Antibiotic Classes and Mechanisms of Action

Pharmacy and Therapeutics

Sulfonamides Source: http://www.orthobullets.com/basic-science/9059/antibiotic-classification-and-mechanism

Mechanism of Action of ACE inhibitors in Heart Failure and MI

Pharmacy and Therapeutics

How do ACEI / ARB work in HFrEF and MI but produce “no benefit” in HFpEF?  When the heart is failing, it doesn’t pump as effectively. Opening the blood vessels and lowering blood pressure are important because that reduces how hard the heart needs to...

Diabetes Medications and their Classes

ENDOCRINOLOGY, Pharmacy and Therapeutics

Diabetic Medications, Dosages, and Routes (non-insulin). Five Mechanisms used to lower blood sugars. Insulin types, onset, and duration of action. Injectable Diabetes Medications. Diabetes Medications that promote Weight Loss. Diabetes Medications that promote weight...

Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Pharmacy and Therapeutics

http://www.uptodate.com/contents/fish-oil-and-marine-omega-3-fatty-acids http://www.uptodate.com/contents/lipid-lowering-with-diet-or-dietary-supplements

SSRI / SNRI mnemonics

MNEMONICS, Pharmacy and Therapeutics, PSYCHIATRY

SSRI (Selective Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitors) Drugs: Effective For Sadness, Panics, & Compulsions. Effective – Escitalopram For – Fluoxetine, Fluvoxamine Sadness – Sertraline Panic – Paroxetine Compulsions – Citalopram The mnemonic...

1st and Second Generation Antipsychotics

Pharmacy and Therapeutics, PSYCHIATRY

First Gen. antipsychotics = typical antipsychotics The 2nd Gen. antipsychotics = atypical antipsychotics   http://www.uptodate.com/contents/first-generation-antipsychotic-medications-pharmacology-administration-and-comparative-side-effects...