complementary meds for dyfunction dyspepsia

Question 1

What are the 3 main complementary meds for dyspepsia

Answer 1

Iberogast (STW5), peppermint, probiotics

Question 2

MOA of Iberogast (STW5) (4)

Answer 2

• Prokinetic (promotes motility)
• Spasmolytic (suppresses muscle spasms)
• Anti-inflammatory activity
• Reduce gastric acid production

Question 3

Fundus corpus and antrum, are areas of the stomach that effects what?

Answer 3

Stomach motility

Question 4

Role of supplemental probiotics

Answer 4

Improve eradication rate of H. pylori

Question 5

What group of people are at risk of opportunistic infections bc their gut bacteria could result in sepsis, fungaemia or GI ischaemia

Answer 5

Critically ill pxs/infants and the immune-compromised

Question 6

For the critically ill, who are at risk of opportunistic infections, can they take probiotics for dyspepsia/H. Pylori?

Answer 6

No

Question 7

Which 3 vitamins/minerals are negatively impacted by long-term PPI use

Answer 7

Mg, Fe, and B12

Question 8

How long should you trial Iberogast (STW5)?

Answer 8

4-6 weeks