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🎯 FMGE PHARMACOLOGY — HIGH-YIELD TABLES


📌 TABLE 1: DRUGS OF CHOICE (DOC) — Most Tested

ConditionDrug of Choice
Malaria (P. falciparum)Artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT)
Malaria (P. vivax)Chloroquine + Primaquine
Malaria in pregnancyChloroquine (1st & 2nd trimester); Quinine (3rd)
Malaria prophylaxisMefloquine / Doxycycline
Resistant TB (MDR)Bedaquiline
TB (1st line)HRZE (Isoniazid, Rifampicin, Pyrazinamide, Ethambutol)
Leprosy (PB)Dapsone + Rifampicin (6 months)
Leprosy (MB)Dapsone + Rifampicin + Clofazimine (12 months)
SyphilisBenzathine Penicillin G
GonorrhoeaCeftriaxone
ChlamydiaAzithromycin / Doxycycline
H. pyloriPPI + Clarithromycin + Amoxicillin (Triple therapy)
MRSAVancomycin / Linezolid
PseudomonasPiperacillin-Tazobactam / Ceftazidime
Meningococcal meningitisPenicillin G
Cryptococcal meningitisAmphotericin B + Flucytosine → Fluconazole
Candida (invasive)Caspofungin (echinocandin)
Amoebic dysenteryMetronidazole
GiardiasisMetronidazole / Tinidazole
TrichomonasMetronidazole
FilariasisDiethylcarbamazine (DEC)
Visceral leishmaniasisAmphotericin B liposomal / Miltefosine
SchistosomiasisPraziquantel
TaeniasisPraziquantel / Niclosamide
Hypertension in pregnancyMethyldopa (1st), Labetalol (2nd), Nifedipine
Hypertensive urgencyOral Nifedipine / Labetalol
Hypertensive emergencyIV Sodium Nitroprusside / IV Labetalol
Heart failure (systolic)ACE inhibitor + Beta-blocker + Spironolactone
Acute pulmonary edemaIV Furosemide + Morphine + Nitrates
MI (acute, STEMI)Aspirin + Heparin + PCI / tPA
AF (rate control)Digoxin / Beta-blocker / Diltiazem
AF (rhythm control)Amiodarone / DC cardioversion
Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT)Adenosine (IV)
Ventricular tachycardiaLidocaine / Amiodarone
Torsades de pointesIV Magnesium sulfate
Angina (stable)Beta-blocker + Nitrates + Aspirin
Prinzmetal anginaCalcium channel blocker (Nifedipine)
HyperthyroidismCarbimazole / Propylthiouracil (PTU)
Myxedema comaIV T3 (Liothyronine)
Thyroid stormPropranolol + PTU + Iodine
Type 1 DMInsulin
Type 2 DM (1st line)Metformin
DM in CKDInsulin / Repaglinide (NOT Metformin)
DM in pregnancyInsulin
Gout (acute)Indomethacin / Colchicine
Gout (chronic/prophylaxis)Allopurinol
Status epilepticus (1st line)Benzodiazepine (IV Lorazepam / Diazepam)
Absence seizureEthosuximide (1st), Valproate
Tonic-clonic seizureValproate / Phenytoin
Seizure in pregnancyMagnesium sulfate (eclampsia), Lamotrigine
Neonatal seizurePhenobarbital
Depression (1st line)SSRIs (Fluoxetine, Sertraline)
Bipolar disorderLithium (maintenance), Valproate (acute mania)
SchizophreniaHaloperidol (typical), Clozapine (refractory)
OCDFluvoxamine / Clomipramine
Panic disorderSSRIs + Alprazolam
Alzheimer's diseaseDonepezil / Rivastigmine (AChE inhibitors)
Parkinson's (1st line)Levodopa + Carbidopa
Parkinson's (young patient)Dopamine agonist (Ropinirole)
Myasthenia gravisNeostigmine / Pyridostigmine
Organophosphate poisoningAtropine + Pralidoxime (2-PAM)
Rheumatoid arthritisMethotrexate (DMARD of choice)
SLEHydroxychloroquine
AnaphylaxisEpinephrine (IM)
Peptic ulcerPPI (Omeprazole)
GERDPPI
IBD (Crohn's/UC)Mesalazine / Sulfasalazine
Nausea/Vomiting (post-op)Ondansetron
Opioid overdoseNaloxone
Benzodiazepine overdoseFlumazenil
Paracetamol overdoseN-acetylcysteine
Iron poisoningDeferoxamine
Lead poisoningDMSA (succimer) / EDTA
Mercury/Arsenic poisoningDimercaprol (BAL)
Heparin overdoseProtamine sulfate
Warfarin overdoseVitamin K / Fresh Frozen Plasma
CMLImatinib (Gleevec)
ALLVincristine + Prednisone + Asparaginase
Breast cancer (ER+)Tamoxifen (pre-meno), Anastrozole (post-meno)
CLLChlorambucil / Fludarabine

📌 TABLE 2: AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM — HIGH YIELD

DrugClassKey ActionUnique Mnemonics / Notes
AtropineMuscarinic antagonist↑HR, mydriasis, dry mouth, urinary retention"Can't see, can't pee, can't spit, can't sh*t"
NeostigmineAChE inhibitor (reversible)↑ ACh at NMJDoes NOT cross BBB
PhysostigmineAChE inhibitor (reversible)↑ AChCrosses BBB — used for atropine OD
SuccinylcholineDepolarizing NMJ blockerShortest acting muscle relaxantCauses hyperkalemia, malignant hyperthermia
VecuroniumNon-depolarizing NMJ blockerReversed by NeostigmineNo cardiovascular side effects
Prazosinα1 blockerAntihypertensivePost-synaptic; causes orthostatic hypotension
Yohimbineα2 blockerPre-synaptic↑ NE release
PropranololNon-selective β-blocker↓HR, ↓BP, ↓reninUsed in thyroid storm, migraine prophylaxis
Metoprololβ1-selective blockerCardioselectiveSafe in asthma
Labetalolα + β blockerUsed in hypertensive emergency, pregnancyOnly IV beta-blocker safe in pregnancy
Clonidineα2 agonist (central)↓BP, ↓NEUsed in opioid withdrawal, ADHD
Adrenaline/Epinephrineα1, α2, β1, β2↑HR, ↑BP, bronchodilationDOC anaphylaxis — IM thigh
Noradrenalineα1, α2, β1 (no β2)↑BP (vasoconstriction)No bronchodilation
Dopamine (low dose)D1 renal receptorsRenal vasodilationMedium: β1 (↑cardiac); High: α1 (vasopressor)
Dobutamineβ1 agonist↑cardiac contractilityDOC for cardiogenic shock
Salbutamol/Albuterolβ2 agonistBronchodilationShort-acting (SABA)
Salmeterolβ2 agonistBronchodilationLong-acting (LABA)

📌 TABLE 3: CARDIOVASCULAR DRUGS

DrugClassKey UseImportant Points
DigoxinCardiac glycosideAF, heart failureNarrow TI; toxicity → AV block, yellow vision; K↑ → toxicity
FurosemideLoop diureticEdema, HTN, acute pulmonary edemaOtotoxicity (with aminoglycosides)
SpironolactoneK-sparing diureticHeart failure, hyperaldosteronismGynecomastia; DOC primary aldosteronism
Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)Thiazide diureticHTN, nephrogenic DICauses: hyperuricemia, hyperglycemia, hypercalcemia, hypokalemia
EnalaprilACE inhibitorHTN, HF, diabetic nephropathySE: dry cough, angioedema; avoid in pregnancy
LosartanARBHTN, HF, diabetic nephropathyNo cough; also lowers uric acid
AmlodipineCCB (dihydropyridine)HTN, anginaPeripheral edema; no cardiac depression
VerapamilCCB (non-DHP)SVT, HTNConstipation; depresses SA/AV node
NifedipineCCB (DHP)HTN, Prinzmetal angina, RaynaudShort-acting → reflex tachycardia
NitroglycerinOrganic nitrateAnginaHeadache; tolerance develops; dilates veins > arteries
Sodium NitroprussideVasodilatorHypertensive emergencyDilates veins AND arteries; cyanide toxicity
HydralazineArteriolar vasodilatorHTN in pregnancy, hypertensive urgencyDrug-induced lupus
AmiodaroneClass III antiarrhythmicWide-spectrum arrhythmiasMultiple toxicities: thyroid, lung, liver, cornea, skin (photosensitivity)
LidocaineClass Ib antiarrhythmicVentricular arrhythmia post-MINa channel blocker
StreptokinaseThrombolyticAcute STEMIAntigenic (streptococcal); not repeated within 6 months
tPA (Alteplase)ThrombolyticAcute STEMI, ischemic strokeNot antigenic; fibrin-specific
HeparinAnticoagulantDVT, PE, ACSActivates antithrombin III; monitored by aPTT
WarfarinAnticoagulantAF, DVT prophylaxisVitamin K antagonist; monitored by PT/INR
AspirinAntiplateletMI, stroke preventionIrreversible COX inhibitor
ClopidogrelAntiplateletACS, stentADP receptor blocker
StatinsHMG-CoA reductase inhibitorHyperlipidemiaSE: myopathy, hepatotoxicity; avoid in pregnancy
FenofibrateFibrateHypertriglyceridemiaPPARα agonist

