Monday, March 12, 2018

Adverse reactions of Digitalis mnemonic

Hey guys
I am back :D

My first blog post of the year - Adverse effects of Digitalis ( Digitalis toxicity ) mnemonics

Though the ADRs are divided into extra-cardiac and cardiac symptoms, I will present a more systematic mnemonification ;p

1. CNS adverse effects :
( mnemonic - CNS )
C - CTZ stimulation / Confusion
N - Neuralgia and Paraesthesia
S - Sleepiness ( drowsiness, lethargy, fatigue etc ) / Sensory perceptions ( hallucinations )

2. Visual effects :
( mnemonic - DiGiTaLiS )
D - Decreased visual acuity
G - Greenish Yellow halos around lights ( xanthopsia )
T - Transient amblyopia/ scotomata
L - Light sensitivity ( increased )
S - Snowy vision.

3. Gastrointestinal symptoms :
( mnemonic - DG )
D - Diarrhoea
G - Gastric irritation ( cramps, N/V, failure to thrive, etc )

4. Cardiac symptoms :
( mnemonic - 3D's and 3S's )
D - Dyspnea
D - Decreased heart function ( hypotension, bradycardia, irregular pulse )
D - Dysrhythmia
S - Syncope
S - Swelling of lower extremities
S - ST segment depression ( "reverse tick" sign )

5. Metabolic - Drugs causing Hyperkalemia mnemonic


That's all
Hope it helps :)
- Jaskunwar Singh

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