Prescribing

How to prescribe analgesia

How to prescribe analgesia (the WHO pain ladder)   Analgesia prescribing can be complex; below is a simple framework that can help. It may be helpful ...

Local Anaesthetic and anaesthesia

Local anaesthetics and anaesthesia   Introduction to local anaesthetics Local anaesthetics (LA) are drugs which cause reversible local inhibition of ...

Pharmacology of local anaesthetics

Pharmacology of local anaesthetics   All local anaesthetics are weak bases with the majority in the ionised form at physiological pH (7.35-7.45) B...

Biologics in rheumatology

Biologics in rheumatology   What are biologics Biologics are any medication synthesised or derived from biological sources In rheumatology, biologi...

Pharmacology Mnemonics

Pharmacology Mnemonics The best medication mnemonics for medical student finals, OSCEs and MRCP   ACE inhibitor side effects (CAPTOPRIL) Co...