Digestive Meds Flashcards
Name the 6 classes used to stop vomiting
Anticholinergics
Antihistamines
Neuroleptics
Pro-Kinetic Agents
Serotonin Blockers
Tetradrocannabinoid
Anticholinergic used to stop vomiting
Scopolamine
Antihistamines used to stop vomiting
Dimenhydrinate
Diphenhydramine
Neuroleptics used to stop vomiting
Prochlorperazine (stemetil)
Pro-Kinetic Agent used to stop vomiting
Metoclopramide (maxeran and reglan)
Serotonin Blockers used to stop vomiting
Ondansetron
Pot used to stop vomiting
Dronabinol
Which anti-emic is an exception to the most common side effect?
Ondansetron (does not cause drowsiness)
Do not take anti-emetics with what??
Alcohol –> CNS depression
Name the 5 laxative classes
Bulk forming
Emollients
Hyperosmotic
Saline
Stimulants
Examples + side effects of bulk forming laxatives
Examples:
- Psyllium*
- Methylcellulose
- Polycarbophil
Side Effects:
- Impaction
- Fluid overload
Examples + side effects of emollient laxatives
Stool softeners: docusate salts (Colace)
Lubricants: mineral oil
Side Effects:
- Skin rashes
- Decreased absorption of vitamins
Examples + side effects of hyperosmotic laxatives
Examples:
- Polyethylene glycol
- Sorbitol
- Glycerin*
- Lactulose*
Side Effects
- Abdominal bloating
- Rectal irritation
Examples + side effects of saline laxatives
Examples
- mag sulfate
- mag citrate
- mag hydroxide
- sodium phosphate
Side Effects
- Magnesium toxicity (with renal insufficiency)
- Cramping
- Diarrhea
- Increased thirst
Examples + side effects of stimulant laxatives
Examples:
Castor oil
Senna glycoside (Senekot)
Cascara
Bisacodyl (Dulcolax)
Ex-lax
Side Effects:
Nutrient malabsorption
Skin rashes
Gastric irritation
Rectal irritation
Name the four anti-diarrheal medication classes
Adsorbents
Anticholinergics
Intestinal flora modifiers
Opiates
Examples of adsorbents
Example
- Bismuth subsalicylate
- Activated charcoal
Example of anticholinergics for anti diarrhea
atropine
Example of intestinal flora modifiers
L acidophilus
examples of opiates for anti diarrhea
loperamide (imodium)
diphenoxylate (lomotil)
suffix for the PPIs + examples
-prazole
lansoprazole
omeprazole
pantoprazole (IV)
suffix for H2 antagonists + examples
-tidine
cimetidine
ranitidine
famotidine
Four medication classes to treat IBDS
Steroids
DMARDS
Biologics
Antibiotics
DMARDS drug examples
5-ASA Pentasa
Methotrexate
Hydroxychloroquine
Azathioprine
