Gastrointestinal Drugs

Question 1

What is the benign but disturbing side-effect of Bisacodyl?

Answer 1

Melanosis Coli

Question 2

What is the antidote for Diphenoxylate toxicity? (Paralytic ileus)

Answer 2

Betanechol

Question 3

An anti-emetic used for post-chemotherapeutic vomiting

Answer 3

Ondansetron

Question 4

Drug for inflammatory bowel disease (mild to moderate)

Answer 4

Mesalamine

Question 5

What is the mode of action of Omeprazole?

Answer 5

Irreverisbly blocks H/K ATPase in active gastric parietal cells

Question 6

A drug used for PUD and an abortifacient

Answer 6

Misoprostol

Question 7

Mode of action of Sucralfate

Answer 7

(Mucosal Protective Agent)
Binds to injured tissue and forms a protective covering over ulcer beds. Accelerates healing of peptic ulcers and reduces recurrence rate

Question 8

What are the most prominent side-effects of Bismuth Salicylate?

Answer 8

Darkening of Tongue and Black stools

Question 9

What is the drug of choice for Diabetic Gastroperesis?

Answer 9

Metoclopromide (Plasil)

Question 10

A laxative used for Hepatic Encephalopathy

Answer 10

Lactulose