PHARMACOLOGY BUNDLE
Table Content
Top 9 Pharmacology Mnemonics ADHD & Withdrawal Medications
Prefix & Sufix Cheat Sheet Antibiotics
Common ER Medications Antivirals
Common ICU Medications Antitubercular Agents
Cardiovascular Medications Spasmolytics
Adenosine Opioid Analgesics
Hyperlipidemic Medications Chemotherapy Medications
Diuretics Trauma Medications
Respiratory Medications Common Medication Antidotes
Anticonvulsants Iso, Hypo, and Hypertonic Fluids
Antipsychotics Labor Medications
1st Gen vs 2nd Gen Antipsychotics All About Insulin
Mood Stabilizers (Lithium) Injectable Insulin
Antianxiety Medications Adrenergic vs Cholinergic Agents
Antidepressants Medication Dosage and Calculations
Antiparkinsonians Medication Practice
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TOP 9 PHARMACOLOGY MNEMONICS
Cholinergic Crisis Sx Bronchodilators Anti-inflammatory
SLUDGE BAM! Agents
SLAM!
S - salivation B - beta2 Agonists
S - steroids (-sone)
L - lacrimation A - anticholinergics L - leukotriene inhib. (-lukast)
U - urination M - methylxanthines and
D - defecation M - mast cell stabilizers
G - gastric upset (cromolyn)
E - emesis
Antibiotics Trauma Medications Potassium Diet
"MOVE THE FOOD" "LEAN" on me POTASSIUM
P - potatoes/pork
M - macrolides L - lidocaine O - oranges
T- tetracyclines E - epinephrine T - tomatoes
F- fluoroquinolones A - avocado
A - atropine sulfate
S - strawberries
N - naloxone S - spinach
**Take on EMPTY stomach,
fIsh
with full glass of water mUshrooms
M - melon
Magnesium Toxicity Morphine Side Effects Aspirin Side Effects
BURP MORPHINE ASPIRIN
M - myosis A - asthma
B - blood pressure decrease
O - out of it (sedation) S - salicylism (toxicity)
U - urine output decrease
R - respiratory depression P - peptic ulcer disease
<30mL/hr
P - pneumonia (aspiration) I - intestinal blood loss
R - respirations decrease
H - hypotension R - Reye's syndrome (kiddos)
P - patellar DTR is absent
I - infrequent GI/GU pattern I - idiosyncracy
N - nausea N - noise (tinnitus)
E - emesis
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PHARMACOLOGY PREFIX & SUFFIX
Cheat Sh et A - Z
PREFIX/SUFFIX MEDICATION CLASS EXamPLE
-afil Phosphodiesterase inhibitor Sildenafil
-ane Inhalation anesthetic Halothane
-amil Calcium channel blocker Verapamil
-amine H1 blocker - antihistamine Diphenhydramine
-apine Atypical antipsychotic Clozapine
-barbital Barbiturates Phenobarbital
-caine Local/spinal anesthetic Lidocaine hydrochloride
Cef-/Ceph- Cephalosporin antibiotic Ceftriaxone
-cillin Penicillin antibiotic Amoxicillin
-cycline Tetracycline antibiotic Tetracycline
-dazole Nitroimidazole antibiotic Metronidazole
-dipine Calcium channel blocker Amlodipine
-floxacin Fluoroquinolone antibiotic Levofloxacin
-ipramine Tricyclic antidepressant Imipramine
-lam Benzodiazepine Alprazolam
-line Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) Sertraline
-lol Beta blocker Metoprolol
-mab Immunomodulator Infliximab
-mycin/micin Antibiotic Vancomycin
-oxicam 1st generation NSAID Piroxicam
-pam Benzodiazepine Diazepam
-parin Anticoagulant Enoxaparin
-phylline Xanthine derivative - bronchodilator Theophylline
-plase Thrombolytic Alteplase
-pram Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) Citalopram
-prazole Proton pump inhibitor (PPI) Pantoprazole
Pred- Corticosteroid Prednisone
-pril ACE inhibitor Lisinopril
-profen 1st generation NSAID Ibuprofen
-ridone Atypical antipsychotic Risperidone
-sartan Angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) Losartan
-semide Loop diuretic Furosemide
-sone Corticosteroid Hydrocortisone
-statin HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor; Statin Simvastatin
