Mnemonics

Memory hooks that stick

Colorful, curated mnemonics across every pharmacology topic.

Loop Diuretics

LOOP
  • Lasix (Furosemide)
  • Ototoxicity
  • Ototoxic + Hypokalemia
  • Pee a lot

Beta-blocker contraindications

ABCDE
  • Asthma
  • Block (heart)
  • COPD
  • Diabetes
  • Electrolyte (↑K+)

Causes of pancreatitis

I GET SMASHED
  • Idiopathic
  • Gallstones
  • Ethanol
  • Trauma
  • Steroids
  • Mumps
  • Autoimmune
  • Scorpion
  • Hyperlipidemia
  • ERCP
  • Drugs

Aminoglycoside ADRs

NOT
  • Nephrotoxicity
  • Ototoxicity
  • Teratogenic

Cinchonism (Quinine toxicity)

VHN
  • Vertigo
  • Headache
  • Nausea / tinnitus

Cushing's syndrome features

CUSHINGOID
  • Cataracts
  • Ulcers
  • Striae
  • Hypertension
  • Infections
  • Necrosis
  • Glycosuria
  • Osteoporosis
  • Immunosuppression
  • Diabetes