Comprehensive Pharm (Segars) Flashcards
Indications antacid salts
short term temporary relief of pain and other symptoms associated with PUD/GERD
Adverse reactions antacids
do not decrease acid secretion and can have rebound
instructions for taking antacids with other medications
take all antacids 1-2 hours before other meds or 2-4 hours after to avoid interactions
class Cimetidine
histamine 2 receptor anatgonist
interactions cimetidine
prototypical inhibitor of CYP450
class omeprazole
proton pump inhibitor
adverse reaction omeprazole
CDAD –> C. Diff associated diarrhea
interactions omeprazole
prototype CYP inhibitor
bismuth adverse reactions
causes constipation and black stools
treat H. pylori
- combination therapy
1) acid reducer
2) clarithromycin
3) amoxicillin or metronidazole
Treat H. pylori with PCN allergy (amoxicillin allergy)
1) acid reducer
2) clarithromycin
3) metronidazole
treat H. pylori with metronidazole resistance
1) acid reducer
2) clarithromycin
3) tetracycline
treat H. pylori with clarithromycin resistance
1) acid reducer
2) amoxicillin or tetracycline
Adverse reactions associated with Serotonin (5HT3) antagonists
- serotonin syndrome
- Torsades – QT prolongation
interactions Serotonin (5HT3) antagonists
anti arrhythmics
given for prophylaxis of post-op N/V and timing
aprepitant (given 3 hours prior)
suffix serotonin antagonists
-setron
class aprepitant
neurokinin antagonist
First line N/V in pregnancy
doxylamine with vitamin B6
class doxylamine
Histamine (H1) antagonist
adverse reactions histamine (H1) antagonists
ANTICHOLINERGIC EFFECTS
- drowsiness
- dry mouth
- constipation
- urinary retention
- blurred vision
- lower BP
dopamine (D2) antagonist adverse reactions
ANTICHOLINERGIC EFFECTS
- drowsiness
- dry mouth
- constipation
- urinary retention
- blurred vision
- lower BP
class metoclopramide
dopamine (D2) antagonist
indication metoclopramide
gastroparesis/intestinal dysmotility w/o obstruction
*works by stimulating ACh
scopalamine adverse effects
ANTICHOLINERGIC EFFECTS
- drowsiness
- dry mouth
- constipation
- urinary retention
- blurred vision
- lower BP
scopalamine class
M1 antagonist
cannabinoid agonists
- dronabinol
- nabilone
Use cannabinoid agonists
reserved for treatment resistance cancer induced N/V
how long is high emetic CINV regimen given
given for 3 days post chemo
how long is moderate emetic CINV regimen given
given for 2 days post chemo
how long is low emetic CINV regimen given
given day of chemo
drugs high emetic CINV regimen
1) NK1 antagonist
2) 5HT3 serotonin antagonist
3) corticosteroid
drugs moderate emetic CINV regimen
1) 5HT3 serotonin antagonist
2) corticosteroid
drugs low emetic CINV regimen
corticosteroid or 5HT3 antagonist or metoclopramide or prochlorperazine