1 / 7

Swipe for more pages · tap to zoom

PDF guide · Pharmacology

Farmacología Simple

Understand every topic with clear infographics and practice it in the app until you know you know it.

$19.900

One-time payment by Mercado Pago

Delivered instantly to your inboxDownload it as soon as you pay, for your phone, your computer or to print.

  • A QR code in every module that opens its practice in the app
  • Easy, medium and hard questions and clinical cases
  • Modules 1 and 2 free on MedDesafio
  • The guide is in Spanish.

Secure payment with Mercado Pago

Not in Argentina? Pay in your currency

Sound familiar?

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

Routes of administration page

1Read the module

Infographics, diagrams and a mind map at the end. Everything that matters, no filler.

The QR code at the end of the module

2Scan the QR code

Every module ends with a QR code. Scan it with your camera and that module opens in MedDesafio.

The MedDesafio app with a practice question

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 fundamentals
  • What is pharmacology?
  • History of medicines
  • From the lab to the patient
  • Dosage forms
  • Routes of administration
  • Pharmacokinetics (ADME)
  • Absorption
  • Distribution
  • Metabolism
  • Elimination
  • Pharmacodynamics
  • Receptors and mechanisms of action
  • Big mind map
  • Module exam
Module 2Autonomic nervous system
  • Sympathetic and parasympathetic
  • Neurotransmitters
  • Adrenergic receptors
  • Cholinergic receptors
  • Agonists
  • Antagonists
  • Beta blockers
  • Alpha blockers
  • Cholinergic drugs
  • Visual comparison
  • Big mind map
  • Module exam
Module 3Cardiovascular system
  • Functional anatomy
  • Blood pressure regulation
  • Antihypertensives
  • ACE inhibitors
  • ARBs
  • Beta blockers
  • Diuretics
  • Calcium channel blockers
  • Vasodilators
  • Antiarrhythmics
  • Anticoagulants
  • Antiplatelet drugs
  • Big mind map
  • Module exam
Module 4Antibiotics and antimicrobials
  • Bacterial cell wall
  • Penicillins
  • Cephalosporins
  • Carbapenems
  • Macrolides
  • Aminoglycosides
  • Tetracyclines
  • Quinolones
  • Sulfonamides
  • Bacterial resistance
  • Big mind map
  • Module exam
Module 5Analgesics and anti-inflammatories
  • Pain
  • WHO analgesic ladder
  • NSAIDs
  • COX-1 and COX-2
  • Paracetamol
  • Opioids
  • Corticosteroids
  • Gout drugs
  • Drug comparison
  • Summary
  • Module exam
Module 6Endocrine system
  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Insulin
  • Oral antidiabetics
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Corticosteroids
  • Sex hormones
  • Osteoporosis
  • Comparison table
  • Visual summary
  • Module exam
Module 7Respiratory system
  • Asthma
  • COPD
  • Bronchodilators
  • Inhaled corticosteroids
  • Antihistamines
  • Big mind map
  • Module exam
Module 8Digestive system
  • Antacids
  • Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)
  • Antiemetics
  • Laxatives
  • Antidiarrheals
  • Big mind map
  • Module exam
Module 9Psychopharmacology and emergencies
  • Antipsychotics
  • Benzodiazepines
  • Tricyclic antidepressants
  • SSRIs
  • Antidepressants
  • Module exam

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, summaries and an exam at the end of 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 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 ($22.900 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.

Farmacología Simple

$19.900