Drug MOA Flashcards by Mikinna Garzella | Brainscape

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Calcium Carbonate (TUMS)

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neutralize gastric acid and increases gastric pH

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Magnium hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia)

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neutralize gastric acid and increases gastric pH (GERD)

Osmotic with ions that draws fluid into stool to induce peristalsis (Constipation)

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Mylanta Supreme

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neutralize gastric acid and increases gastric pH

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Famotidine (Pepcid)

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reversibly binds inhibits H2 receptors to decrease gastric acid secretions

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Ranitidine

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reversibly binds inhibits H2 receptors to decrease gastric acid secretions

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Cimetidine

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reversibly binds inhibits H2 receptors to decrease gastric acid secretions

Remember: gynecomastia and impotence

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Esomeprazole (Nexium)

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irreversibly binds to H+/K+ ATPase on parietal cells to block gastric acid secretion

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Lansoprazole (Prevacid)

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irreversibly binds to H+/K+ ATPase on parietal cells to block gastric acid secretion

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Omeprazole (Prilosec)

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irreversibly binds to H+/K+ ATPase on parietal cells to block gastric acid secretion

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Pantoprazole (Protonix)

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irreversibly binds to H+/K+ ATPase on parietal cells to block gastric acid secretion

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Dexlansoprazole (Dexilant)

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irreversibly binds to H+/K+ ATPase on parietal cells to block gastric acid secretion

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Metoclopramide (Reglan)

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Dopamine antagonist that blcks serotonin receptors to decrease nausea and vomiting. Enhances response of ACh in upper GI tract to accelerate gastric emptying and increase LES tone/pressure

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Misoprostol

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prostaglandin E1 analog that mimics PG to have gastro-protectice abilities

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Sucralfate (Carafate)

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a sucrose-sulfate-aluminum complex that forms a protective barrier around the open ulcer

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Psyllium (Metamucil)

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Bulk forming anti-constipation drug that absorbs water to add bulk into the stool to increase peristalsis

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Calcium polycarbophil (FiberCon)

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Bulk forming anti-constipation drug that absorbs water to add bulk into the stool to increase peristalsis

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Glycerin

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Osmotic with ions that draws fluid into stool to induce peristalsis (Constipation)

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Lactulose

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Osmotic with ions that draws fluid into stool to induce peristalsis (Constipation)

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Miralax (PEG)

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Osmotic with ions that draws fluid into stool to induce peristalsis (Constipation)

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Senna

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Stimulant of neurons in the GI tract

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Bisacodyl (Dulcolax)

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Stimulant of neurons in the GI tract

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Docusate sodium (colace)

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Stool softeners that reduce the surface tension between the oil and water to soften the stool

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Lubiprostone (Amitiza)

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Chloride Channel Activator to increase fluid in the GI

Indication: CIC, IBS-C, OIC

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Linaclotide (Linzess)

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Guanylate Cyclase C Agonist to increase Chloride and Bicarb secretion into the lumen of the GI to increase the transit

Indication: CIC, IBS-C