Drugs for upper GI Flashcards
What are the 8 drug classes we learned from this lecture
1) Antacids
2) hIstamine 2 receptor agonists
3) Proton pump inhibitors
4) Antiemetics
5) Protective barriers
6) Misoprostol
7) Prokinetic drugs
8) Antimuscarinics
90) Gastrin receptor antagonists
What are the 3 antacids we know?
Mg(OH)2- milk of magnesia
CaCO3- Tums
Al(OH)3- Gaviscon
What is the MOA of Antacids
increase gastric pH
neutralize acid
What are the pharmacokinetics of Anacitds
AL,ca and mg no absobed
May chelate other drugs, affecting their absorption
altered pH may affect drug absorption
When to use antacids (2)
Heartburn/mild Gerd
dyspepsia
Are there any contraindications for Antacids
no major ones :)
Side effects of Antacids
Bleching
Ca-hypercalcemia->possibel calculi formation
Al-containing- constipation and hyophosphatmia
Mg- diarrhea
What is the end sound for H2 receptor antagonists
tidine
what is MOA of H2 receptor antagonists
Competitive selective block of histamine h2 receptors
Reduced but not eliminated acid secretion
up to 60-70% reduction
because ACh and Gastrin pathways still available in response to food-related stimulus
What is the most effective drug at reducing nocturnal acid secretion
H2 receptor antagonists
Pharmacokinetics of H2 receptor antagonists
oral and intramuscular and intravenous fomulation
only 50% oral bioavaliblity
peak absorption at 1-3 hrs
What are the indications for H2 receptor antagonists (4)
Dyspepsia
GERD
Peptic ulcer disease
Prevention of bleeding from stress-related gastritis
What are the contraindications for H2 receptor antagonists
none
no known harm to fetus
Side effects of H2 receptor antagonists
diarrhea/consitpation
headache
drowsiness/fatigue
muscle pain
Rare CNS symtoms
What is the ending of PPI’s
prazole