Fmge rapid revision

Welcome to @under the sky! In this video, we delve into the top 5 drugs every FMGE student must master before their exams. From Aspirin to Metformin, we've got you covered: 1. **Aspirin**: An NSAID and Antiplatelet, it irreversibly inhibits COX-1 and COX-2, reducing thromboxane A₂ to prevent platelet aggregation. Used for acute MI, stroke prevention, and coronary artery disease, but be aware of adverse effects like gastric ulcers, GI bleeding, and tinnitus. 2. **Heparin**: An anticoagulant that activates antithrombin III, inhibiting thrombin and factor Xa. Essential for treating DVT, PE, and acute coronary syndrome. Watch out for bleeding and HIT; Protamine sulfate is the antidote. 3. **Atropine**: An antimuscarinic that blocks muscarinic receptors. It's useful for symptomatic bradycardia, organophosphate poisoning, and as a pre-anesthetic. Adverse effects include dry mouth, urinary retention, and blurred vision. 4. **Adrenaline (Epinephrine)**: A sympathomimetic that acts on α1, α2, β1, and β2 receptors. Key for anaphylactic shock, cardiac arrest, and acute severe asthma. Can cause tachycardia, hypertension, and arrhythmias. 5. **Metformin**: A biguanide that decreases hepatic glucose production and increases insulin sensitivity. Used for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and PCOS, with possible GI upset and rare lactic acidosis. Make sure to save this video for a quick recall before your exams! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon for more educational content.