Pharmacology Mnemonics

By | May 20, 2012
Morphine 
excites men, but sedates cats.

One heart two lungs–beta receptor activity
Beta-1 primarily on heart; airway is beta-2 receptors

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Cardio selective 
Beta Blockers: “A-BEAM”

A-Acebutolol
B-Betaxolol
E-Esmolol
A-Atenolol
M-Metoprolol

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Chemoreceptor Trigger Zone:

Serotonin, Histamine, Muscarinic, Opioids, Dopamine

Salem Hates Men On Drugs


Beta receptor activity

One heart two lungs

Beta-1 primarily on heart;

airway is beta-2 receptors


Spinal Meds:

Little Boys Prefer Toys.

Lidocaine, Bupivicaine, Procaine, Tetracaine 

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Links 

Mediglyphics

Pharmacology Mnemonics with visual graphics. Good way of learning the drug names and actions.

www.mediglyphics.com/

Medical Mnemonics

Excellent site for mnemonics of all specialities.

www.medicalmnemonics.com