📌 TABLE 4: CNS PHARMACOLOGY

DrugClassKey UseMust-Know Points
PhenytoinNa-channel blockerSeizures (not absence)Zero-order kinetics; gingival hyperplasia, hirsutism, teratogenic (fetal hydantoin syndrome)
ValproateBroad AEDAll seizures incl. absenceTeratogenic (neural tube defects — spina bifida); inhibits hepatic enzymes
CarbamazepineNa-channel blockerSeizures, trigeminal neuralgia, bipolarSIADH (hyponatremia); induces CYP450
EthosuximideT-Ca channel blockerAbsence seizure ONLYNo effect on other seizures
LevetiracetamSV2A modulatorBroad spectrum AEDSafest in pregnancy among newer AEDs
LamotrigineNa + Ca channel blockerSeizures, bipolarStevens-Johnson Syndrome
MorphineOpioid agonistSevere pain, dyspneaMiosis, constipation, respiratory depression; metabolized to morphine-6-glucuronide
Pethidine (Meperidine)OpioidPainContraindicated with MAO-I (serotonin syndrome); normeperidine → seizures
NaloxoneOpioid antagonistOpioid overdoseShort t½ → repeat dosing needed
HaloperidolTypical antipsychotic (D2)Schizophrenia, TouretteEPS: dystonia (acute), akathisia, tardive dyskinesia; ↑prolactin
ClozapineAtypical antipsychoticRefractory schizophreniaAgranulocytosis (WBC monitoring); no EPS; weight gain
RisperidoneAtypicalSchizophreniaMost ↑prolactin among atypicals
OlanzapineAtypicalSchizophrenia, bipolarMetabolic syndrome (obesity, DM)
FluoxetineSSRIDepression, OCD, bulimiaLongest t½; fewest discontinuation symptoms
AmitriptylineTCADepression, neuropathic pain, enuresis3 C's toxicity: Convulsions, Coma, Cardiac arrhythmia
LithiumMood stabilizerBipolar maintenanceNarrow TI; NSAIDs ↑lithium toxicity; SIADH ↑toxicity; tremor, polyuria, hypothyroidism
DiazepamBenzodiazepineAnxiety, alcohol withdrawal, status epilepticusGABA-A agonist (↑Cl⁻ influx frequency)
BuspironePartial 5-HT1A agonistAnxiety (GAD)No dependence; delayed onset
Levodopa + CarbidopaDopamine precursor + DOPA decarboxylase inhibitorParkinson'sCarbidopa prevents peripheral conversion; "on-off" phenomenon
AmantadineNMDA antagonist / ↑DA releaseParkinson's, influenza ALivedo reticularis
SelegilineMAO-B inhibitorParkinson'sInhibits DA breakdown; cheese reaction (tyramine) less likely (B > A)
DonepezilAChE inhibitorAlzheimer'sCrosses BBB; bradycardia, nausea
MemantineNMDA antagonistModerate-severe Alzheimer'sCombined with AChE inhibitor in severe AD

📌 TABLE 5: ANTIBIOTICS — MECHANISMS & KEY POINTS

ClassDrug(s)MOAKey Notes
PenicillinsAmoxicillin, Ampicillin, PiperacillinInhibit cell wall synthesis (transpeptidase/PBP)Beta-lactam ring; resistance by beta-lactamase
CephalosporinsCefazolin (1G), Ceftriaxone (3G), Cefepime (4G)Same as penicillin (PBP inhibition)Ceftriaxone: biliary excretion; avoid in neonates (kernicterus)
CarbapenemsImipenem, MeropenemPBP inhibition (broadest spectrum)Imipenem + Cilastatin (dehydropeptidase inhibitor); seizures
AminoglycosidesGentamicin, Amikacin, Streptomycin30S ribosome inhibition (irreversible)Ototoxicity + nephrotoxicity; NOT in pregnancy (fetal 8th nerve damage)
TetracyclinesDoxycycline, Minocycline30S ribosome inhibition (reversible)Chelates Ca²⁺; avoid in pregnancy & children < 8 yrs; photosensitivity
MacrolidesErythromycin, Azithromycin, Clarithromycin50S ribosome inhibition (23S rRNA)Azithromycin: longest t½ (tissue); QT prolongation
ChloramphenicolChloramphenicol50S inhibition (50S peptidyl transferase)Gray baby syndrome (neonates); aplastic anemia
ClindamycinClindamycin50S inhibitionPseudomembranous colitis (C. difficile)
FluoroquinolonesCiprofloxacin, LevofloxacinDNA gyrase (gram-neg) & topoisomerase IV (gram-pos) inhibitionAvoid in pregnancy & children; tendon rupture
VancomycinVancomycinCell wall (D-Ala-D-Ala)DOC MRSA; "Red man syndrome" (slow IV infusion); nephrotoxic
MetronidazoleMetronidazoleDNA strand breakage (anaerobes/protozoa)Disulfiram-like reaction with alcohol
RifampicinRifampicinRNA polymerase inhibitorInduces CYP450; orange urine; used for TB, leprosy, meningococcal prophylaxis
Isoniazid (INH)INHInhibits mycolic acid synthesis (InhA)Peripheral neuropathy (give B6/pyridoxine); drug-induced lupus; hepatotoxicity
SulfonamidesSulfamethoxazole, SulfadiazineDHPS inhibition (folate synthesis)Kernicterus in neonates; avoid in G6PD deficiency
TrimethoprimTMPDHFR inhibition (folate synthesis)TMP-SMX: sequential blockade of folate pathway

📌 TABLE 6: ANTIFUNGAL, ANTIVIRAL, ANTIPARASITIC

DrugTargetKey UseSide Effects
Amphotericin BErgosterol (binds & forms pores)Systemic fungal infectionsNephrotoxicity, fever, chills ("shake and bake")
FluconazoleCYP51 (lanosterol 14α-demethylase)Candida, CryptococcusInhibits CYP3A4; drug interactions
Caspofunginβ-1,3-glucan synthaseInvasive Candida/AspergillusMinimal side effects; DOC invasive candidiasis
GriseofulvinMicrotubule disruptionDermatophytes (oral)Teratogenic; induces CYP450
AcyclovirViral thymidine kinase → inhibits DNA polymeraseHSV, VZVNephrotoxicity (IV); resistance → Foscarnet
GanciclovirCMV DNA polymeraseCMV (immunocompromised)Myelosuppression
Oseltamivir (Tamiflu)Neuraminidase inhibitorInfluenza A & BMost effective if started within 48 hours
Zidovudine (AZT)Nucleoside RT inhibitor (NRTI)HIV, PMTCTMegaloblastic anemia; myopathy
EfavirenzNon-nucleoside RT inhibitor (NNRTI)HIVTeratogenic (category D); vivid dreams, neuropsychiatric
NevirapineNNRTIHIV, PMTCTSteven-Johnson syndrome; hepatotoxicity
RitonavirProtease inhibitor (PI)HIVCYP3A4 inhibitor (boosting agent); metabolic syndrome
RaltegravirIntegrase inhibitorHIVLeast drug interactions among ARVs
ChloroquineHeme polymerization inhibitorP. vivax malariaRetinopathy (long-term); safe in pregnancy
PrimaquineMitochondrial electron transportP. vivax radical cure (hypnozoites)G6PD deficiency → hemolysis; contraindicated in pregnancy
MefloquineHeme polymerization inhibitorMalaria prophylaxis / treatmentNeuropsychiatric side effects
AlbendazoleTubulin polymerization inhibitorRoundworm, tapeworm, hydatid cystDOC neurocysticercosis (with dexamethasone)
IvermectinCl⁻ channel (invertebrates)Filariasis, scabies, strongyloidiasisMazzotti-like reaction
DEC (Diethylcarbamazine)Immobilizes microfilariaeFilariasis DOCMazzotti reaction
PraziquantelIncreases Ca²⁺ permeabilitySchistosomiasis, TaeniaDOC all trematodes and most cestodes

