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Propranolol and related '-olol' drugs: usage

"olol" is just two backwards lower case b's.
Backward b's stand for "beta blocker".
· Beta blockers include acebutolol, betaxolol, bisoprolol, oxprenolol, propranolol.
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---Robert O'Connor University College Dublin

Warfarin: action, monitoring

WePT:
Warfarin works on the extrinsic pathway and is monitored by PT.
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---Marcus James Fidel Medical Student, University of New Mexico

Beta-blockers: side effects

"BBC Loses Viewers In Rochedale":
Bradycardia
Bronchoconstriction
Claudication
Lipids
Vivid dreams & nightmares
-ve Inotropic action
Reduced sensitivity to hypoglycaemia
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---Anonymous Contributor

Captopril (an ACE inhibitor): side effects

CAPTOPRIL:
Cough
Angioedema/ Agranulocystosis
Proteinuria/ Potassium excess
Taste changes
Orthostatic hypotension
Pregnancy contraindication/ Pancreatitis/ Pressure drop (first dose hypertension)
Renal failure (and renal artery stenosis contraindication)/ Rash
Indomethacin inhibition
Leukopenia/ Liver toxicity
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---Dr. Chetan Wasekar MBBS KEM Hospital

Beta-blockers: main contraindications, cautions

ABCDE:
Asthma
Block (heart block)
COPD
Diabetes mellitus
Electrolyte (hyperkalemia)
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---Anonymous Contributor

Ca++ channel blockers: uses

CA++ MASH:
Cerebral vasospasm/ CHF
Angina
Migranes
Atrial flutter, fibrillation
Supraventricular tachycardia
Hypertension
· Alternatively: "CHASM":
Cererbral vasospasm / CHF
Hypertension
Angina
Suprventricular tachyarrhythmia
Migranes
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---Robert O'Connor University College Dublin

Warfarin: metabolism

SLOW:
· Has a slow onset of action.
· A quicK Vitamin K antagonist, though.
Small lipid-soluble molecule
Liver: site of action
Oral route of administration.
Warfarin
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---Samuel Atom Baek-Kim

Amiodarone: action, side effects

6 P's:
Prolongs action potential duration
Photosensitivity
Pigmentation of skin
Peripheral neuropathy
Pulmonary alveolitis and fibrosis
Peripheral conversion of T4 to T3 is inhibited -> hypothyroidism
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---Archana

Patent ductus arteriosus: treatment

"Come In and Close the door":
INdomethacin is used to Close PDA.
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---Milixa Fortuna UAG Medical Student

Hypertension: treatment

ABCD:
ACE inhibitors/ AngII antagonists (sometimes Alpha agonists also)
Beta blockers
Calcium antagonists
Diuretics (sometimes vasoDilators also)
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---Mr. LW Mason and Dr. Sandeep Singh 4th Year Medical Student and Not Specified