Drugs Acting On GIT and respiratory system Flashcards
1
Q
Anti-emetic drug for cancer patients on cisplatin is
A
Ondasteron
2
Q
What is the drug of choice to treat peptic ulcers? Example
A
Proton pump inhibitors
Pantoprazol, Esomeprazol
3
Q
Why are magnesium and aluminum added in antacids?
A
Magnesium causes diarrhea and aluminum causes constipation
4
Q
Which drug causes increase in lowest sphincter of stomach and hence decreases heartburn
A
Metroclopramid