📌 TABLE 7: ENDOCRINE & METABOLIC DRUGS

DrugClassUseKey Points
MetforminBiguanideT2DM (1st line)↓hepatic gluconeogenesis; lactic acidosis (contraindicated in renal failure, contrast, surgery); no weight gain
Sulfonylureas (Glibenclamide)K⁺-ATP channel blockerT2DM↑Insulin secretion; hypoglycemia; weight gain
Glitazones (Pioglitazone)PPARγ agonistT2DMImproves insulin resistance; fluid retention, fractures
GLP-1 agonists (Liraglutide)Incretin mimeticT2DM, obesityWeight loss; pancreatitis risk; not for type 1
SGLT-2 inhibitors (Empagliflozin)SGLT-2 blockerT2DM + CV protectionGlucosuria; UTI/genital infections; protects against HF
DPP-4 inhibitors (Sitagliptin)Incretin enhancerT2DMWeight neutral; nasopharyngitis
Insulin (Regular)Short-actingT1DM, DKAOnset: 30 min; Peak: 2–4 hr; DOC in DKA
Insulin GlargineLong-acting (basal)T1DM baseline coverageNo peak; 24 hr duration
Insulin Lispro/AspartUltra-short actingPrandialOnset: 15 min; given just before meals
PTUThionamideHyperthyroidism, thyroid stormBlocks T4→T3 conversion (preferred in pregnancy 1st trimester)
CarbimazoleThionamideHyperthyroidismAgranulocytosis; teratogenic → aplasia cutis
Levothyroxine (T4)Thyroid hormone replacementHypothyroidismGiven 30 min before breakfast; interacts with antacids/iron
Desmopressin (DDAVP)ADH analog (V2)Central DI, hemophilia A, von WillebrandHyponatremia risk
FludrocortisoneMineralocorticoidAddison's disease, CAHOnly mineralocorticoid for oral replacement
PrednisoloneGlucocorticoidAnti-inflammatory, immunosuppressionCushing features; do not stop abruptly

📌 TABLE 8: ANTICANCER / CHEMOTHERAPY

DrugClassTargetsKey Side Effects
MethotrexateAntimetabolite (DHFR inhibitor)Rapidly dividing cellsMyelosuppression, mucositis; rescue with Folinic acid (Leucovorin)
5-Fluorouracil (5-FU)Antimetabolite (thymidylate synthase)Colorectal CaMyelosuppression, hand-foot syndrome
CyclophosphamideAlkylating agentBroad spectrumHemorrhagic cystitis (prevented by Mesna); SIADH
CisplatinPlatinum compound (alkylating-like)Testicular, ovarian, lung CaNephrotoxicity, ototoxicity, peripheral neuropathy
VincristineVinca alkaloidLeukemia (ALL)Peripheral neuropathy; NOT myelosuppression
PaclitaxelTaxane (stabilizes microtubules)Breast, ovarian CaPeripheral neuropathy, neutropenia
BleomycinAntibiotic antitumourTesticular Ca, HodgkinPulmonary fibrosis (dose-limiting)
DoxorubicinAnthracycline (topoisomerase II)Broad spectrumCardiomyopathy (dose-dependent); red urine
ImatinibBCR-ABL tyrosine kinase inhibitorCMLGI side effects; edema
TamoxifenSelective ER modulator (SERM)ER+ breast Ca (pre-meno)Endometrial cancer risk, thrombosis; does NOT cause osteoporosis
BevacizumabAnti-VEGF monoclonal antibodyColorectal, renal CaHypertension, poor wound healing
RituximabAnti-CD20 antibodyB-cell lymphoma, CLLInfusion reactions

📌 TABLE 9: IMPORTANT SIDE EFFECTS QUICK TABLE

Side EffectDrug(s)
Gingival hyperplasiaPhenytoin, Cyclosporine, Nifedipine
GynecomastiaSpironolactone, Digoxin, Cimetidine, Ketoconazole, Estrogen
Pulmonary fibrosisBleomycin, Amiodarone, Methotrexate, Nitrofurantoin, Cyclophosphamide
HepatotoxicityINH, Rifampicin, Pyrazinamide, Halothane, Valproate, Methotrexate
NephrotoxicityAminoglycosides, Amphotericin B, Cisplatin, NSAIDs, Vancomycin
OtotoxicityAminoglycosides, Furosemide, Quinine, Aspirin (tinnitus), Vancomycin
Drug-induced lupusHydralazine, Procainamide, INH, Phenytoin, Quinidine
AgranulocytosisClozapine, Carbimazole, Chloramphenicol, Clindamycin
Pseudomembranous colitisClindamycin, Cephalosporins, Broad-spectrum penicillins
Stevens-Johnson syndromeLamotrigine, Nevirapine, Sulfonamides, Allopurinol, Carbamazepine
Tendon ruptureFluoroquinolones (Ciprofloxacin)
QT prolongationAmiodarone, Azithromycin, Haloperidol, Methadone, Cisapride
Disulfiram-like reactionMetronidazole, Tinidazole, Cefoperazone, Chlorpropamide
PhotosensitivityTetracyclines, Sulfonamides, Fluoroquinolones, Amiodarone
Hemorrhagic cystitisCyclophosphamide, Ifosfamide
CardiomyopathyDoxorubicin (>550 mg/m²)
Gray baby syndromeChloramphenicol
Red man syndromeVancomycin (rapid IV infusion)
Floppy infantBenzodiazepines (maternal use near delivery)

📌 TABLE 10: DRUG INTERACTIONS — HIGH YIELD

Drug ADrug BEffect
RifampicinOCP↓OCP efficacy (induces CYP450) → unintended pregnancy
MethotrexateNSAIDs↑MTX toxicity (↓renal excretion)
WarfarinAspirin↑Bleeding risk
MAO-IPethidineSerotonin syndrome (fatal)
MAO-ISSRIsSerotonin syndrome
LithiumNSAIDs / Thiazides↑Lithium toxicity (↓renal excretion)
DigoxinQuinidine↑Digoxin levels (↓clearance)
DigoxinHypokalemia (Furosemide)↑Digoxin toxicity
AminoglycosidesLoop diureticsAdditive ototoxicity
SildenafilNitratesFatal hypotension (both ↑cGMP/vasodilation)
MetforminIodine contrast dyeLactic acidosis (hold metformin 48 hrs)
CarbamazepineOCP↓OCP (CYP inducer)
SuccinylcholinePseudocholinesterase deficiencyProlonged apnea

📌 TABLE 11: PHARMACOKINETICS ONE-LINERS

ConceptKey Fact
Zero-order kineticsFixed amount eliminated per time (Phenytoin, Ethanol, Aspirin at high doses)
First-order kineticsFixed percentage eliminated per time (most drugs)
Highest VdChloroquine, Digoxin, Amiodarone (fat-soluble, tissue-bound)
Lowest VdHeparin, Warfarin (highly protein-bound, plasma-bound)
ProdrugsEnalapril→Enalaprilat; Codeine→Morphine; Levodopa→Dopamine; Prednisone→Prednisolone; Clopidogrel active metabolite
CYP450 inducersRifampicin, Phenytoin, Carbamazepine, Phenobarbital, St. John's Wort ("RPCPS")
CYP450 inhibitorsCimetidine, Azole antifungals, Clarithromycin, Ritonavir, Erythromycin, Grapefruit ("CARE Giver")
Half-life (longest)Amiodarone (40–55 days), Chloroquine (weeks)
Half-life (shortest)Adenosine (< 10 sec), Esmolol (~9 min)
Narrow therapeutic indexLithium, Digoxin, Phenytoin, Aminoglycosides, Warfarin, Theophylline

📌 TABLE 12: ANTIDOTES SUMMARY

Poison / DrugAntidote
OpioidsNaloxone
BenzodiazepinesFlumazenil
Paracetamol/AcetaminophenN-Acetylcysteine
OrganophosphatesAtropine + Pralidoxime
CyanideSodium thiosulfate / Hydroxocobalamin
Carbon monoxide100% Oxygen / HBO
IronDeferoxamine (acute); Deferasirox (chronic)
LeadEDTA (adults); DMSA/Succimer (children)
Mercury / ArsenicDimercaprol (BAL)
HeparinProtamine sulfate
WarfarinVitamin K / FFP
MethotrexateLeucovorin (Folinic acid)
CyclophosphamideMesna (for cystitis)
DigoxinDigoxin-specific Fab fragments (Digibind)
TCA overdoseSodium bicarbonate
Beta-blocker overdoseGlucagon
CCB overdoseCalcium gluconate / Glucagon / Insulin-dextrose
Methanol / Ethylene glycolFomepizole / Ethanol

