Digestive System Pharmacology

Question 0

antidiarrheals

Answer 0

Control loose stools and relive diarrhea by absorbing excess water in the bowel or slowing peristalsis in the intestinal tract.

loperamide (Imodium)
kaolin/pectin (Donnagel-MB, Kapectolin)

Question 1

Antacids

Answer 1

Counteract or neutralize acidity, especially in the stomach. Used to treat and prevent heartburn and acid reflux.

calcium carbonate (Mylanta, Rolaids, and Tums)

Question 2

]antiemetics

Answer 2

control nausea and vomiting by blocking nerve impulses to the vomiting center of the brain. Some emetics act by hastening the flow of food through the digestive tract.

prochlorperazine (Comprazine, Compro)
trimethobenzamide (T-Gen, Tigan)

Question 3

antispasmodics

Answer 3

Decrease gastrointestinal (GI) spasms by slowing peristalsis and motility throughout the GI tract. Prescribed for irritable bowel syndrome, (IBS), spastic colon, and diverticulitis.

glycopyrrolate (Robinul)
propantheline (Pro-Banthine)

Question 4

laxatives

Answer 4

Treat constipation by increasing peristaltic activity in the large intestine or increasing water and electrolyte secretion into the bowel to induce defection

senna, sennosides (Senokot, Senolax)
psyllium (Metamucil, Natural Fiber Supplement)