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Mnemonic for Decongestant Drugs

Oct 18, 2024

Mnemonic for Ephedrine, Pseudoephedrine, and Phenylephrine

Introduction

  • Ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, and phenylephrine are drugs used as decongestants or vasopressors.
  • The administration method determines their use.

Mnemonic Device

  • Federal Agents (Feds):
    • "Fed" sounds like Ephedrine.
    • Feds in suits symbolize Pseudoephedrine.
  • Final Exam:
    • Friend didn't pass, resulting in an "F".
    • The "F" corresponds to Phenylephrine (Final F for Phenylephrine).

Drug Names Overview

  • Ephedrine
  • Pseudoephedrine
  • Phenylephrine

Additional Resources

  • Watch the full video for more detailed information.
  • For further exploration, visit pixarize.com or click the provided links in the video.

Learning Tips

  • Use mnemonic associations to remember the drug names and their relationships.
  • Visualize federal agents and final exams to create mental connections with the drugs' names.