📌 TABLE 13: SPECIAL SITUATIONS — DRUG CHOICE

SituationUseAvoid
Pregnancy HTNMethyldopa, Labetalol, NifedipineACEi, ARB, Thiazides
Pregnancy seizureMagnesium sulfateValproate, Carbamazepine
Pregnancy TBHRZE (Streptomycin omitted)Streptomycin (fetal ototoxicity)
Pregnancy malariaChloroquine (1st/2nd trimester)Primaquine, Doxycycline
Pregnancy DMInsulinOral hypoglycemics (except Metformin in PCOS)
BreastfeedingHeparin, MethyldopaLithium, Tetracyclines, Chloramphenicol
Asthma + HTNAmlodipine, ACEi (if no cough)Non-selective beta-blockers (Propranolol)
COPD + HTNAmlodipine, ACEiNon-selective beta-blockers
CKD + HTNACEi / ARB (also nephroprotective)NSAIDs, K-sparing diuretics
Renal failure DMInsulin, Repaglinide, GlipizideMetformin (lactic acidosis), Sulfonylureas (hypoglycemia)
MI + HTNBeta-blocker + ACEiNifedipine short-acting
Heart failure + HTNACEi + Beta-blocker + SpironolactoneCCB (esp. Verapamil, Diltiazem — negative inotropes)
G6PD deficiencyPrimaquine, Dapsone, Sulfonamides, Nitrofurantoin

📌 BONUS: HIGH-FREQUENCY ONE-LINERS FOR FMGE

One-linerAnswer
Only antiarrhythmic used in all 4 Vaughan-Williams classes contextAmiodarone
Beta-blocker that also blocks α1Labetalol, Carvedilol
Bronchodilator used in anaphylaxisEpinephrine (adrenaline)
Antihypertensive that causes lupusHydralazine
Loop diuretic DOC in pulmonary edemaFurosemide
Diuretic for nephrogenic DIThiazide (HCTZ)
Antibiotic for meningococcal prophylaxisRifampicin (or Ciprofloxacin)
Antibiotic for surgical prophylaxis (GI)Cefazolin
Most common cause of antibiotic-associated diarrheaClindamycin → C. difficile
MOA of LithiumInhibits inositol monophosphatase (↓IP3 signaling)
Orange/red urine caused byRifampicin
Drug that prolongs QT most commonlyAmiodarone
Fetal warfarin syndrome period6–9 weeks gestation
Safe anticoagulant in pregnancyHeparin (LMWH)
DOC for trigeminal neuralgiaCarbamazepine
DOC for absence seizureEthosuximide
DOC for neonatal seizurePhenobarbital
Seizure drug safest in pregnancyLevetiracetam
SSRI with longest half-lifeFluoxetine
Only antipsychotic that doesn't cause EPSClozapine
Drug for serotonin syndromeCyproheptadine
Drug for NMS (Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome)Bromocriptine + Dantrolene
Drug causing "cheese reaction"MAO-A inhibitors
Safest AED for epileptic women of reproductive ageLamotrigine
Antipsychotic requiring WBC monitoringClozapine

Tip for FMGE: Questions are heavily scenario-based. When you see a drug question, immediately ask yourself: mechanism, indication, contraindication, and key side effect. These tables cover ~85–90% of what FMGE tests in pharmacology.

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🎯 FMGE PHARMACOLOGY — SURESHOT TOPICS FOR JUNE 28, 2026

Based on PYQ Analysis: 2012–2025 (All Sessions)


📊 HOW FMGE PHARMACOLOGY IS STRUCTURED

FMGE has 150 questions total across 19 subjects. Pharmacology typically contributes 8–12 questions per paper. Topics below are ranked by how many times they've appeared across all sessions.

🔴 TIER 1 — APPEARED IN 6+ PAPERS (GUARANTEED TO APPEAR)

These topics have appeared in almost every FMGE sitting. One question from each is near-certain.
#TopicWhat Gets AskedYears Seen
1Drugs of ChoiceDOC malaria, TB, meningitis, epilepsy, HTN in pregnancyEvery session
2AntidotesOrganophosphate, opioid, paracetamol, iron, heparin, warfarinEvery session
3Anti-TB drugsSide effects of INH (B6), Rifampicin (orange urine, CYP inducer), Ethambutol (optic neuritis), Pyrazinamide (hyperuricemia)Every session
4Drug side effects"Which drug causes ___?" formatEvery session
5Epilepsy drugsEthosuximide (absence), Valproate (neural tube defects), Phenytoin (zero-order, gingival hyperplasia)Every session
6Beta-blockersCardioselective, non-selective, uses, contraindicationsEvery session
7Autonomic NSDOC anaphylaxis (Epinephrine), atropine MOA, organophosphate poisoning managementEvery session
8AnticoagulantsHeparin vs Warfarin monitoring (aPTT vs INR), safe in pregnancy (Heparin), antidotesEvery session

🟠 TIER 2 — APPEARED IN 4–5 PAPERS (VERY LIKELY)

#TopicLikely Question Angle
9DigoxinToxicity signs, hypokalemia worsens toxicity, antidote (Digibind), DOC in AF + heart failure
10DiureticsFurosemide (loop, ototoxicity), Spironolactone (K-sparing, gynecomastia), Thiazide (nephrogenic DI, hypercalcemia)
11Aminoglycosides30S inhibitors, ototoxicity + nephrotoxicity, NOT in pregnancy
12ChloramphenicolGray baby syndrome, aplastic anemia, 50S inhibitor
13Malaria drugsPrimaquine (G6PD hemolysis, hypnozoites), Chloroquine MOA, artemisinin
14NSAIDs / AspirinCOX inhibition, irreversible (Aspirin), Reye's syndrome, peptic ulcer risk
15LithiumNarrow TI, NSAIDs increase toxicity, monitoring, tremor, hypothyroidism
16AntipsychoticsClozapine (agranulocytosis), Haloperidol (EPS), Tardive dyskinesia
17CYP450Inducers (Rifampicin, Phenytoin, Carbamazepine) vs Inhibitors (Cimetidine, Ketoconazole, Erythromycin)
18TetracyclinesAvoid in children < 8 yrs, pregnancy; photosensitivity; doxycycline DOC Rickettsia/Chlamydia

🟡 TIER 3 — APPEARED IN 2–3 PAPERS (HIGH PROBABILITY)

#TopicLikely Question Angle
19Levodopa + CarbidopaMOA, Carbidopa (DOPA decarboxylase inhibitor, doesn't cross BBB), on-off phenomenon
20Morphine / OpioidsMiosis, constipation, respiratory depression; Pethidine + MAO-I → serotonin syndrome
21SulfonamidesKernicterus in neonates, G6PD hemolysis, DHPS inhibitor
22VancomycinRed man syndrome, DOC MRSA, monitored by trough levels
23MetforminLactic acidosis, hold before contrast/surgery, no hypoglycemia, no weight gain
24FluoroquinolonesAvoid in pregnancy & children, tendon rupture, DNA gyrase inhibitor
25AmiodaroneMultiple toxicities (thyroid, lung, liver, cornea, skin), longest half-life
26ACE inhibitorsDry cough (bradykinin), angioedema, avoid in pregnancy (teratogenic)
27StatinsHMG-CoA inhibitor, avoid in pregnancy, myopathy
28SuccinylcholineDepolarizing NMJ blocker, hyperkalemia, malignant hyperthermia, contraindicated in burns/crush
29TamoxifenSERM, ER+ breast cancer pre-menopausal, endometrial cancer risk
30ImatinibBCR-ABL inhibitor, CML (Philadelphia chromosome)

🟢 TIER 4 — TRENDING TOPICS (NEW PATTERN 2022–2025)

These have started appearing more frequently in recent sessions and are expected to continue:
TopicWhy It's Trending
SGLT-2 inhibitorsEmpagliflozin cardioprotection; glucosuria; DKA risk; UTI
GLP-1 agonistsLiraglutide/Semaglutide weight loss + T2DM; pancreatitis
DOACsDabigatran (thrombin inhibitor), Rivaroxaban/Apixaban (Xa inhibitors); no monitoring needed
Biologics in RAMethotrexate = DMARD of choice; TNF-α inhibitors (Infliximab, Adalimumab)
COVID-era drugsRemdesivir (RdRp inhibitor), Molnupiravir, Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir (Paxlovid)
mTOR inhibitorsSirolimus / Everolimus in organ transplant/cancer
Monoclonal antibodiesSuffix "-mab" = monoclonal antibody; "-zumab" = humanized; "-ximab" = chimeric

