Gastric acid drugs Flashcards
what is the mechanism of action of Misoprostil?
inhibits gastric secretion and inhibits mucosal damage done by gastric acid, aspirin and NSAIDβs
What drug class is Misoprostil in?
Prostaglandin
What is the black box warning with Misoprostol?
NOT GIVEN TO PREGNANT WOMEN, CAUSES ABORTION, STILL BIRTH, OR BIRTH DEFECTS
What are the adverse effects of misoprosol?
DIARRHEA
vaginal bleeding and uterine cramping abdominal cramping, N/V/D, headache
What drug class does Sulcrafate fall in?
Mucosal protectant
What is the use of Sucralfate?
prevents and treat peptic ulcer disease
What is the issue with Sulcrafate pill?
Its a gigantic horse pill, at risk for dysphagia
what is the adverse effects of sulcrafate?
low severity due to not being absorbed systemically
Constipation and dry mouth may occur
When do we take Sulcrafate?
sulcrafATE
2hrs before you ATE, and taken LATE (bedtime)
DO not take Sulcrafate with what other medications?
Antacids
What do H2 receptors end in?
β-idineβ
Ranitidine (Zantac)
Fanitidine (Pepcid)
Zanotidine (Tagamet)
Why do we not give Zanotidine?
to elderly due to strong effects
What is the mechanism of Action of h2 receptors?
block h2 receptors ins stomach, decrease acidity, amount, and pepsin content
what is the use of h2 receptor?
GERD, ulcers, Zollinger Ellison syndrome, and esophagitis
What are the adverse effects of h2 Receptors
GYNOMASTIA: breast growth in men
Diarrhea, confusion, dizziness, headache and drowsiness