-stigmine Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor Neostigmine
Sulfa- Sulfonamide antibiotic Sulfasalazine
-terol Beta agonist; bronchodilator Albuterol
-thiazide Thiazide diuretic Hydrochlorothiazide
-tidine H2 blocker - antihistamine Famotidine
-tine Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) Fluoxetine
-triptan Antimigraine Sumatriptan
-tropium Anticholinergic bronchodilator Ipratropium
-riptyline Tricyclic antidepressant Amitriptyline
-vir Antiviral (flu, hepatits, CMV, herpes) Acyclovir
-zem Calcium channel blocker Cardizem
-zine Typical antipsychotic Fluphenazine
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C O M M O N
EMERGENCY ROOM
M E D I C A T I O N S
Acetaminophen - Analgesic/antipyretic Ketamine - Short-acting anesthetic
Albuterol - Bronchodilator Ketorolac (Toradol) - NSAID
All of your fluids NS, Dextrose 5% NS 0.9, Labetalol - Beta blocker
Lactated Ringers, etc. Levophed - Norepinephrine bitartrate
Alteplase (TPA) - Fibrinolytic agent (vasoconstrictor)
Amiodarone - Class III anti-arrhythmics Lidocaine (Injection, IV Push & Infusion) -
Aspirin - NSAID Anesthetic or antidysrhythmic
Ativan (Lorazepam) - Benzodiazepine Magnesium Sulfate - Antidysrhythmic;
Atropine - Anticholinergic electrolyte
Azithromycin - Macrolide antibiotic Mannitol - Diuretic
Cardizem - Class IV antidysrhythmics; CCB Morphine - Narcotic analgesic (Schedule II)
Cefepime - Cephalosporin antibiotic Narcan - Opioid antagonist
Ciprofloxacin - Quinolone antibiotic Nitroglycerine (Pills, Paste & IV Infusion) -
Cocaine Hydrochloride - Local anesthetic Vasodilator
D50 Push - for severe hypoglycemia or Ondansetron (Zofran) - Antiemetic
hyperkalemia protocol Pepcid - Histamine H2-receptor antagonists
Decadron - Corticosteroid Phenergan - Antihistamine, antiemetic
Dilaudid - Opioid Analgesic (Schedule II) Prednisone - Corticosteroid
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) - Antihistamine Propofol - Sedative/hyponotic agent
Dobutamine - Inotropic agent Protonix - Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)
Dopamine - Inotropic agent Rocephin - Cephalosporin antibiotic
Epinephrine - Alpha/Beta adrenergic agonist Rocuronium - Paralytic agent
Esmolol - Selective beta blocker Romazicon (Flumazenil) - Benzodiazepine
Etomidate - Non-barbiturate sedative/hypnotic toxicity antidote
Fentanyl - Narcotic analgesic (Schedule II) Sodium Bicarbonate (Push and Infusion) -
Flagyl - Nitroimidazole antibiotic Alkalinizing agent
GI cocktail: Maalox and Lidocaine (PO Solumedrol - Corticosteroids
Mixture) - for GI upset Succinylcholine - Paralytic agent
Haldol - 1st Gen antipsychotic Tetracaine (Ophthalmic Drops) - Local
Heparin - Anticoagulant anesthetics
Ibuprofen - NSAID Vancomycin - Glycopeptide antibiotics
Insulin Verapamil - Calcium channel blocker
Kayexalate - Polystyrene sulfonate (treat high Versed - Benzodiazepine
potassium)
Table Content
Top 9 Pharmacology Mnemonics ADHD & Withdrawal Medications
Prefix & Sufix Cheat Sheet Antibiotics
Common ER Medications Antivirals
Common ICU Medications Antitubercular Agents
Cardiovascular Medications Spasmolytics
Adenosine Opioid Analgesics
Hyperlipidemic Medications Chemotherapy Medications
Diuretics Trauma Medications
Respiratory Medications Common Medication Antidotes
Anticonvulsants Iso, Hypo, and Hypertonic Fluids
Antipsychotics Labor Medications
1st Gen vs 2nd Gen Antipsychotics All About Insulin
Mood Stabilizers (Lithium) Injectable Insulin
Antianxiety Medications Adrenergic vs Cholinergic Agents
Antidepressants Medication Dosage and Calculations
Antiparkinsonians Medication Practice
,RNEXPLAINED
TOP 9 PHARMACOLOGY MNEMONICS
Cholinergic Crisis Sx Bronchodilators Anti-inflammatory
SLUDGE BAM! Agents
SLAM!