📋 TOPIC-WISE FREQUENCY HEAT MAP (2012–2025)

TopicFrequency Score (out of 14 sessions)
DOC / Antidotes██████████████ 14/14
Anti-TB side effects█████████████ 13/14
Epilepsy drugs█████████████ 13/14
Autonomic pharmacology████████████ 12/14
Anticoagulants████████████ 12/14
Beta-blockers████████████ 12/14
Malaria drugs███████████ 11/14
Antibiotics (30S/50S)███████████ 11/14
Drug interactions██████████ 10/14
Antipsychotics██████████ 10/14
Digoxin█████████ 9/14
Diuretics█████████ 9/14
NSAIDs / Aspirin████████ 8/14
Lithium████████ 8/14
CYP450████████ 8/14
Parkinson's drugs███████ 7/14
Opioids███████ 7/14
Anticancer drugs██████ 6/14
SGLT2 / GLP-1 (new)█████ 5/14
Metformin█████ 5/14

🧠 PREDICTED QUESTION TYPES FOR JUNE 28, 2026

Based on pattern analysis, these are the most likely specific questions:

1️⃣ Scenario-Based (Clinical Vignette)

  • "A patient presents with organophosphate poisoning. What is the antidote?"Atropine + Pralidoxime
  • "Pregnant woman with hypertension — safest drug?"Methyldopa
  • "Patient on TB drugs develops peripheral neuropathy — which drug, and treatment?"INH → Pyridoxine (B6)
  • "Child develops gray discoloration after treatment for typhoid — which drug?"Chloramphenicol
  • "Patient on Warfarin needs to be reversed urgently"FFP (immediate) + Vitamin K

2️⃣ MOA Based

  • Drug that inhibits DNA gyrase → Fluoroquinolone
  • Drug that inhibits cell wall synthesis (not beta-lactam) → Vancomycin (D-Ala-D-Ala)
  • Drug inhibits mycolic acid synthesis → INH
  • Drug that blocks BCR-ABL → Imatinib
  • Only T-type Ca²⁺ channel blocker (antiepileptic) → Ethosuximide

3️⃣ Side Effect Identification

  • Pulmonary fibrosis → Bleomycin / Amiodarone / Methotrexate
  • Drug-induced lupus → Hydralazine / Procainamide / INH
  • Gingival hyperplasia → Phenytoin
  • Hemorrhagic cystitis → Cyclophosphamide (prevented by Mesna)
  • Stevens-Johnson syndrome → Lamotrigine / Nevirapine / Sulfonamides

4️⃣ Pharmacokinetics

  • Zero-order kinetics drugs → Phenytoin, Ethanol, Aspirin (high dose)
  • Prodrug examples → Enalapril, Clopidogrel, Codeine, Levodopa
  • Drug with longest half-life → Amiodarone (40–55 days)
  • Shortest acting drug IV → Adenosine (< 10 seconds)

🏆 ABSOLUTE SURESHOT — MEMORIZE THESE BEFORE JUNE 28

If you only have 48 hours, these are the non-negotiable topics:
  1. Antidotes — full table (every FMGE has at least 1–2)
  2. Anti-TB drug side effects — INH (B6 deficiency), Rifampicin (orange urine, CYP inducer), Ethambutol (optic neuritis), Pyrazinamide (hyperuricemia, hepatotoxicity), Streptomycin (ototoxicity, avoid in pregnancy)
  3. DOC table — especially anaphylaxis, status epilepticus, absence seizure, MRSA, H. pylori, malaria types
  4. Drugs to avoid in pregnancy — Tetracyclines, Fluoroquinolones, ACEi, Valproate, Streptomycin, Thalidomide, Methotrexate
  5. Autonomic drugs — Atropine effects, organophosphate management, Succinylcholine contraindications
  6. Beta-blocker selective vs non-selective — Propranolol (non-selective, avoid asthma), Metoprolol/Atenolol (β1-selective, safe)
  7. Antibiotic ribosome targets — 30S (Aminoglycosides, Tetracycline) vs 50S (Macrolides, Chloramphenicol, Clindamycin)
  8. Lithium toxicity — signs, NSAIDs interaction, narrow TI
  9. Clozapine — only antipsychotic causing agranulocytosis, requires WBC monitoring, no EPS
  10. Phenytoin — zero-order kinetics, gingival hyperplasia, fetal hydantoin syndrome, induces CYP450

⚠️ Disclaimer: No one can guarantee exact questions. This analysis is based on PYQ pattern trends from 2012–2025. FMGE is a minimum qualifying exam — focus on scoring at least 1 mark per question in pharma, not mastering every drug. These topics give you the best return on study time.

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🎯 FMGE JUNE 28, 2026 — ALL 19 SUBJECTS SURESHOT TOPIC ANALYSIS

Based on PYQ Pattern 2012–2025 (All Sessions)

FMGE = 150 MCQs | Passing = 50% (75 marks) | Time = 3.5 hours Question distribution below is based on historical average per subject.

📌 SUBJECT 1: ANATOMY (~10–12 Qs)

🔴 SURESHOT TOPICS

TopicWhat Gets Asked
Brachial plexusRoots, trunks, cords, branches; Erb's palsy (C5,C6), Klumpke's (C8,T1), Saturday night palsy
Femoral triangleBoundaries (SAIL mnemonic), contents (VAN: Vein-Artery-Nerve lateral to medial)
Axillary arteryParts, branches — 1 branch (Superior thoracic), 2 (thoracoacromial, lateral thoracic), 3 (subscapular, anterior/posterior circumflex)
Circle of WillisComponents, most common aneurysm site (anterior communicating artery)
Foramen of skull baseWhat passes through foramen ovale (V3), rotundum (V2), spinosum (middle meningeal artery), jugular (IX,X,XI)
DermatomesC6 (thumb), C7 (middle finger), C8 (little finger), L4 (medial leg), L5 (big toe), S1 (lateral foot)
Applied anatomy nerve injuriesRadial nerve (wrist drop), ulnar nerve (claw hand, guttering), median nerve (ape thumb hand), common peroneal (foot drop)
Inguinal canalBoundaries, contents, direct vs indirect hernia
Pituitary glandRelations, blood supply, hypophyseal portal
Lymph drainageBreast → axillary (main); testis → para-aortic; penis → superficial inguinal

📌 SUBJECT 2: PHYSIOLOGY (~10–12 Qs)

🔴 SURESHOT TOPICS

TopicWhat Gets Asked
Cardiac action potentialPhases 0–4, which ion, which cell type; Automaticity = SA node (pacemaker potential)
Cardiac outputStarling's law, CO = HR × SV, normal CO = 5 L/min; factors affecting
Renal tubule transportNa reabsorption sites; aldosterone acts on DCT/collecting duct; glucose max transport (Tm)
SpirometryFRC, RV, TLC, FEV1/FVC ratio — obstructive vs restrictive pattern
Hemoglobin & O2 dissociation curveShifts right: ↑CO2, ↑temp, ↑2,3-BPG, ↓pH (Bohr effect); Fetal HbF = left shift
Nerve fiber typesA-alpha (motor, proprioception), A-delta (fast pain, temp), C fibers (slow pain)
Resting membrane potential−70 mV neurons; K⁺ main ion responsible; Na-K ATPase
GFRNormal 125 mL/min; inulin clearance = GFR gold standard; creatinine ≈ GFR
Renin-Angiotensin-AldosteroneTriggers, effects, feedback
Cerebellar signsDANISH mnemonic; ipsilateral signs
CSFNormal values — pressure 70–180 mmH2O, protein 15–45 mg/dL, glucose 2/3 of serum

📌 SUBJECT 3: BIOCHEMISTRY (~8–10 Qs)

