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PharmacologyFebruary 2025 · 4 min read · By CureX Academy Team
How to Use Mnemonics for Pharmacology
Pharmacology doesn't have to be boring or overwhelming. Learn how to use powerful memory techniques to master drug classes.
Pharmacology is one of the most challenging subjects for healthcare students, but mnemonics can transform your study experience. Some powerful examples: For beta-blockers ending in "-olol" (propranolol, metoprolol), remember they BLOCK — B for Bradycardia, L for Lowered BP, O for Obstruction (bronchospasm risk), C for Conduction delay, K for K+ increase. For ACE inhibitors ending in "-pril" (lisinopril, captopril), remember the dry cough side effect with "ACE = Annoying Cough Effect". Download our free Top 100 Pharmacology Mnemonics PDF from the Resources page!