GERD And Lower GI Flashcards
Gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) mechanism
- transient lower esophageal relaxation
- sphincter at the base of the esophagus relaxes
- this allows acid to reflux back up into the esophagus
D2 antagonist
Metoclopramide
Domperidone
Metoclopromide mechanism
Effects on the upper GIT:
- increase lower esophageal sphincter tone
- increases contractions, gastric emptying (moves food out of the stomach faster)
- inhibits chemoreceptor trigger zone (anti-nauseant)
Metoclopromide side effects
- Pseudoparkinsonism
- Hyperprolactinemia
Domperidone mechanisms and AE’s
- Same effects as Metoclopromide
- Works outside the CNS, therefore no movement disorders
- Hyperprolactinemia
Motilin agonist
Erythromycin
Erythromycin mechanism
- stimulates peristalsis by stimulating the motilin receptor
- can therefore use this side effect as a beneficial effect to increase GI motility
Serotonin agonist
Prucalopride
Prucalopride mechanism
Stimulates peristalsis via 5HT-4
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Prucalopride side effects
Nausea
Diarrhea
Abdominal Cramps
Disorders of the lower GI tract (4)
Diarrhea
Constipation
Inflammation
Irritation
Treating Diarrhea
Opioid agonists
Act on mu receptors, decrease peristalsis
- Loperamide
Why does loperamide have minimal CNS Mu effects?
Loperamide has limited ability to cross the blood brain barrier
Loperamide side effects
Constipation High (toxic) doses: Arrhythmia
Laxatives categories (6)
Bulk Osmotic Stimulant Softeners Opioid antagonists Other