🔴 SURESHOT TOPICS

TopicWhat Gets Asked
Enzyme inhibitionCompetitive (↑Km, same Vmax), Non-competitive (same Km, ↓Vmax), Uncompetitive (↓both)
Lysosomal storage diseasesGaucher (glucocerebrosidase), Niemann-Pick (sphingomyelinase), Tay-Sachs (hexosaminidase A), Fabry (α-galactosidase A)
Glycogen storage diseasesVon Gierke (G6Pase, Type I), Pompe (acid maltase, Type II), McArdle (muscle phosphorylase, Type V)
CollagenMost abundant (Type I); bone/skin; Type II = cartilage; Type III = blood vessels; Type IV = basement membrane
VitaminsB1 (TPP, beriberi), B3 (NAD, pellagra), B6 (PLP, homocysteine), B12 (methylcobalamin, pernicious anemia), Vit C (collagen, scurvy)
Amino acid metabolismPKU (phenylalanine hydroxylase), homocystinuria, maple syrup urine disease
DNA replication & repairLeading vs lagging strand; Okazaki fragments; XP = nucleotide excision repair defect
Purine/PyrimidinePurines (A, G — 2 rings), Pyrimidines (C, T, U — 1 ring); gout = uric acid (purine catabolism)
HMP shuntG6PD enzyme; G6PD deficiency → hemolysis with drugs/fava beans; NADPH generated
Krebs cycleRate-limiting enzyme = isocitrate dehydrogenase; generates 3 NADH, 1 FADH2, 1 GTP per turn

📌 SUBJECT 4: PATHOLOGY (~12–14 Qs)

🔴 SURESHOT TOPICS

TopicWhat Gets Asked
AmyloidosisCongo red stain → apple-green birefringence; AA (secondary), AL (primary/myeloma), β2-microglobulin (dialysis)
Cell injuryCoagulative necrosis (most organs), Liquefactive (brain, abscess), Caseous (TB), Fat necrosis (pancreatitis, breast trauma)
Tumour markersAFP (HCC, yolk sac), CEA (colon), PSA (prostate), CA-125 (ovary), CA 19-9 (pancreas), β-hCG (choriocarcinoma)
Oncogenes & Tumour suppressorsBRCA1/2 (breast/ovary), p53 (most cancers), RB (retinoblastoma), APC (FAP colon), bcr-abl (CML), c-myc (Burkitt), HER2 (breast)
Inflammation mediatorsHistamine (early), Bradykinin (pain), PGE2 (fever), IL-1/TNF (acute phase), complement (C3b opsonization, C5a chemotaxis)
Anaemia classificationMCV-based: microcytic (iron, thalassemia, sideroblastic), normocytic (aplastic, hemolytic), macrocytic (B12, folate)
StainsPAS (glycogen, fungi), ZN (TB, leprosy — acid-fast), Perl's Prussian blue (iron/hemosiderin), Silver stain (fungi/spirochetes), Congo red (amyloid)
Wound healingPrimary vs secondary intention; granulation tissue; collagen types I (mature scar) vs III (early); keloid vs hypertrophic scar
DICPT ↑, aPTT ↑, platelet ↓, fibrinogen ↓, D-dimer ↑, schistocytes on smear
CML vs CML-likePhiladelphia chromosome t(9;22), BCR-ABL; low LAP score
Hodgkin lymphomaRS cells (CD15+, CD30+); nodular sclerosis most common; EBV association (mixed cellularity)

📌 SUBJECT 5: MICROBIOLOGY (~10–12 Qs)

🔴 SURESHOT TOPICS

TopicWhat Gets Asked
Staining & IdentificationGram +/− organisms, acid-fast (TB, leprosy, Nocardia), Giemsa (malaria, Leishmania), Dark-field microscopy (Treponema)
Gram positive cocciS. aureus (coagulase +, protein A, MRSA); S. pyogenes (anti-streptolysin O, rheumatic fever); S. pneumoniae (capsule, optochin sensitive)
Gram negative organismsN. meningitidis (meningococcal meningitis, Waterhouse-Friderichsen), N. gonorrhoeae (intracellular diplococci), H. influenzae (type b, meningitis in children)
AnaerobesC. tetani (tetanospasmin, drum-stick spore), C. botulinum (flaccid paralysis, canned food), C. difficile (pseudomembranous colitis, toxin A+B)
Hepatitis virusesHAV/HEV (fecal-oral); HBV markers (HBsAg = infection, anti-HBs = immunity, HBeAg = high infectivity); HCV (most common post-transfusion)
HIVCD4 count (normal 500–1500; start ART <500; OI prophylaxis <200); gp120 (binds CD4); window period
TBGhon complex (primary); Langhans giant cells; caseous necrosis; ZN stain; LOWENSTEIN-JENSEN medium
MalariaP. falciparum (ring forms, no Schüffner dots, banana gametocytes, most fatal); P. vivax/ovale (Schüffner dots, relapse via hypnozoites); P. malariae (quartan, nephrotic syndrome)
Virus vaccinesLive attenuated: BCG, OPV, MMR, Varicella, Yellow fever, Rotavirus. Killed/inactivated: IPV, Hepatitis A, Rabies, Influenza (inj)
Sexually transmitted infectionsSyphilis stages + VDRL/FTA-ABS; chancroid (H. ducreyi, painful ulcer); LGV (Chlamydia trachomatis L1-L3)
Hospital-acquired infectionsMost common: UTI (E. coli); Post-op wound: S. aureus; Ventilator-associated: Pseudomonas/Acinetobacter

📌 SUBJECT 6: FORENSIC MEDICINE & TOXICOLOGY (~6–8 Qs)

🔴 SURESHOT TOPICS

TopicWhat Gets Asked
Time of death (TSD)Rigor mortis (2–6 hrs onset, complete 12 hrs, passes 48–72 hrs); livor mortis (1–2 hrs); algor mortis
WoundsIncised (sharp, clean edges), Lacerated (blunt, irregular), Contused, Gunshot (entry smaller, exit larger)
PoisonsOrgano phosphate signs (SLUDGE/DUMBELS), arsenic (Mee's lines, garlic odor), lead (blue line of gum, wrist drop), cyanide (bitter almond smell)
Medico-legal aspectsDying declaration (admissible even if patient dies), informed consent, negligence (Bolam test)
Age estimationOssification centers (Risser's sign), teeth eruption, carpal bones
Sexual offencesIPC sections — 375 (rape), 377 (unnatural offence), POCSO Act
DNA fingerprintingMost accurate method of identification
AlcoholDenatured alcohol (methanol), minimum lethal dose ethanol, Breathalyzer (esters of alcohol)

📌 SUBJECT 7: COMMUNITY MEDICINE / PSM (~12–15 Qs)

🔴 SURESHOT TOPICS

TopicWhat Gets Asked
Epidemiological measuresIncidence vs prevalence, sensitivity vs specificity, PPV/NPV; case fatality rate; attack rate
Screening testsSensitivity (rules OUT disease — SnNout), Specificity (rules IN — SpPin)
National Health ProgramsRNTCP/NTP (TB), NVBDCP (vector-borne), NPCDCS (non-communicable), JSSK/JSY (maternal health)
Vaccines & Cold chainCold chain: +2 to +8°C (refrigerator), -15 to -25°C (freezer); VVM (Vaccine Vial Monitor)
NutritionPEM: Marasmus (calorie) vs Kwashiorkor (protein — edema, hypoalbuminemia); MUAC cut-off
Water qualityChlorination, residual chlorine 0.5 ppm, coliform count, E. coli (indicator organism)
IMR / MMR / NMRInfant mortality rate = deaths < 1 yr per 1000 live births; MMR = maternal deaths per 100,000 live births
BiostatisticsMean/median/mode, SD, SEM, p-value, chi-square (categorical), t-test (means), correlation
ICDS / NHMComponents, beneficiaries, nutrition supplementation targets
Disease surveillanceSentinel surveillance, passive vs active, epidemic investigation steps
Zoonotic diseasesRabies (dog), brucellosis (cattle), leptospirosis (rats), anthrax (cattle), plague (rat fleas)

📌 SUBJECT 8: PHARMACOLOGY (~8–12 Qs)

(Already covered in detail in previous response — see above)
Top 5 sureshots for June 2026:
  1. Antidotes (organophosphate, paracetamol, opioid)
  2. Anti-TB drug side effects
  3. DOC anaphylaxis, absence seizure, MRSA
  4. Phenytoin (zero-order kinetics, gingival hyperplasia)
  5. Drugs contraindicated in pregnancy

📌 SUBJECT 9: GENERAL MEDICINE / INTERNAL MEDICINE (~18–20 Qs)

