Drugs Acting on the GI System Flashcards
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What is a drug that suppresses emesis called?
A
Anti-emetic
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What is a drug that induces emesis called?
A
Emetic
2
Q
What are 5 categories of the drug that act on the GI system?
A
- Appetite stimulants
- Drugs that induce or suppress emesis
- Anti-ulcer medication
- Drugs that increase or decrease GI motility
- Pancreas and Liver
3
Q
What are 3 examples of drugs that increase or decrease GI motility?
A
- Prokinetics
- Anti-diarrheal
- Cathartics
4
Q
What are 4 examples of inhibitors of appetite?
A
- Serotonin (5-HT)
- Calcitonin
- CCK
- CRH
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Q
What are 5 examples of stimulants of appetite?
A
- Norepinephrine (via alpha-2 receptors)
- Dopamine (D1 receptors)
- GABA ( by initiating the satiety center)
- Endorphins
- Pancreatic polypeptides
6
Q
What do you have to be careful of when treating anorexia/hyporexia?
A
Food aversion
7
Q
What is important to include with therapy for anorexia/hyporexia?
A
Identify and treat the underlying cause
