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Lithium Mnemonic
Use the mnemonic LITHIUM (or LMNOP) to remember the side effects and interactions of lithium: L - Lethargy (fatigue, sedation) I -...
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Pharmacology2 min read
Haloperidol Mnemonic: Key Facts, Side Effects, and Dosing Guide
To remember the drug Haloperidol, use the mnemonic “Halo Person Dulls Overload": Halo: Haloperidol Person: Think of a patient Dulls: Haloperidol is...
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Typical Antipsychotic Mnemonic: Memorize Easy
Memorize Typical Antipsychotic drugs, also known as First-Generation Antipsychotics (FGAs), using the following mnemonic: Drug Names:"High Flyers Chew Thorns" H: Haloperidol (High...
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Atypical Antipsychotics Mnemonic | Names, Side Effects & MOA
Atypical Antipsychotics (AAP), also known as second generation antipsychotics (SGAs), include: Aripiprazole: Partial dopamine agonist, used for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. -apine...
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Bupropion (Wellbutrin) Mnemonic
Key Points Bupropion (Wellbutrin) is an atypical antidepressant primarily used to treat depression and aid in smoking cessation. Wellbutrin works by inhibiting...
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Buspirone (Buspar) Mnemonic
Key Points Buspirone (Buspar) is an anti-anxiety medication used to treat generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and is considered a second-line treatment after...
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SNRIs (Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor) Mnemonics
Key Points: Serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) are a class of medications (ie. venlafaxine and duloxetine) that are effective in treating...
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Atypical Antidepressants Mnemonic - Drug Names, Side Effects & Interactions
Understanding atypical antidepressants is essential for pharmacology exams. These medications don't fit into traditional antidepressant categories like SSRIs, SNRIs, or MAOIs but...
