You read the topic, highlight everything… and on the exam you don't know where to start
Pharmacology is one of the heaviest subjects: hundreds of drugs, mechanisms and side effects. Reading makes you feel you got it, but you only know it when you have to answer.
What you read last week is already gone
Without review, names and mechanisms blur together right before the exam.
You don't know if you're ready until it's too late
Rereading doesn't show you what's missing. A question does.
Clinical cases stop you cold
Knowing the theory isn't the same as deciding in front of a patient.
That's why we made this guide. First you understand the topic with a clear, visual explanation. Then you practice it on MedDesafio, with questions and clinical cases, until you get it right.
How it works
1Read the module
Infographics, diagrams and a mind map at the end. Everything that matters, no filler.
2Scan the QR code
Every module ends with a QR code. Scan it with your camera and that module opens in MedDesafio.
3Practice until you know it
Questions and clinical cases at three levels: Intern, Resident and Specialist. So you see what you know and what's missing.
What you'll study
Module 1Pharmacology fundamentalsFree practice
Pharmacokinetics (ADME)
Pharmacodynamics
Receptors and mechanisms of action
Big mind map
Module 2Autonomic nervous systemFree practice
Sympathetic and parasympathetic
Receptor comparison
Big mind map
Module 3Cardiovascular system
Functional anatomy
Antihypertensives
Beta blockers
Anticoagulants
Big mind map
Module 4Antibiotics and antimicrobials
Bacterial cell wall
Penicillins
Bacterial resistance
Big mind map
Module 5Analgesics and anti-inflammatories
WHO analgesic ladder
NSAIDs
Opioids
Drug comparison
Summary
Module 6Endocrine system
Diabetes mellitus
Insulin
Visual summary
Module exam
Module 7Respiratory system
Asthma and COPD
Big mind map
Module 8Digestive system
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)
Module 9Psychopharmacology and emergencies
Antipsychotics
Antidepressants
Everything you get
Farmacología Simple as a PDF, for your phone, your computer or to print
A QR code per module to practice in the app
Mind maps and visual summaries in every module
Modules 1 and 2 free on MedDesafio, with questions and clinical cases
Frequently asked questions
How do I get it?
As soon as the payment is confirmed, you'll get an email with the PDF attached and a button to download it. You can also download it from the confirmation page.
What language is it in?
The guide is in Spanish.
Can I print it?
Yes. It's an A4 PDF in full color. It also reads well on a phone.
Do I need the app?
Not to read the guide. To practice with the QR codes, yes: MedDesafio is free on the App Store and Google Play.
Which modules can I practice for free?
Modules 1 and 2, with their questions and clinical cases. The rest unlock with MedDesafio Premium (US$14.99 a year), which also opens the whole app.
Can I buy from outside Argentina?
Yes. Outside Argentina you pay by card in your local currency. You see the final price before paying.
What if the email doesn't arrive?
Check spam and promotions. If it's not there, message us on Instagram at @meddesafio.oficial and we'll send it to you.