Chapter 46: Antiulcer Drugs Flashcards
What is gastric ulcers? Like where?
Ulcers in the stomach
Where is esophageal ulcers?
In the esophagus
Where is duodenal ulcers?
In the early part of the small intestine
What are reason why we get peptic ulceration? (3)
Mucosal lining erosion
Hyper secretions
( hycrocholirc acid or pepsin )
Gastric ph too low
What are some factors that cause or predisposed a patient to peptic ulcers?
Main bacteria?
H.pylori
Mechanism disturbances
( how food flows their your gut, genetic influence )
Genetic influence
Environmental influence
What 2 medication increases ulcers?
NSAIDs and steroids
What are the 2 main symptoms of peptic ulcers?
Gnawing and aching pain
What is the definition of peptic ulcer disease?
Gastric or duodenal ulcers that involve digestion of the GI mucosa by the enzyme pepsin
H. Pylori is the found in almost all ulcers, so what’s the first line therapy for these patients?
10-14 day course of PPI and antibiotics
Why does esophageal ulcers occur?
Due to reflux of acid gastric secretions into the esophagus from an incompetence cardiac spichter
( GERD )
Why does gastric ulcer occur?
Due to breakdown of gastric mucosal barrier
Why does duodenal ulcers occur?
Due to hypersecretion of acid
What is stress ulcers usually caused by?
It’s in the name itself
However mainly from trauma, burns and major surgery
Usually what is the first finding of a stress ulcers after a patient in the ICU comes back from surgery 24 hours after?
GI lesions
What are some symptoms we can see with stress ulcers ? (3)
Decreased blood flow
Mucosal ischemia
Hypo perfusion and repefusion of inury
Does an NG tube and ventilator cause GI bleeding?
Yess it can
Usually what do we want to do for these patients, for stress ulcers, like how do we prevent?
Usually using PPI
And or histamine receptor
What is GERD?
Inflammation or erosion of the esophageal mucosa caused by reflux or gastric acid content into the esophagus
What causes GERD?
Incompetent lower esophageal spincter
Does GERD have ulcers?
No
They can lead to ulcers tho!
What can aggravate GERD?
Smoking
Spicy foods
Citrus stuff
What is the 3 treatment we use to help GERD?
Antiulcer drugs
H2 blockers
PPIs
What are some Nonpharmacologic measure for ulcers?
Avoid tobacco and alcohol
Weight loss
Avoid hot spicy greasy foods
Take nsaids and steroids with food
Don’t eat before bedtime
Wear loose fitting clothing
Elevate HOB
What are the 7 anti ulcer drug options we are going to talk about?
Tranquilizers
Anticholinergic
Antacids
H2 blockers
Proton pump inhibitors
Pepsin inhibitors
Prostaglandin analogue
What are tranquilizers mix with?
Anxiety medication and anticholinergic