Gastrointestinal Flashcards
1
Q
Which class include: esomeprazole [Nexium®] omeprazole [Prilosec®] lansoprazole pantoprazole
A
Proton pump inhibitors, PPIs
2
Q
What does esomeprazole do?
A
irreversibly inhibits gastric parietal cell H+K+–ATPase
3
Q
Which drug class includes: cimetidine ranitidine [Zantac®] famotidine [Pepcid®] nizatidine
A
H2 receptor blockers; histamine-2
4
Q
Which drug and class:
- impairs metabolism of caffeine (affecting NSAIDs w/ caffeine)
- impairs metabolism of cyclosporine
- impairs ABSORPTION of azole antifungals and certain antiviral agents
A
H2-receptor blockers; cimetidine or ranitidine
5
Q
What are two serious adverse effects of esomeprazole and omeprazole?
A
SJS and TEN (toxic epidermal necrosis)
6
Q
__________ inhibits cytochrome P450.
A
Cimetidine