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Drugs Acting on the GIT Flashcards

1
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group of drugs to promote vomiting

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emetics

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2
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emetic of choice for dogs

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apomorphine

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3
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induces vomiting in cats

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xylazine

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4
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example of peripheral acting emetic

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hydrogen peroxide

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5
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group of drugs used to control vomiting

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antiemetics

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6
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drugs that control the chemoreceptor trigger zone and CNS control of emesis used as antiemetics for apomorphine and xylazine

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CHLORPROzine, PROCHLORPERAzine, PROMETHAzine

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7
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antihistamine, used for preventing motion sickness induced vomiting in cats and dogs

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Diphenhydramine, Dimenhydrinate, Meclizine

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5-HT3 receptor antagonists, tx for severe nausea caused by chemotherapy, chemoreceptor trigger zone (CRTZ) and vagal nerve stimulation center

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DOLAsetron, GRANIsetron, ONDANsetron

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9
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neurokinin (NK1) receptor antagonist, stops vomiting centers

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Maropitant

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10
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GI prokinetic agent, stimulates upper GI motility to reduce vomiting

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Metoclopramide

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11
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histamine is secreted by

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Enterochromaffin like cells

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12
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chief cells secrete

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pepsinogen, gastric lipase, leptin

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13
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D cells secrete

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somatostatin

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14
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produce ghrelin, obestatin, serotonin abd atrial natriutic peptide

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enterochromaffin cells

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15
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produce mucus and bicarbonate

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mucous cells

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16
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secrete gastrin

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G cells

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17
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ions secreted at the basal side of the parietal cells in exchange to chloride

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Bicarbonate ions

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18
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used as treatment for GI ulcers/erosion

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Omeprazole

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19
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proton-pump inhibitor with similar effect to famitidine (?) and/or omeprazole, but omeprazole is considered to be more effective

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Pantoprazole

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20
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secretion of histamine are reduced by

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somatostatin and prostaglandins

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21
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primary trigger for histamine release from the enterochromaffin-like cells

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gastrin

22
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inhibits histamine release

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somatostatin, calcitonin-gene related peptide (CGRP), peptide YY, prostaglandins, galanin

23
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secretion of histamine is increased by

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gastrin, aspirin, indomethacin

24
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prototype H2 blocker

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Cimetidine

25
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a gastromucosal protectant, locally-acting treatment for GI ulcers, treatment of oral, esophageal, gastric, and duodenal ulcers

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sucralfate

26
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a prostaglandin e analog, used for treating/preventing gastric ulcers

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misoprostol

27
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appetite stimulant for cats

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cyproheptadine

28
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appetite stimulant for dogs

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diazepam

29
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used as appetite stimulant and antiemetic in dogs and cats

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mitrazapine

30
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appetite stimulant for cats, treat behavioral prob in cats and dogs

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oxazepam

31
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drugs that increase motility of the GI smooth muscle without acting as a purgative

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GI stimulant

32
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oral GI prokinetic agent, used in several species for GI stasis, reflux esophagitis, constipation/megacolon

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Cisapride and domperidone

33
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suggested for use in intestinal atony or distention

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dexpanthenol

34
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indicated for rumen atony, initiate persitalsiss, emptying the bladder and stimulating skeletal muscle contractions

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neostigmine

35
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pancreatic enzyme used to treat exocrine pancreatic enzyme deficiency

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pancrealipase

36
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group of drugs used to increase bowel movement by loosening the stool

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laxatives

37
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disccharide laxative and reducer of ammonia blood levels

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lactulose

38
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surfactant , stool softener

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docusate

39
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an osmotic laxative

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glycerin (suppository)

40
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lubricant llaxative, usually used for horses

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mineral oil

41
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laxative of choice for sand colic in horses

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psyllium

42
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class of drug used to treat acute and chronic diarrhea

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antidiarrheals

43
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a central a2 agonist, used as an adjunctive treatment in patients with inflammatory bowel disease

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clonidine

44
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opiate agonist, anticholinergic. combined for antidiarrheal prod in dogs

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Diphenoxylate and Atropine

45
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GI adsorbent/protectant

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Kaolin/Pectin

46
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synthetic opiate GI motility modifier

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loperamide

47
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opiate GI modifier, used as motility modifier for animals w/ diarrhea, not used in cats

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Paregoric

48
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used as treatment for abdominal visceral spasm, pylorospasm or hypertrophic gastritis and associated nausea, vomiting and/or diarrhea for use in dogs and cats

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aminopentamide and hyoscyamine

49
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injectable anticholinergic used in treating colic

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N-butylscopolammonium Br

50
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quaternary antimuscarinic agent used for its antispasmodic/antisecretory for treatment of diarrhea, hyper reflaxic detrusor or urge incontinence and anticholinergic responsive bradycardias

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propantheline

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