Antiarrhythmics Mnemonic
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1 - Mnemonic for Class I-IV agents: "some block potassium channels"
Class I "Some" = S = Sodium 

Class II "Block" = B =BBs 

Class III "Potassium" = K+CBs 

Class IV "Channels" = C =CCBs

Source: http://www.cram.com/flashcards/antiarrhythmics-mnemonics-705609
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  1. What are the classess of antiarrhythmic drugs?
    • Ia - intermediate Na channel blockers. Prolong APD.
    • Ib - fast Na channel blockers. Shorten APD.
    • Ic - slow Na channel blockers. Minimal effect on APD.
    • II - beta-blockers
    • III - K channel blockers
    • IV - Calcium channel blockers

    Source: http://www.freezingblue.com/flashcards/print_preview.cgi?cardsetID=112739

  • Antiarrhythmics Mnemonic

    Class I Local Anesthetics 
    IA Queen proclaims dis pyrAmid. 
    Quinidine, Procainamide, Disopyramide
    IB Little bitty Mexicans fancy tacos
    Lidocaine, Mexiletine, Phenytoin, Tocainide
    IC I can see propane flecks
    Encainide, Propafenone, Flecainide
    Beta Blockers - lol
    K+ channel blockers
    Kinky Ami sorta lied about her AIDS
    K+ Amiodarone(Dronedarone), Sotalol, Ibutilide, Dofetilide, Sotalol

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