Saturday, August 29, 2015

Antianginal drug classes mnemonic


So today, on our study group, Vaidehi posted a mnemonic for anti anginal drugs.

The mnemonic is, "Black Nights Can Please Others"

1) Beta blockers:
Propranolol, Metoprolol

2) Nitrates (Since nights are sorry and long so do we have - )
Short acting Nitrates: GTN
Long acting Nitrates: Isosorbide

3) Calcium channel blockers: Verapamil, Nifedipine

4) Potassium channel openers (Can also be remembered as - A pleasing person is open to others)

5) Others:
Dipyridamole, Ivabradine

Thanks a lot for the mnemonic Vaidehi!


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  1. I like what you post guys its so adorable!!!! thanks for being medical stuff!
    I though about mnemonic for others"Pirates(pyridamol) die (Di.....) in Eve ( Ivabradine) hopin it helps^^

  2. For others there is STAIR - statin , Trimethazidine , Antiplatelet agents , Ivabradine Ranolazine


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