Prompt Title: Mnemonic Medication Memory

Mnemonics can be a useful tool for remembering medications, their types, and side effects. Here are some examples that might help you. Keep in mind that these mnemonics may not cover all medications or their side effects and should be used as a general guide:

1. Medication types:

a. ABCD of antihypertensive drugs:

• A: ACE inhibitors (e.g., Lisinopril)
• B: Beta-blockers (e.g., Metoprolol)
• C: Calcium channel blockers (e.g., Amlodipine)
• D: Diuretics (e.g., Furosemide)

b. SAD CAGE for antidepressant classes:

• S: SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors, e.g., Fluoxetine)
• A: Atypical antidepressants (e.g., Bupropion)
• D: Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs, e.g., Amitriptyline)
• C: SNRIs (Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors, e.g., Venlafaxine)
• A: Antidepressant Augmentation (e.g., Lithium)
• G: MAOIs (Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors, e.g., Phenelzine)
• E: Antidepressant + Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

2. Side effects:

a. SAIL for antipsychotic side effects:

• S: Sedation
• A: Anticholinergic effects (e.g., dry mouth, constipation, blurred vision)
• I: Increased weight
• L: Lowered seizure threshold

b. ABCDEFG for beta-blocker side effects:

• A: Asthma exacerbation
• B: Bradycardia
• C: Cold extremities
• D: Depression
• E: Erectile dysfunction
• F: Fatigue
• G: Glucose dysregulation (hypoglycemia unawareness)

c. SLUDGE for anticholinergic side effects:

• S: Salivation (decreased)
• L: Lacrimation (decreased)
• U: Urination (difficulty)
• D: Defecation (difficulty)
• G: Gastrointestinal motility (decreased)
• E: Emesis (nausea and vomiting)

Remember that these mnemonics are meant to be general memory aids and may not be exhaustive or applicable to every individual medication within each class. Always consult a healthcare professional for accurate and personalized information about medications and their side effects.

Here are some mnemonics to help you remember alpha and beta agonists, blockers, their indications, and side effects:

1. ABCD for the general classification of alpha and beta drugs:

   • A: Alpha agonists (e.g., Phenylephrine)
   • B: Beta agonists (e.g., Albuterol)
   • C: Alpha blockers (e.g., Prazosin)
   • D: Beta blockers (e.g., Metoprolol)

2. Indications:

a. "Alpha Agonists Constrict, Alpha Blockers Dilate" for alpha drugs:

• Alpha agonists: vasoconstriction, nasal decongestion, and treatment of hypotension
• Alpha blockers: vasodilation, treatment of hypertension, and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

b. "Beta Agonists Relax, Beta Blockers Squeeze" for beta drugs:

• Beta agonists: bronchodilation, treatment of asthma and COPD
• Beta blockers: treatment of hypertension, angina, heart failure, and arrhythmias

3. Side effects:

a. "Triple H" for alpha agonist side effects:

• H: Headache
• H: Hypertension
• H: Hyperreflexia (reflex tachycardia)

b. "FIDO" for alpha blocker side effects:

• F: First-dose phenomenon (postural hypotension, dizziness)
• I: Inhibition of ejaculation
• D: Dizziness
• O: Orthostatic hypotension

c. "BRATS" for beta agonist side effects:

• B: Bradycardia (less common)
• R: Restlessness
• A: Anxiety
• T: Tremors
• S: Tachycardia (more common)

d. "ABCDEFG" for beta blocker side effects:

• A: Asthma exacerbation
• B: Bradycardia
• C: Cold extremities
• D: Depression
• E: Erectile dysfunction
• F: Fatigue
• G: Glucose dysregulation (hypoglycemia unawareness)

These mnemonics are general guides and may not cover every medication or side effect within each class. Always consult a healthcare professional for accurate and personalized information about medications and their side effects.