S - salivation B - beta2 Agonists
S - steroids (-sone)
L - lacrimation A - anticholinergics L - leukotriene inhib. (-lukast)
U - urination M - methylxanthines and
D - defecation M - mast cell stabilizers
G - gastric upset (cromolyn)
E - emesis
Antibiotics Trauma Medications Potassium Diet
"MOVE THE FOOD" "LEAN" on me POTASSIUM
P - potatoes/pork
M - macrolides L - lidocaine O - oranges
T- tetracyclines E - epinephrine T - tomatoes
F- fluoroquinolones A - avocado
A - atropine sulfate
S - strawberries
N - naloxone S - spinach
**Take on EMPTY stomach,
fIsh
with full glass of water mUshrooms
M - melon
Magnesium Toxicity Morphine Side Effects Aspirin Side Effects
BURP MORPHINE ASPIRIN
M - myosis A - asthma
B - blood pressure decrease
O - out of it (sedation) S - salicylism (toxicity)
U - urine output decrease
R - respiratory depression P - peptic ulcer disease
<30mL/hr
P - pneumonia (aspiration) I - intestinal blood loss
R - respirations decrease
H - hypotension R - Reye's syndrome (kiddos)
P - patellar DTR is absent
I - infrequent GI/GU pattern I - idiosyncracy
N - nausea N - noise (tinnitus)
E - emesis
, RNEXPLAINED
PHARMACOLOGY PREFIX & SUFFIX
Cheat Sh et A - Z
PREFIX/SUFFIX MEDICATION CLASS EXamPLE
-afil Phosphodiesterase inhibitor Sildenafil
-ane Inhalation anesthetic Halothane
-amil Calcium channel blocker Verapamil
-amine H1 blocker - antihistamine Diphenhydramine
-apine Atypical antipsychotic Clozapine
-barbital Barbiturates Phenobarbital
-caine Local/spinal anesthetic Lidocaine hydrochloride
Cef-/Ceph- Cephalosporin antibiotic Ceftriaxone
-cillin Penicillin antibiotic Amoxicillin
-cycline Tetracycline antibiotic Tetracycline
-dazole Nitroimidazole antibiotic Metronidazole
-dipine Calcium channel blocker Amlodipine
-floxacin Fluoroquinolone antibiotic Levofloxacin
-ipramine Tricyclic antidepressant Imipramine
-lam Benzodiazepine Alprazolam
-line Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) Sertraline
-lol Beta blocker Metoprolol
-mab Immunomodulator Infliximab
-mycin/micin Antibiotic Vancomycin
-oxicam 1st generation NSAID Piroxicam
-pam Benzodiazepine Diazepam
-parin Anticoagulant Enoxaparin
-phylline Xanthine derivative - bronchodilator Theophylline
-plase Thrombolytic Alteplase
-pram Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) Citalopram
-prazole Proton pump inhibitor (PPI) Pantoprazole
Pred- Corticosteroid Prednisone
-pril ACE inhibitor Lisinopril
-profen 1st generation NSAID Ibuprofen
-ridone Atypical antipsychotic Risperidone
-sartan Angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) Losartan
-semide Loop diuretic Furosemide
-sone Corticosteroid Hydrocortisone
-statin HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor; Statin Simvastatin
-stigmine Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor Neostigmine
