Gastroparesis and Malabsorptive Disorders Flashcards

1
Q

What is the leading cause of gastroparesis?

A

longstanding diabetes

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2
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What are lifestyle modifications for gastroparesis?

A
  1. dietary fiber
  2. smaller meal volume, more frequent meals
  3. small particle diet (no peels or seeds)
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3
Q

How is gastroparesis prevented?

A

Keeping glucose < 200

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4
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What medications impair motility and exacerbate gastroparesis?

A
  1. anticholinergics (scopolamine, oxybutynin)
  2. GLP-1 agonists
  3. opioids
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5
Q

What is the MOA of Metoclopramide?

A

D2 receptor antagonist and 5HT4 receptor agonist

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6
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How long can Metoclopramide be used for gastroparesis?

A

12 weeks

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7
Q

What BBW does Metoclopramide have?

A

Increased risk of tardive dyskinesia with age, diabetes, and psychotic disorders

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8
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What can dystonias related to Metoclopramide be treated with?

A

antihistamines
benzos
anticholinergics

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9
Q

What are other SEs with Metoclopramide?

A

sedation
restlessness
QTc prolongation

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10
Q

What is the MOA of Erythromycin?

A

agonist to the motilin receptor; same MOA of traveler’s diarrhea

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11
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What are SEs with Erythromycin?

A

QTc prolongation
GI discomfort
Decreased efficacy over time

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12
Q

What CYP enzyme does Erythromycin inhibit?

A

CYP3A4

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13
Q

Since Domperidone is not FDA approved, what needs to happen to use it for gastroparesis?

A

Investigational New Drug form

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14
Q

What is the MOA of Domperidone?

A

D2 receptor antagonist

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15
Q

Why does Domperidone have a decreased risk of EPS?

A

does not cross BBB

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16
Q

What are SEs with Domperidone?

A

severe QTc prolongation

17
Q

What QTc should Domperidone therapy be stopped?

A

> 470msec

18
Q

When is TPN used for short bowel syndrome?

A

3 months- TPN only
3-6 mo- ween off TPN
>6 months TPN few days per week