Gastroenterology Flashcards
1
Q
IBS C management
A
Psyllium/isabghul
PEG
Lubiprostone (amitiza, chloride channel activator)
linaclotide (linzess, guanylate cyclase agonist)
Tegaserod (Zelnorm, seratonin agonist)
2
Q
IBS-D management
A
Loperamide (imodium, adverse: torsades)
Eluxadoline (Viberzi, mu receptor agonist)
Bile acid sequesterants (cholestyramine, colestipol, colesevelam)
Zofran
Alosetron (Lotronex, seratonin agonist)
3
Q
IBS misc management
A
Abdominal pain
Rifaximin
Antispasmodics (hyoscyamine, dicyclomine)
Antidepressants (TCAs- can help with diarrhea too)
4
Q
IBS Miscellaneous
A
Probiotics help: Bifidobacterium Infantis
Peppermint oil
STW 5 herbal preparation
Exercise
Avoidance of FODMAPS
