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Gastro-intestinal system Flashcards

mechanism SE Uses

1
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Antacids

A

Neutralise gastric acid (react w/ gastric acid to form salt and water to diminish gastric acidity)

  1. Aluminium hydroxide (Maalox) >> constipation
  2. Magnesium hydroxide>> diharrea
  3. Gaviscon

NOTE: We combine both to normalise bowel function

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Anti-spasmodics

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Hyoscine

Mebeverine

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PPIs

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Omeprazole, Lansoprazole, Esomeprazole

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4
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Loperamide

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Anti-motility Drugs

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Laxatives

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Ispaghula Husk, Senna, Lactulose, Macrogols (e.g. Movicol), Glycerol Supps, Phosphate enemas

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Inflammatory bowel disease

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mesalazine, infliximab

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which drug causes black discolouration of the tongue?

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Bismuth compounds

antacid medication

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omeprezole inhibts action of a drug?

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CLOPIDEGROL

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H2 Antagonists

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Ranatdine and cemetidine

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cimetidine

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misoprostol

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