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drugs for diarrhea and constipation Flashcards

1
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opioid agonists

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loperamide (immodium)
diphrenoxylate/atropine
octreotide
eluxadoline

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opioid agonists MOA

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activation of opioid receptors in the smooth muscle of the GI tract - alters peristalsis by preventing smooth muscle contraction and relaxation - reduces stool volume and prevents electrolyte depletion

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what do you need to correct prior to use of opioid agonists

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fluid/electrolyte imbalances

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4
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dont use opioid agonists in

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toxic megacolon or infectious diarrhea

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5
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loperamide MOA

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increases IAS and EAS

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6
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loperamide metaboolism

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hepatic

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7
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loperamide excretion

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fecal

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8
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loperamide side effects

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constipation - dizziness, abd pain, cramping

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9
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loperamide black box warning

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cardiac arrest when used in large doses - CNS effects

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10
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cannot give loperamide in pts with

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QT prolongation

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diphrenoxylate/atropine MOA

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contains small amount of atropine to prevent abuse

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12
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diphrenoxylate/atropine onset

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45 min

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13
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diphrenoxylate/atropine metabolism

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hepatic

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diphrenoxylate/atropine excretion

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fecal/urine

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15
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diphrenoxylate/atropine side effects

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flushing, tachycardia, CNS effects, xeroderma, vomiting, toxic megacolon, urinary retention

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diphrenoxylate/atropine interactions

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alcohol, CNS depressants, anticholinergic agents, azelastine, glucagon, prokinetic agents, eluxadoline, glycopyrrolate, opiods, kava kava, nitro, pot, zolpidem

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octreotide MOA

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inhibits serotonin release - inhibits secretion of gastrin, VIP, insulin, glucagon, motilin, and pancreatic polypeptide

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18
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octreotide duration

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6-12 hrs

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19
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octreotide metabolism

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hepatic

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20
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octreotide excretion

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urine

21
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octreotide side effects

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bradycardia, fatigue, HA, dizziness, puritis, hyperglycemia, hypothyroidism, cholelithiasis, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, biliary obstruction, URI, cardiac arrhythmias, depression

22
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octreotide interactions

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antidiabetic agents, cyclosporine, midodrine, MAOI agents, quinolones, salicylates, SSRIs

23
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eluxadoline MOA

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binds to mu, kappa, and delta opioid receptors in the intestinal lumen – decreases intestinal motility without causing constipation

24
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eluxadoline excretion

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fecal/urine

25
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eluxadoline side effects

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dizziness, drowsiness, constipation, nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, elevated LFTs, URI

26
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what can pts with cholecystectomy get when on eluxadoline

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acute pancreatitis

27
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eluxadoline contraindications

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ETOH abuse, history of intestinal obstruction

28
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eluxadoline interactions

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alcohol, CNS depressants, anticholinergic agents, alosetron, gemfibrozil, opioid agonists, rosuvastatin, rifampin

29
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serotonin receptor modulators

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alosetron
tegaserod

30
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alosetron is used for

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chronic (>6mo) severe IBS

31
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alosetron MOA

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selective 5-HT3 agonist – acts on receptors in the enteric neurons in addition to receptors in other locations centrally and peripherally – affects visceral pain, colonic transit, and alters secretions in the GI tract

32
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alosetron metabolism

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CYP2C9 and CYP1A2

33
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alosetron side effects

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constipation, fatigue, HA, abdominal pain, nausea

34
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alosetron rarely causes _____ so dont use in hx of GI obstruction, crohns, diverticulitis, vasculopathy, thrombophlebitis, hypercoags

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ischemic colitis

35
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alosetron education

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take on empty stomach to increase absorption

36
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alosetron interactions

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5HT3 antagonists, SSRIs, tobacco, tramadol

37
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tegaserod

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only available in emergency investigation drug purposes d/t risk of cardiac arrest

38
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bile acid sequestrants MOA

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bind to bile salts in the intestine -inhibits reuptake of bile salts, increases fecal loss of bile salt bound LDL cholesterol as well – 50% have bile acid malabsorption

39
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bile acid sequestrants absorption

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none

40
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bile acid sequestrants side effects

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abdominal pain, bloating, biliary colic, gallbladder calcification, melena, vomiting, dental erosion/discoloration, abnormal LFTs, tinnitus, bleeding issues

41
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bile acid sequestrants education

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do not administer within 4-6hrs of other medications - may interfere with absorption

42
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bile acid sequestrants interactions

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amiodarone, glucocorticoids, estrogen derivatives, loop diuretics, MTX, multiple vitamins, statins, NSAIDS, niacin, propranolol, tetracyclines, valproic acid

43
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antimicrobials

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rifaximin
metronidazole
ciprofloxacin
amoxicillin
neomycin

44
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rifaximin MOA

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blocks acetylcholine at parasympathetic receptors – antagonist of histamine and serotonin

45
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rifaximin metabolism

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hepatic

46
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rifaximin side effects

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tachycardia, mental status changes, abdominal pain, impotence, blurred vision, urinary retention, increased IOP
Contraindicated in MG, hypersensitivity to belladonna, UC, myocardial ischemia

47
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rifaximin contraindications

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MG, hypersensitivity to belladonna, UC, myocardial ischemia

48
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rifaximin interactions

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amantadine, anticholinergics, cannabinoids, nitroglycerin, potassium, thiazides

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