🔴 SURESHOT TOPICS

TopicWhat Gets Asked
DiabetesHbA1c (3-month average), diagnostic criteria (FBS ≥126, 2hrPP ≥200, random ≥200), DKA vs HHS
HypertensionJNC/ISH classification, secondary causes, malignant HTN
CardiacMI (ECG changes, troponin I = most specific), heart failure (EF cut-offs), AF management
ThyroidHypothyroid symptoms + TSH ↑, T4 ↓; Hyperthyroid = TSH ↓, T4 ↑; Graves = TSH receptor antibodies
RespiratoryCOPD (barrel chest, ↑RV, ↓FEV1/FVC), Asthma (reversible, ↑eosinophil), TB presentation
RheumatologyRA (RF, anti-CCP, morning stiffness, ulnar deviation), SLE (ANA, anti-dsDNA, malar rash, butterfly), Gout (MSU crystals, negative birefringent)
AnaemiaIron deficiency (↓ferritin, ↑TIBC, microcytic), B12 deficiency (macrocytic, subacute combined degeneration), Pernicious anemia (anti-intrinsic factor antibodies)
Liver diseaseChild-Pugh score, hepatic encephalopathy (asterixis, ↑NH3), hepatorenal syndrome
RenalCKD (creatinine ↑, GFR ↓), nephrotic (massive proteinuria, edema), nephritic (hematuria, hypertension)
Infectious diseaseDengue (NS1 antigen, thrombocytopenia), typhoid (Widal test, rose spots), malaria (thick/thin smear)
NeurologyStroke (CT head first, thrombolysis within 4.5 hrs), Parkinson's triad, myasthenia gravis (fatigability, Tensilon test)

📌 SUBJECT 10: GENERAL SURGERY (~12–14 Qs)

🔴 SURESHOT TOPICS

TopicWhat Gets Asked
Fluid and electrolytesIsotonic (0.9% saline), Hartmann's (Ringer lactate) = plasma-like; hypo/hypernatremia management
Surgical infectionsNecrotizing fasciitis (Type I = polymicrobial, Type II = GAS), gas gangrene (C. perfringens), Ludwig's angina
HerniasDirect (Hesselbach's triangle, medial to inferior epigastric), indirect (congenital, through deep ring), femoral (below inguinal, medial to femoral vein)
Intestinal obstructionAdhesions = most common cause; closed-loop = strangulation risk; Rigler's sign (air on both sides of bowel wall)
AppendicitisMcBurney's point, Rovsing's sign, Alvarado score, retrocecal = most common position
Thyroid surgeryRLN injury (hoarseness), STA/ITA ligation, parathyroid damage (hypocalcemia)
BurnsRule of nines (adult), Lund-Browder (children), 1st/2nd/3rd degree classification, Parkland formula (4 mL × kg × %BSA)
Colorectal cancerDuke's staging, most common site (rectosigmoid), CEA marker, FAP (APC gene)
BreastFNAC vs core biopsy; BIRADS classification; Paget's disease of nipple; inflammatory breast cancer (worst prognosis)
ShockTypes (hypovolemic, distributive, obstructive, cardiogenic); SIRS criteria; initial resuscitation fluid

📌 SUBJECT 11: OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY (~14–16 Qs)

🔴 SURESHOT TOPICS

TopicWhat Gets Asked
Normal laborStages of labor (I: latent+active, II: delivery, III: placenta); Bishop score; partograph
Placenta previaPainless bleeding, placenta covering OS; types (grade I–IV); management
Abruptio placentaePainful bleeding, revealed/concealed; Couvelaire uterus; DIC complication
Pre-eclampsia/EclampsiaCriteria: BP ≥140/90 + proteinuria; severe (BP ≥160/110); Mg sulfate DOC for seizures
Postpartum hemorrhagePrimary (within 24 hrs, most common = uterine atony); 4 T's (Tone, Tissue, Trauma, Thrombin); DOC = oxytocin
Ectopic pregnancyMost common site = ampulla of fallopian tube; β-hCG + empty uterus + adnexal mass; Methotrexate (unruptured)
PCOSRotterdam criteria (2 of 3); LH:FSH >2; insulin resistance; hyperandrogenism
ContraceptionIUCD (Cu-T) mechanism (spermicidal + prevents implantation); emergency pill (within 72 hrs, Levonorgestrel); OCP mechanism
Cervical cancerHPV 16,18; Pap smear screening; CIN classification; LLETZ/LEEP treatment
Gestational trophoblastic diseaseMolar pregnancy (β-hCG ↑↑↑, snowstorm appearance on USG); choriocarcinoma (most sensitive to chemotherapy)
Menstrual disordersDUB vs structural causes; PALM-COEIN classification; Asherman syndrome
Prenatal diagnosisCVS (10–12 weeks), amniocentesis (15–18 weeks), NIPT (>10 weeks)

📌 SUBJECT 12: PAEDIATRICS (~12–14 Qs)

🔴 SURESHOT TOPICS

TopicWhat Gets Asked
Developmental milestonesHead control 3 months, sit with support 6M, stand 9M, walk 12M, 2-word sentences 24M
Vaccination scheduleBCG (birth), OPV+DPT+Hep B (6,10,14 weeks), MMR (9 months + 15 months), Vitamin A (9 months)
Neonatal resuscitationAPGAR score (1 min, 5 min); initial steps; epinephrine in NEC
Neonatal jaundicePhysiological vs pathological; phototherapy cut-off; ABO/Rh incompatibility; Coombs test
Nutritional deficienciesRickets (Vit D — cupping/fraying of metaphysis, Harrison's sulcus), Scurvy (Vit C — perifollicular hemorrhage, Trümmerfeld zone), night blindness (Vit A)
RespiratoryBronchiolitis (RSV, most common infant wheeze, Tx: supportive), croup (parainfluenza, barking cough, steeple sign), epiglottitis (H. influenzae, cherry red epiglottis)
Congenital heart diseaseCyanotic (ToF = most common, VSD+PS+RVH+overriding aorta; TGA); Acyanotic (VSD = most common overall; PDA = continuous murmur)
Febrile seizuresAge 6 months–5 years; simple vs complex; no treatment for simple; Diazepam for recurrence
Nephrotic syndromeChild: minimal change disease (lipoid nephrosis); responds to steroids; hypoalbuminemia, massive proteinuria, edema
MeningitisNeonatal: GBS + E. coli; Infant/child: Meningococcus + Pneumococcus; CSF findings
Growth chartsWeight = 2 × (age+4) in kg (up to 7 yrs); length doubles by 4 yrs; head circumference (HC) = normal at birth 33–35 cm

📌 SUBJECT 13: ORTHOPAEDICS (~8–10 Qs)

🔴 SURESHOT TOPICS

TopicWhat Gets Asked
FracturesColles (FOOSH, dinner fork deformity), Smith's (volar angulation), Pott's (ankle bimalleolar), Boxer's (5th metacarpal neck)
Nerve injuries in fracturesHumeral shaft → radial nerve (wrist drop), Medial epicondyle → ulnar nerve (claw hand), Neck of fibula → common peroneal (foot drop), Surgical neck humerus → axillary nerve
Ortho infectionsOsteomyelitis (S. aureus most common; Salmonella in sickle cell); septic arthritis
Disc prolapseL4-L5 disc (L5 nerve affected — dorsiflexion weak), L5-S1 (S1 — ankle jerk absent, plantarflexion weak)
Bone tumorsOsteosarcoma (Codman triangle, sunburst pattern, distal femur/proximal tibia; teens); Ewing sarcoma (onion peel, diaphysis, teens); Giant cell tumor (soap bubble, epiphysis, 20–40 yrs)
CongenitalCTEV (club foot): Talipes equinovarus; DDH: Ortolani/Barlow tests; Congenital torticollis
OsteoporosisDEXA scan (T-score: osteoporosis < −2.5); bisphosphonates treatment
Compartment syndrome6 P's; emergency fasciotomy

📌 SUBJECT 14: OPHTHALMOLOGY (~8–10 Qs)

🔴 SURESHOT TOPICS

TopicWhat Gets Asked
GlaucomaOpen-angle (painless, insidious, most common); Closed-angle (acute painful red eye, halos, dilated pupil); Normal IOP 10–21 mmHg; DOC = Timolol
CataractPosterior subcapsular (steroids, DM, radiation); nuclear (most common age-related); Mature → Morgagnian → Hypermature
Retinal detachmentRhegmatogenous (most common, flashes + floaters + curtain); treatment = laser/cryotherapy/surgery
Diabetic retinopathyBackground → Pre-proliferative → Proliferative (new vessel formation); dot-blot hemorrhages; DOC = laser photocoagulation
Optic neuritisRAPD (Marcus Gunn pupil); associated with MS; central scotoma; pain on eye movement
StrabismusCover test; pseudostrabismus (epicanthal fold); amblyopia treatment = patching
Corneal ulcerDendritic ulcer (HSV, stain with fluorescein); Hypopyon (pus in AC) = Pseudomonas or Aspergillus
Vitamin A deficiencyNight blindness (first sign), Bitot's spots, xerophthalmia, keratomalacia
TrachomaC. trachomatis (A, B, Ba, C); leading infectious cause of blindness; follicular conjunctivitis → pannus

