Pharmacology Mnemonics
Pulmonary Edema, Non-Cardiac
PONS
P hosgene/paraquat/phenothiazines
O pioids/organophosphates
N itrous dioxide
S alicylate
TCAD Side Effects
CAN WOO
C VS
A nticholinergic
N euro
W ithdrawal
O verdose
O thers
Steroids: side effects BECLOMETHASONE:
Buffalo hump
Easy bruising
Cataracts
Larger appetite
Obesity
Moonface
Euphoria
Thin arms & legs
Hypertension/ Hyperglycaemia
Avascular necrosis of femoral head
Skin thinning
Osteoporosis
Negative nitrogen balance Emotional
liability
Methyldopa: side effects METHYLDOPA:
Mental retardation
Electrolyte imbalance
Tolerance Headache/ Hepatotoxicity psYcological upset Lactation
in female
Dry mouth Oedema
Parkinsonism
Anaemia (haemolytic)
Sodium valproate: side effects VALPROATE:
Vomiting
Alopecia
Liver toxicity
Pancreatitis/ Pancytopenia
Retention of fats (weight gain)
Oedema (peripheral oedema) Appetite
increase
Tremor
Enzyme inducer (liver)
Captopril (an ACE inhibitor): side effects CAPTOPRIL: Cough
Angioedema/ Agranulocystosis
Proteinuria/ Potassium
excess
Taste changes
Orthostatic hypotension Pregnancy
contraindication/ Pancreatitis/ Pressur e drop
(first dose hypertension) Renal failure (and renal artery
stenosis contraindication)/ Rash Indomethacin inhibition
Leukopenia/ Liver
toxicity
Lead poisoning: presentation ABCDEFG:
Anemia
Basophilic stripping
Colicky pain
Diarrhea
Encephalopathy
Foot drop
Gum (lead line)
Beta-blockers: main contraindications, cautions ABCDE:
Asthma
Block (heart block)
COPD
Diabetes mellitus
Electrolyte (hyperkalemia)
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