BEQ⭐
Ergot alkaloids, the toxic secondary metabolites produced by the ergot fungus (Claviceps purpurea), are biosynthetically derived from the amino acid?
~ Ans: L-TRYPTOPHAN
💊 Easy mnemonic for ACE inhibitors side effects:
Think “CAPTOPRIL” 🧠
C – Cough
A – Angioedema
P – Potassium ↑ (hyperkalemia)
T – Taste changes
O – Orthostatic hypotension
P – Pregnancy contraindicated 🚫
R – Renal impairment (watch kidney function)
I – Increased renin
L – Leukopenia (rare)