Sulfa- Sulfonamide antibiotic Sulfasalazine
-terol Beta agonist; bronchodilator Albuterol
-thiazide Thiazide diuretic Hydrochlorothiazide
-tidine H2 blocker - antihistamine Famotidine
-tine Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) Fluoxetine
-triptan Antimigraine Sumatriptan
-tropium Anticholinergic bronchodilator Ipratropium
-riptyline Tricyclic antidepressant Amitriptyline
-vir Antiviral (flu, hepatits, CMV, herpes) Acyclovir
-zem Calcium channel blocker Cardizem
-zine Typical antipsychotic Fluphenazine
, RNEXPLAINED
C O M M O N
EMERGENCY ROOM
M E D I C A T I O N S
Acetaminophen - Analgesic/antipyretic Ketamine - Short-acting anesthetic
Albuterol - Bronchodilator Ketorolac (Toradol) - NSAID
All of your fluids NS, Dextrose 5% NS 0.9, Labetalol - Beta blocker
Lactated Ringers, etc. Levophed - Norepinephrine bitartrate
Alteplase (TPA) - Fibrinolytic agent (vasoconstrictor)
Amiodarone - Class III anti-arrhythmics Lidocaine (Injection, IV Push & Infusion) -
Aspirin - NSAID Anesthetic or antidysrhythmic
Ativan (Lorazepam) - Benzodiazepine Magnesium Sulfate - Antidysrhythmic;
Atropine - Anticholinergic electrolyte
Azithromycin - Macrolide antibiotic Mannitol - Diuretic
Cardizem - Class IV antidysrhythmics; CCB Morphine - Narcotic analgesic (Schedule II)
Cefepime - Cephalosporin antibiotic Narcan - Opioid antagonist
Ciprofloxacin - Quinolone antibiotic Nitroglycerine (Pills, Paste & IV Infusion) -
Cocaine Hydrochloride - Local anesthetic Vasodilator
D50 Push - for severe hypoglycemia or Ondansetron (Zofran) - Antiemetic
hyperkalemia protocol Pepcid - Histamine H2-receptor antagonists
Decadron - Corticosteroid Phenergan - Antihistamine, antiemetic
Dilaudid - Opioid Analgesic (Schedule II) Prednisone - Corticosteroid
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) - Antihistamine Propofol - Sedative/hyponotic agent
Dobutamine - Inotropic agent Protonix - Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)
Dopamine - Inotropic agent Rocephin - Cephalosporin antibiotic
Epinephrine - Alpha/Beta adrenergic agonist Rocuronium - Paralytic agent
Esmolol - Selective beta blocker Romazicon (Flumazenil) - Benzodiazepine
Etomidate - Non-barbiturate sedative/hypnotic toxicity antidote
Fentanyl - Narcotic analgesic (Schedule II) Sodium Bicarbonate (Push and Infusion) -
Flagyl - Nitroimidazole antibiotic Alkalinizing agent
GI cocktail: Maalox and Lidocaine (PO Solumedrol - Corticosteroids
Mixture) - for GI upset Succinylcholine - Paralytic agent
Haldol - 1st Gen antipsychotic Tetracaine (Ophthalmic Drops) - Local
Heparin - Anticoagulant anesthetics
Ibuprofen - NSAID Vancomycin - Glycopeptide antibiotics
Insulin Verapamil - Calcium channel blocker
Kayexalate - Polystyrene sulfonate (treat high Versed - Benzodiazepine
potassium)
