Equine GI Pharmacology Flashcards
A cationic polypeptide with bactericidal activity against gram (-) bacteria.
Polymyxin B
To which portion of the endotoxin does Polymyxin B bind?
Lipid A
What are 2 side effects associated with Polymyxin B?
- Nephrotoxicity
2. Neurotoxicity
Is Polymyxin B bactericidal or bacteriostatic?
Bactericidal
A synthetic xanthine derivative, phosphodiesterase inhibitor.
Pentoxifylline
True or False: Polymyxin B has decreased bio-availability after repeated dosing.
FALSE - PENTOXIFYLLINE has decreased availability after repeated dosing.
Pentoxifylline suppresses TNF-alpha, ____, and ____ production.
- IL-1
2. IL-6
Dimethylsulfoxide is a what?
Radical scavenger
Dimethysulfoxide can cause hemolysis when?
- Given too concentrated
2. Given too quickly
True or False: All anti-endotoxic drugs are more effective if given before exposure to an endotoxin.
TRUE
What type of GI drug is Bismuth subsalicylate?
Intestinal protectant (Pepto-bismol)
What type of GI drug is Kaolin pectin?
Intestinal protectant
What do Bismuth subsalicylate and Kaolin pectin have in common?
Absorb toxins, anti-diarrheal
Activated charcoal absorbs toxins and drugs, preventing/reducing systemic absorption. You may follow administration with a laxative when?
30 minutes after
Medications other than activated charcoal should not be given until how long after activated charcoal administration?
3 hours
____ and ____ decrease absorption of activated charcoal.
- Dairy products
2. Mineral oil
What type of drug is Dimethylsulfoxide?
Anti-endotoxic drug
Di-tri-octahedral smectite is an intestinal absorbent that absorbs what 2 toxins in vitro?
- C. difficile
2. C. perfringens
What are 4 indications for the use of laxatives or cathartics?
- Relive simple impactions
- Decrease intestinal transit time
- Increase stool consistency with chronic diarrhea
- Lubricate passage of ascarids or sand
What is magnesium sulfate (epsom salt)?
Laxative - Osmotically draws water into the GI lumen
What is Dioctyl sodium succinate?
Laxative
How does Dioctyl sodium succinate work?
Stimulates net secretion of water, Na, Cl, and K
What are 3 adverse effects of Dioctyl sodium succinate?
- Abdominal discomfort
- Intestinal irritation
- Dehydration
When would you use Dioctyl sodium succinate?
Severe/refractory cases of impaction
What is mineral oil?
Mild laxative
How does mineral oil work?
Prevents the reabsorption of water
What would you use to prevent ascarid impactions in heavily infected foals at the time of deworming?
Mineral oil
What could develop if mineral oil is aspirated?
Severe granulomatous pneumonia
What is psyllium?
Bulk forming laxative