Acid Control Drugs Flashcards

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Examples of proton pump inhibitors

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Omeprazole, Lansoprazole

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Mechanism of action of proton pump inhibitors

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Bind to cysteine residues on proton pumps, preventing them releasing H

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ADRs of proton pump inhibitors

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Constipation, Itching, Flatulence

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Examples of H2 antagonists

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Cimetidine, Ranitidine

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Mechanism of action of H2 antagonists

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Block histamine receptors on gastric mucosa, reduce acid secretion

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ADRs of H2 antagonists

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Headaches, Dizziness, Confusion, Diarrhoea, Constipation, Gynaecomastia

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