Decode the ๐
๐ ฐ๏ธ + ๐ต + ๐ซ + ๐
What is Atenolol?
I competitively inhibit alcohol dehydrogenase and am given after methanol or ethylene glycol poisoning to prevent formation of their toxic metabolites.
What is fomepizole?
This Parkinson medication can cause sudden sleep attacks, including falling asleep during normal daily activities.
What is pramipexole?
One lowers blood pressure; the other is an antihistamine commonly used for itching or anxiety.
What are hydrALAZINE and hydrOXYzine?
Iโm usually the first-line vasopressor in septic shock, primarily stimulating ฮฑโ receptors to increase vascular tone
What is norepinephrine?
๐ + ๐ + ๐
What is Betaxolol?
When volatile anesthetics or succinylcholine trigger malignant hyperthermia, I directly inhibit the ryanodine receptor to reduce calcium release from skeletal muscle.
What is Dantrolene?
This antihypertensive is notorious for causing gingival hyperplasia, an ADR it shares with phenytoin and cyclosporine.
What is nifedipine?
One rapidly reverses opioid toxicity; the other is a longer-acting opioid antagonist used for alcohol and opioid use disorders.
What are nalOXone and nalTREXone?
Iโm an IV anticoagulant commonly titrated using aPTT, INR, or PTT, and protamine can reverse me.
What is unfractionated heparin?
๐ง + + ๐ + ๐ ฐ๏ธ + ๐
What is Hydrochlorothiazide?
When certain medications extravasate from an IV, I can be injected around the affected area to break down hyaluronic acid and increase drug dispersion.
What is hyaluronidase?
This antiseizure medication can cause hyperammonemia even without significant liver dysfunction.
What is valproic acid?
Both may be found in the ICU. One primarily increases cardiac contractility, while the other has dose-dependent dopaminergic and adrenergic effects.
What are DOBUTamine and DOPamine?
Iโm a short-acting ฮฒโ blocker given by continuous infusion, making me useful when rapid titration of heart rate is needed.
What is esmolol?
๐ + ๐ + ๐ฉ + PA
What is Carbidopa?
I replenish glutathione and prevent hepatic injury following an acetaminophen overdose
What is N-acetylcysteine (NAC)?
This immunosuppressant can cause posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES), presenting with seizures, headache, and visual disturbances.
What is tacrolimus?
Both are vinca alkaloids. One is commonly capped at 2 mg, while confusing it with its closely named cousin can result in a serious dosing error.
What are vinCRIStine and vinBLAStine?
Iโm an inotrope with predominantly ฮฒโ activity. I can improve cardiac output but may also cause tachyarrhythmias.
What is dobutamine?
๐ ๐ฆถ ๐ช ๐งช
What is Ketoconazole?
Iโm an antibody fragment used for life-threatening toxicity from digoxin and other cardiac glycosides.
What is digoxin immune Fab?
This antiviral can cause nephrolithiasis, sometimes producing radiolucent kidney stones.
What is indinavir?
Both are injectable sympathomimetics used in acute care. One is essential during cardiac arrest and anaphylaxis; the other is commonly used to treat hypotension associated with anesthesia.
What are EPINEPHrine and EPHEDrine?
Iโm a potent arterial and venous vasodilator infusion. Prolonged or high-dose administration can cause cyanide and thiocyanate toxicity.
What is sodium nitroprusside?