Exam 1 Medications Flashcards
What are the 3 groups of medications that treat GERD?
Antacids
Histamine H2 Receptor Blockers
Proton Pump Inhibitor
what are the medications under the Antacids list?
Magnesium hydroxide
Magnesium hydroxide with aluminum hydroxide
Dihydroxyalumimnum calcium carbonate
Sucralfate
when should you take Antacids?
one hour before meals or two to three before bedtime
how do Antacids help with GERD?
it raises the pH of your stomach acid so it reduces irrattion
how do Histamine H2 Receptor Blockers work?
decrease acid production and block histamine reception
why are people who take histamine H2 receptors and proton pump inhibitors at at risk for?
infection
why are people who take histamine H2 receptors and proton pump inhibitors at risk for infections?
because taking the med decreases the acid in the stomach which causes the healthy flora in your stomach to decrease
what is the ending for histamine H2 receptor medications?
-dine
what are the two drugs that in the H2 receptor category?
Cimetidine
Famotidine
how long does Histamine H2 Receptor Blockers last?
8 to 12 hours
can you get Histamine H2 Receptor Blockers OTC?
Yes
what is the best time to take Histamine H2 Receptor Blockers?
best to take at bedtime
what are the paths take Histamine H2 Receptor Blockers?
IV or PO
How do proton pump inhibitors work?
decrease acid production in the stomach
what is the ending of for proton pump inhibitors?
-zole
what are the proton pump inhibitor medications?
Pantoprazole
Omeprazole
Lansoprazole
Esomeprazole
how long do proton pump inhibitors last?
long-acting last 72-96 hours
what is the risk for people taking PPI long term?
increased risk for fractures