Gastrointestinal Drugs Flashcards

1
Q

Neutralizes stomach acids

SE: diarrhea-constipation (cancels each other)

A

Aluminum/Magnesium hydroxide

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2
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Greatly supresses nocturnal acid secretion, H2 blocker

SE: gynecomastia

A

Cimetidine

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3
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Irreversible blockade of H+/K+ ATPase

DOC for peptic ulcer disease and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome

A

Proton Pump inhibitor

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4
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Pro kinetic agent, anti emetic, DOC for diabetic gastroparesis

A

Metoclopramide

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5
Q

Osmotic laxative

Treatment of hepatic encephalopathy

A

Lactulose

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6
Q

Stimulant laxative

SE: melanosis coli

A

SENNA

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7
Q

Opioid anti-spasmodic
DOC for non-infectious diarrhea

SE: paralytic ileus (in children)

A

Loperamide

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