Gastro-intestinal system Flashcards
mechanism SE Uses
1
Q
Antacids
A
Neutralise gastric acid (react w/ gastric acid to form salt and water to diminish gastric acidity)
- Aluminium hydroxide (Maalox) >> constipation
- Magnesium hydroxide>> diharrea
- Gaviscon
NOTE: We combine both to normalise bowel function
2
Q
Anti-spasmodics
A
Hyoscine
Mebeverine
3
Q
PPIs
A
Omeprazole, Lansoprazole, Esomeprazole
4
Q
Loperamide
A
Anti-motility Drugs
5
Q
Laxatives
A
Ispaghula Husk, Senna, Lactulose, Macrogols (e.g. Movicol), Glycerol Supps, Phosphate enemas
6
Q
Inflammatory bowel disease
A
mesalazine, infliximab
7
Q
which drug causes black discolouration of the tongue?
A
Bismuth compounds
antacid medication
8
Q
omeprezole inhibts action of a drug?
A
CLOPIDEGROL
9
Q
H2 Antagonists
A
Ranatdine and cemetidine
10
Q
cimetidine
A
11
Q
misoprostol
A