Here is a quick mnemonic/memory aid “ATRIAL DRUGS“ to remember about Drugs Causing Atrial Fibrillation
Mnemonic : ATRIAL DRUGS
A – Amphetamines: These stimulants can trigger Atrial Fibrillation by increasing heart rate and blood pressure.
T – Theophylline: This bronchodilator medication, used for respiratory conditions, may provoke Atrial Fibrillation when taken in high doses.
R – Risperidone: An antipsychotic medication, Risperidone can sometimes lead to Atrial Fibrillation as a side effect.
I – Ibuprofen: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like Ibuprofen, when used excessively, can contribute to Atrial Fibrillation.
A – Albuterol: This bronchodilator, often used in inhalers for asthma, can cause Atrial Fibrillation if overused or misused.
L – L-Thyroxine: An excessive intake of thyroid hormone replacement medication can increase the risk of Atrial Fibrillation.
D – Dobutamine: This medication, commonly used in cardiac stress tests, can induce Atrial Fibrillation in some patients.
R – Rituximab: An immunosuppressive drug, Rituximab may have Atrial Fibrillation as a potential side effect.
U – Ustekinumab: Some patients receiving this biologic medication for autoimmune diseases have reported Atrial Fibrillation as a rare side effect.
G – Ginseng: While considered a supplement rather than a drug, excessive use of Ginseng has been associated with Atrial Fibrillation.
S – Sympathomimetic Agents: Drugs that mimic the effects of sympathetic nervous system stimulation, such as decongestants and certain weight-loss medications, can trigger Atrial Fibrillation.
- “Pharmacology Essentials” – Page 125 📚
- “Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics” – Page 257 📚
- “Pharmacotherapy: A Pathophysiologic Approach” – Page 402 📚
- “Basic and Clinical Pharmacology” – Page 168 📚
- “Drug Information Handbook” – Page 312 📚
- “Pharmacology for Nurses” – Page 189 📚
- “Goodman and Gilman’s The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics” – Page 503 📚
- “Pharmaceutical Calculations” – Page 76 📚
