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1
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loperamide

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Gastrointestinal

Imodium

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2
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dimenhydrinate

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Gastrointestinal

Gravol

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3
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ranitdine

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Gastrointestinal

Zantrac

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4
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Imodium

A

loperamide

Gastrointestinal

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5
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Gravol

A

dimenhydrinate

Gastrointestinal

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6
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Zantrac

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ranitidine

Gastrointestinal

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7
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PPIs

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Proton Pump Inhibitors

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8
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pantoprazole

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Proton Pump Inhibitor

Pantoloc

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9
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rabeprazole

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Proton Pump Inhibitor

Pariet

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10
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omeprazole

A

Proton Pump Inhibitor

Prilosec

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11
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lansoprazole

A

Proton Pump Inhibitor

Prevacid

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12
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esomeprazole

A

Proton Pump Inhibitor

Nexium

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13
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Pantoloc

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pantoprazole

Proton Pump Inhibitor

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14
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Pariet

A

rabeprazole

Proton Pump Inhibitor

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15
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Prilosec

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omeprazole

Proton Pump Inhibitor

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16
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Prevacid

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lansoprazole

Proton Pump Inhibitor

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17
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Nexium

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esomeprazole

Proton Pump Inhibitor

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18
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dexlansoprazole

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Proton Pump Inhibitor

Dexillant

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19
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Dexillant

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dexlansoprazole

Proton Pump Inhibitor

20
Q

salbutamol

A

Bronchodilator

Ventolin

21
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Ventolin

A

salbutamol

Bronchodilator

22
Q

Advair

A

bronchodilator

23
Q

Flovent

A

steroid inhaler

24
Q

Symbicort

A

combination steroid inhaler and long-acting bronchodilator

25
Q

Spiriva

A

bronchodilator

26
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Define diarrhea.

A

Loose watery stools for 3 or more days.

27
Q

Define acute diarrhea.

A

Loose watery stools that last a day or two.

28
Q

What do antidiarrheals do?

A

Relieve diarrhea and decrease the rapid muscular movement in the walls of the colon.

29
Q

What is Imodium (loperamide) used to treat?

A

Sudden diarrhea including travelers diarrhea

30
Q

How does Imodium (loperamide) work?

A

It slows down the gut, decreasing the number of bowel movements and makes the stool less watery.

31
Q

What are antinauseants used for?

A

To relieve nausea, vomiting, overcome vertigo, and treat motion sickness.

32
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What is Gravol (dimenhydrinate)?

A

Over the counter (OCT) drug used to treat motion sickness and nausea.

33
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What antacids used for?

A

They neutralize the hydrochloric acid in the stomach to relieve peptic ulcer, esophagitis, and reflux.

34
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What is Zantac (ranitidine)

A

Over the counter (OTC) or prescription commonly used to relieve and prevent heart burn.

35
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What is heartburn?

A

Burning pain in your chest behind the breast bone.

36
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What is the most common cause of heartburn?

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Acidic or high fat or sometimes spicy foods.

37
Q

What does GERD stand for?

A

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disorder

38
Q

What is GERD?

A

Acid reflux, the backflow of stomach acid into the esophagus

39
Q

What is a symptom of GERD?

A

Burning sensation in chest.

40
Q

Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) are used to treat?

A

Acid reflux and heart burn

41
Q

How do PPIs (proton pump inhibitors) work?

A

Inhibiting specific cells from pumping acid into the stomach.

42
Q

How do you take PPIs (proton pump inhibitors) to get the best effect from them?

A

By taking them 30-60 minutes before meals. And they work best when taken over time

43
Q

What drugs relieve asthma?

A

Short acting B2-agonists

Anticholinergics

44
Q

Name a short-acting B2-agonist

A

Ventolin

Bronchodilator

45
Q

Name a anticholinergic

46
Q

What drugs control asthma?

A

Long-acting B2-agnosist

MOA 102 Pharmacology (6 decks)

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