GERD & PUD Flashcards
What xterizes GERD?
Lower esophageal sphincter (LES) pressure or muscle tone is reduced (or transiently relaxes)
And allows the BACKFLOW of the stomach contents
What’s GERD?
GERD is a condition in which the stomach contents leak backwards into the esophagus
List typical sx of GERD?
Heartburn
Hypersalivation
Regurgitation
Acid taste in mouth
List alarm conditions in which patients require further testing
Chest pain, dysphagia
What’s the reason behind the recent caution to chronic acid suppression from H2RAs and PPIs?
Concern about
Risk of GI infections (most commonly caused by C.difficile)
And
Increased risk of nosocomial pneumonia in hospitalized pts
What other factors result in caution to chronic use of PPIs?
Increased risk of osteoporosis and fractures with long-term use
While there’s a caution with the use of H2RAs in the elderly per Beers Criteria, which one of them is an absolute C/I in the elderly?
Cimetidine (due to drug-drug int, ADRs)
What should pts be aware of, especially the elderly, if H2RAs are overdosed?
Risk of worsening:
Dementia
Delirium/confusion
T/F? H2RAs are NOT dosed adjusted for renal impairment?
False!
They are dose adjusted in renal impairment
List recommended non-pharmacologic (lifestyle) tx
Avoid foods that may reduce LES pressure e.g. Spicy foods, nicotine, caffeine, alcohol, fatty foods, citrus, chocolate
Smaller portions and eat mor frequently
Weight loss - best evidence in improvement
Don’t eat b4 sleeping (last meal should be 2-3 hrs b4 bedtime)
Elevate head of bed 6-8” (with wedges, NOT pillows)
Avoid tight-fitting clothing
List agents used in GERD pharmacologic therapy
Antacid
Histamine (H2) Receptor Antagonists (H2RAs)
Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)
Cytoprotective agents
MOA of antacids?
Work by neutralizing gastric acid (producing salt and water), thus increasing gastric PH.
They provide relief within mins as antacids don’t req systemic absorption
List drugs under antacids
Calcium (Tums)
Magnesium (Phillips Milk of Magnesia (MOM))
Mg + (Al or Ca) (Maalox, Mylanta)
Mag-Al-Simethicone (anti-gas) (Maalox, Max, Mylanta Max Strength)
Brand name of Calcium (antacid)?
Tums
Brand name of Magnesium (antacid)?
Phillips Milk of Magnesia (MOM)
Brand name of Magnesium + Aluminum/Calcium (antacid)?
Maalox
Mylanta
Brand name of Mg-Al-Simethicone (antacid)?
Maalox Max
Mylanta Max Strength
What’s the drug of choice during pregnancy?
Antacids
Reduced absorption due to chelation is seen in antacid +?
Quinolones and Tetracyclines (Doxycycline and Minocyclines are of less clinical concerns)
How do u separate antacids from antibiotics and Itraconazole, Ketoconazole and iron
Use antacids 2hrs B4
And
4-8 hrs after
What antibiotics are of less concern wrt to chelation of antacids?
Doxycycline and Minocycline
Antacids have a quick onset and quick offset? T/F?
True
They usually only last about 1-2 hrs
If a pt has kidney dx, which antacid can they use?
Tums (calcium) only
Avoid Mg and Al
If a pt using tums experiences constipation, what’s most likely the active ingredient in it?
Al
T4 d/c Al pdts
If a pt using tums experiences loose stools, what’s most likely the active ingredient in it?
Mg-containing pdts
Use Tums - contains Ca only
MOA of Histamine H2 Receptor Antagonists (H2RAs)?
H2RAs reversible inhibits the H2 receptors in the gastric parietal cells, thus reducing gastric acid secretion
List H2RAs agents
Famotidine (Pepcid AC; AC Max strength)
Ranitidine (Zantac)
Pepcid Complete (Ca Carbonate, Magnesium hydroxide, famotidine)
Nizatidine (Axid)
Cimetidine (Tagamet; HB 200)
How are ALL H2RAs agents dosed?
Mild heartburn - PRN
Documented GERD - Twice daily for up to 12 weeks
What’s the brand name of famotidine? (H2RAs)
Pepcid AC; AC Max Strength
What’s the brand name of calcium carbonate, magnesium hydroxide, famotidine? (H2RAs)
Pepcid Complete
What’s the brand name of Ranitidine? (H2RAs)
Zantac
What’s the dosing and brand name of Famotidine OTC? (H2RAs)
Pepcid AC 10, 20mg - Max Strength
What’s the dosing and brand name of Famotidine Rx? (H2RAs)
Famotidine Rx
20, 40mg
What’s the dosing of Ranitidine OTC? (H2RAs)
75, 150mg
What’s the dosing of Ranitidine Rx? (H2RAs)
300mg
Warning associated with H2RAs use?
Risk of worsening dementia and confusion
Which H2RAs agent is to be avoided completely in elderly?
Cimetidine
Due to drug interactions and ADRs (CNS effects, gynecomastia, impotence)
SEs from H2RAs use?
Risk of GI infections
Risk of pneumonia in hospitalized pts
H2RAs and renal impairment?
H2RAs must be dose-adjusted in renal impairment (50% of dose)
What can reduce absorption of H2RAs?
Itraconazole
Ketoconazole
Calcium carbonate
Iron
Is cimetidine a CYP 3A4 substrate, inducer, inhibitor?
CYP 3A4 inhibitor
MOA of Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)?
Irreversibly binds to gastric H+/K+ adenosine Triphosphate (ATPase) pump in parietal cells