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Comprehensive Pharm (Segars) Flashcards

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Indications antacid salts

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short term temporary relief of pain and other symptoms associated with PUD/GERD

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Adverse reactions antacids

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do not decrease acid secretion and can have rebound

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instructions for taking antacids with other medications

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take all antacids 1-2 hours before other meds or 2-4 hours after to avoid interactions

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class Cimetidine

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histamine 2 receptor anatgonist

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interactions cimetidine

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prototypical inhibitor of CYP450

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class omeprazole

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proton pump inhibitor

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adverse reaction omeprazole

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CDAD –> C. Diff associated diarrhea

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interactions omeprazole

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prototype CYP inhibitor

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bismuth adverse reactions

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causes constipation and black stools

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treat H. pylori

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  • combination therapy
    1) acid reducer
    2) clarithromycin
    3) amoxicillin or metronidazole
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Treat H. pylori with PCN allergy (amoxicillin allergy)

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1) acid reducer
2) clarithromycin
3) metronidazole

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treat H. pylori with metronidazole resistance

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1) acid reducer
2) clarithromycin
3) tetracycline

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treat H. pylori with clarithromycin resistance

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1) acid reducer

2) amoxicillin or tetracycline

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Adverse reactions associated with Serotonin (5HT3) antagonists

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  • serotonin syndrome

- Torsades – QT prolongation

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interactions Serotonin (5HT3) antagonists

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anti arrhythmics

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given for prophylaxis of post-op N/V and timing

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aprepitant (given 3 hours prior)

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suffix serotonin antagonists

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-setron

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class aprepitant

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neurokinin antagonist

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First line N/V in pregnancy

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doxylamine with vitamin B6

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class doxylamine

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Histamine (H1) antagonist

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adverse reactions histamine (H1) antagonists

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ANTICHOLINERGIC EFFECTS

  • drowsiness
  • dry mouth
  • constipation
  • urinary retention
  • blurred vision
  • lower BP
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dopamine (D2) antagonist adverse reactions

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ANTICHOLINERGIC EFFECTS

  • drowsiness
  • dry mouth
  • constipation
  • urinary retention
  • blurred vision
  • lower BP
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class metoclopramide

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dopamine (D2) antagonist

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indication metoclopramide

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gastroparesis/intestinal dysmotility w/o obstruction

*works by stimulating ACh

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scopalamine adverse effects

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ANTICHOLINERGIC EFFECTS

  • drowsiness
  • dry mouth
  • constipation
  • urinary retention
  • blurred vision
  • lower BP
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scopalamine class

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M1 antagonist

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cannabinoid agonists

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  • dronabinol

- nabilone

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Use cannabinoid agonists

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reserved for treatment resistance cancer induced N/V

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how long is high emetic CINV regimen given

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given for 3 days post chemo

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how long is moderate emetic CINV regimen given

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given for 2 days post chemo

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how long is low emetic CINV regimen given

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given day of chemo

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drugs high emetic CINV regimen

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1) NK1 antagonist
2) 5HT3 serotonin antagonist
3) corticosteroid

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drugs moderate emetic CINV regimen

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1) 5HT3 serotonin antagonist

2) corticosteroid

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drugs low emetic CINV regimen

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corticosteroid or 5HT3 antagonist or metoclopramide or prochlorperazine

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minimal emetic regimen

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0 drugs, but provide breakthrough treatment

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contraindications 5-ASA agents (end in -zine)

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patients allergic to ASA

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IBD drugs utilized as first line treatment, but not officially indicated

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  • steroids
  • immune modulators
  • antibiotics
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class tofacitinib

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JAK inhibitor

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interactions tofacitinib

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don’t give with other immunosuppressants

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class Golimumab

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TNF-alpha inhibitors

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Adverse reactions golimumab

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TB infection (must have testing before taking)

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When is Golimumab used?

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Ulcerative colitis. Used after inadequate response to conventional immunosuppressants

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class ustekinumab

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IL-12/23 inhibitor

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adverse reaction ustekinumab

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TB infection (must have testing before taking)

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Use of ustekinumab

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Drug for crohn’s disease. For patients intolerant to TNF-alpha steroids and immune modulators

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class Certolizumab

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TNF-alpha inhibitor

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adverse reaction Certolizumab

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TB infection (must have testing before taking)

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use Certolizumab

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Crohn’s disease only. Used after inadequate response to conventional immunosuppressants

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class Natalizumab

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a4 integrin inhibitor

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adverse reaction Natalizumab

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infection (PML-progressive mulitfocal leukocephalopathy) associated with Johns cunningham virus (JCV)

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site(s) inhibited by Natalizumab

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both a4b1 and a4b7

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use Natalizumab

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Crohn’s disease only. Used after inadequate response to TNF-alpha therapy

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class Vedolizumab

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a4 integrin inhibitor

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adverse reaction Vedolizumab

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infection (PML-progressive mulitfocal leukocephalopathy) associated with Johns cunningham virus (JCV)

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site(s) inhibited by Vedolizumab

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Use Vedolizumab

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Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. Used after inadequate response to TNF-alpha therapy

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Are steroids used for maintenance therapy?

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NO, unless absolutely required

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class diphenoxylate

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opiod agonist

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Note: diphenoxylate

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synthetic opiod with atropine added to reduce abuse

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class Eluxadoline

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opiod agonist

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indication eluxadoline

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adverse reaction Eluxadoline

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hepatic/pancreatic toxicity

- pancreatitis in patients w/o gallbladder

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Alosetron class

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5HT3 antagonist

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indication Alosetron

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chronic severe IBS-D

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Adverse reaction Alosetron

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ischemic colitis (no refills, must enroll in prescribing program)

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class Crofelemer

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Cl channel inhibitor

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indication crofelemer

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non-infectious diarrhea in HIV-AIDS

68
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drugs used for abdominal spasms

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antimuscarinic agents:

hyoscyamine, dicyclomine, clindium/chlordiazeproxide

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class lubiprostone

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C2 activator

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indication lubiprostone

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opioid induced constipation

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class methylnaltrexone

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opiod antagonist

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class alvimopan

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opiod antagonist

73
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indication methynaltrexone

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opioid induced constipation

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indication alvimopan

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opioid induced constipation, prevention of post op ileus following bowel resection surgery

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adverse effects alvimopan

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risk of MI, REMS program with max 15 doses given in hospital only

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how long do bulk-forming agents take to work?

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class docusate salts, mineral oil

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stool softeners

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MOA docusate salts, mineral oil

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anionic surfactant to soften stool by increasing secretions, inhibiting H20 absorption in GI

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class sodium picosulfate

80
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Use sodium picosulfate

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used precolonoscopy

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adverse effects stimulants

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urine discoloration (Senna), melanosis coli

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Contraindications stimulants

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do not use with obstruction/impaction (ileus)

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class lactulose

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osmotic agent

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use lactulose

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constipation and used with severe liver disease to trap ammonia

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PEG-3350 class

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osmotic agent

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Use PEG-3350

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constipation, AND large doses used for bowel prep prior to scope (take effect 1-3 hours)

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