gastrointestinal drugs Flashcards
what are the 7 classes of gastrointestinal drugs
antacids
PPI (proton pump inhibitor)
antidiarrheals
bulk forming laxatives
osmotic laxative
stimulant laxative
H2 receptor anatgonist
What is a drug example of an antacid for heart burn
Gaviscon (alginic acid)
What is a drug example of a PPI
omeprazole,
lansoprazole
What is a drug example of an antidiarrheal
dioralyte,
electrolade,
loperamide
What is a drug example of a bulk forming laxative
fybogel (ispaghula husk)
What is a drug example of a osmotic laxative
lactulose,
macrogels
What is a drug example of a stimulant laxative
senna, bisacodyl,
sodium picosulphate
What is a drug example of a H2 receptor antagonist
cimetidine,
famotidine
What is a drug example of a antacid for ulcers
aluminium hydroxide,
magnesium carbonate,
calcium carbonate
what are antacids used for (2)
heartburn
ulcers
what are PPIs used for
heartburn
what are antidiarrheals used for
diarrhoea
what are laxatives used for
constipation
what are H2 receptor antagonists used for
peptic ulcers
what does Gaviscon contain and how does it work
contains antacid and alginate.
Antacid raises the stomach acid pH.
alginate forms a raft over stomach contents
