Tricyclic Antidepressents Side Effects
TCAS
Tired
Caution with falls
Anticholinergic
Suicide Risk
Anticholinergic Effects
ABDUCT Water
Anhidrosis - no sweating
Blurry vision
Dry mouth
Urinary retention
Constipation
Tachycardia
Alpha 1 Blockers for HTN
DIPPS
Doxazosin (Cardura)
Increase vasodilation
Prazosin (Minipres)
Prostatic Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Terazosin (Hytrin)
Syncope, 1st dose effect
Beta Blockers by Generation
PLAN FOR EXAMS, GET COLA NOW
Propranolol (Inderal)
Lipophilicity
Asthma contraindications
Non selective for Beta 1 or 2 Receptors
Esmolol (Brevibloc)
X
Atenolol (Tenormin)
Metroprolol (Toprol, Lopressor)
Selective for Beta 1 receptors on heart
COLA
Carvedilol (Coreg)
O
Labetalol (Normodyne) - a in name adds alpha blocker. Good for pregnant.
Alpha 1, Beta 1 and 2
NOW
ebivolol (Bystolic)
Only B1
Watch for hypotension nitrous oxide
Beta Blocker Concerns
ABCDE
Asthma
Blockade
COPD
Diabetes - masked signs of blood sugar
Elyte imbalance - hyperkalemia
Calcium Channel Blockers - non-dihydropyridines
DVD
Dysrythmias
Verapamil (Calan) - Very strong constipation
Dilitiazem (Cardizem)
Calcium Channel Blocker - dihydropyridines
INFANT
Isradipine (Dynacirc)
Nifedipine (Procardia)
Felodipine (Plendil)
Amlodipine (Norvasc)
Nicardipine (Cardene)
Tachycardia, rebound tachycaria as no heart effect
Diuretics
MAN FLUSH THIS
MANittol (Omitrol)
Furosemide (Lasix)
Loop diaretic
S
Hydrochlorothiazide
Triamterene (Dyreium) in collecting duct
Hydrochlorothiazide
In combination
Statins
FALLS SHARPLY
Fluvastatin (Lescol)
Aches,
Lipophilic
LDL
S
Simvastatin (Zocor)
High-intensity statins
Atorvastatin (Lipitor)
Rosuvastatin (Crestor)
Pravastatin (Pravachol)
Lovastatin (Mevacor, Altoprev)
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