📌 SUBJECT 15: ENT — EAR, NOSE & THROAT (~8–10 Qs)

🔴 SURESHOT TOPICS

TopicWhat Gets Asked
CSOMSafe (tubotympanic, central perforation) vs Unsafe (atticoantral, marginal/attic perforation, cholesteatoma)
OtosclerosisConductive hearing loss; Carhart's notch (2000 Hz); Stapedectomy; Schwartze sign (flamingo pink blush)
Meniere's diseaseTriad: episodic vertigo + sensorineural hearing loss + tinnitus; endolymphatic hydrops
Acoustic neuromaCN VIII, CPA tumor; earliest sign = sensorineural hearing loss; MRI gadolinium
SinusitisMost commonly affected: maxillary sinus; most common organism: Streptococcus pneumoniae
EpistaxisKiesselbach's plexus (Little's area) — 90% anterior; posterior = sphenopalatine artery
Carcinoma larynxMost common site: glottis (presents early with hoarseness); best prognosis; transglottic — worst prognosis
Pharyngeal pouch (Zenker's diverticulum)Killian's dehiscence; regurgitation; dysphagia
DeafnessWeber test: lateralizes to affected ear (conductive), better ear (sensorineural); Rinne: BC > AC = conductive
TracheostomyEmergency vs elective; decannulation; complications (subglottic stenosis most common late)

📌 SUBJECT 16: DERMATOLOGY (~6–8 Qs)

🔴 SURESHOT TOPICS

TopicWhat Gets Asked
LeprosyTT (type-specific immunity, few bacilli) → LL (no immunity, many bacilli); Lepra reactions Type I (reversal) vs Type II (ENL); Nerve involvement (ulnar most common)
ScabiesSarcoptes scabiei; Norwegian (crusted) scabies in immunocompromised; burrow in web spaces; DOC = Permethrin
PsoriasisSilvery scales, extensor surfaces; Auspitz sign; Koebner phenomenon; Nail pitting; Munro microabscesses
Pemphigus vulgarisIntraepidermal (suprabasal split), IgG against desmoglein 3; Nikolsky sign +; DOC = steroids
Bullous pemphigoidSubepidermal blister; IgG against BP180/BP230; Nikolsky sign −; elderly
Lichen planus5 P's (Pruritic, Purple, Polygonal, Planar, Papule); Wickham's striae; buccal mucosa lacy white
Tinea/DermatophytosisKOH mount = hyphae/spores; Wood's lamp (T. capitis — greenish); DOC = Terbinafine/Griseofulvin
Stevens-Johnson syndromeMucous membrane + skin involvement; >30% BSA = TEN; drugs: sulfonamides, anticonvulsants, allopurinol
VitiligoAutoimmune, melanocyte destruction, milk-white patches; Wood's lamp (chalky white); associations (DM, thyroid)
Acne vulgarisComedone (open = blackhead, closed = whitehead); MOA of drugs (retinoids, benzoyl peroxide, doxycycline)

📌 SUBJECT 17: PSYCHIATRY (~6–8 Qs)

🔴 SURESHOT TOPICS

TopicWhat Gets Asked
SchizophreniaPositive (hallucinations, delusions, disorganized speech) vs Negative symptoms (flat affect, alogia, avolition); DOC = atypical antipsychotics
DepressionSIG-E-CAPS (Sleep ↓, Interest ↓, Guilt, Energy ↓, Concentration ↓, Appetite ↓, Psychomotor, Suicide); DOC = SSRIs
Bipolar disorderManic episode (DIGFAST), Lithium = DOC maintenance; Valproate = acute mania
Anxiety disordersGAD, Panic disorder (unexpected attacks), OCD (ego-dystonic, obsessions + compulsions), PTSD
Defense mechanismsDenial, repression, projection, rationalization, sublimation (mature); splitting (borderline PD)
Substance useCAGE questionnaire (alcohol); alcohol withdrawal (delirium tremens on days 2–3); Wernicke (B1 deficiency — confusion, ataxia, ophthalmoplegia)
Childhood disordersADHD (inattention + hyperactivity, DOC = methylphenidate); autism spectrum disorder; enuresis (imipramine)
Personality disordersCluster A (odd — paranoid, schizoid, schizotypal), B (dramatic — antisocial, borderline, narcissistic, histrionic), C (anxious — avoidant, dependent, OCD)
ECTIndications (severe depression, catatonia, acute mania refractory); contraindications; retrograde amnesia

📌 SUBJECT 18: RADIOLOGY (~4–6 Qs)

🔴 SURESHOT TOPICS

TopicWhat Gets Asked
X-ray signsAir-crescent sign (aspergilloma), Hampton's hump (PE), Westermark sign (PE), Cannonball metastasis (RCC/Choriocarcinoma)
CT/MRI indicationsCT head (acute stroke/bleed first), MRI (posterior fossa, spinal cord, soft tissue); Gadolinium (MRI contrast)
USGFirst investigation in pregnancy (dating), gallstones (hyperechoic + shadow), hydronephrosis
Radiation safetyGonadal shielding, thyroid (most sensitive organ), bone marrow; rem vs rad vs gray; inverse square law
Contrast agentsBarium (GI), Iodine-based (CT, vascular); contraindications: renal failure (iodine), perforated viscus (barium)
Chest X-ray patternsKerley B lines (pulmonary edema), air bronchogram (consolidation), pleural effusion (blunting of costophrenic angle)

📌 SUBJECT 19: ANAESTHESIA (~4–6 Qs)

🔴 SURESHOT TOPICS

TopicWhat Gets Asked
Inhalational agentsHalothane (hepatotoxicity, malignant hyperthermia); Isoflurane (coronary steal); Desflurane (airway irritant); Nitrous oxide (no muscle relaxation, "laughing gas")
IV induction agentsThiopentone (STP — ultra-short, histamine release, contraindicated in porphyria); Propofol (most popular, antiemetic effect, white milk); Ketamine (dissociative, ↑BP, bronchodilator, useful in asthma/shock)
Muscle relaxantsSuccinylcholine (depolarizing, shortest acting, hyperkalemia, malignant hyperthermia); Non-depolarizing reversed by Neostigmine
Local anaestheticsLidocaine (amide, most common); Bupivacaine (longest acting; cardiotoxic); Max safe dose: lignocaine 4–5 mg/kg (7 with adrenaline)
Spinal vs EpiduralSpinal = subarachnoid (L3-L4/L4-L5), clear CSF confirms; Epidural = loss of resistance technique; spinal headache (leakage of CSF, Tx: blood patch)
Malignant hyperthermiaTriggered by Halothane + Succinylcholine; defect in RYR1 gene; Tx = Dantrolene
Pain managementWHO analgesic ladder (Step 1: NSAID → Step 2: Weak opioid → Step 3: Strong opioid); Fentanyl (100× morphine)
AirwayDifficult airway predictors (Mallampati, thyromental distance < 6 cm, mouth opening < 3 cm); RSI = Thiopentone + Succinylcholine

🏆 MASTER PRIORITY TABLE FOR JUNE 28, 2026

PrioritySubjects to Focus (by marks return)
Highest ROICommunity Medicine (14–15 Qs), Medicine (18–20 Qs), OBG (14–16 Qs), Paediatrics (12–14 Qs)
Medium ROISurgery (12–14 Qs), Pathology (12–14 Qs), Anatomy (10–12 Qs), Pharmacology (8–12 Qs), Microbiology (10–12 Qs)
Lower Qs but high scoringPhysiology, Biochemistry, Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, ENT, Dermatology, Psychiatry
Quickest to reviseForensics, Radiology, Anaesthesia (4–6 Qs each — memorize facts only)

⏱️ LAST 7-DAY REVISION PLAN

DaySubjects
Day 1Medicine + Pharmacology
Day 2OBG + Paediatrics
Day 3Surgery + Orthopaedics
Day 4Pathology + Microbiology
Day 5Community Medicine + Physiology + Biochemistry
Day 6Anatomy + Forensics + Radiology + Anaesthesia
Day 7ENT + Ophthalmology + Dermatology + Psychiatry + Full revision

⚠️ This analysis is based on 12+ years of FMGE PYQ pattern data. Topics that repeat across ≥5 sessions are your highest-probability bets for June 28, 2026. Focus on clinical application questions — FMGE has shifted toward scenario-based MCQs since 2020.

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