GERD Study Guide Flashcards
The three classes of drugs most often used for the management of GERD include?
Anatacids
Histamine Receptors subtype (Antihistamine and H2 Receptor Antagonist)
Proton Pump Inhibitors
What are the non pharmacological Management of GERD?
Quit smoking and alcohol intake
Loose weight if obese or overweight
Avoid large meals
Avoid certain foods that may trigger GERD symptoms
- caffeine, coffee, chocolate, spicy foods, highly acidic food, high fat foods
Avoid tight clothing
Avoid lying down for two hours after eating
Avoid a recumbent position
Raise the head of the bed (wedges or blocks)
According to research studies what pharmacological group has superior effects for heartburn, healing the esophagus, and NERD pt heartburn relief?
Proton Pump Inhibitor
A ____ week course of PPI is recommended for symptom relief and healing for erosive esophagitis
8
Describe the step down approach
PPI started as initial therapy
Then swap to a H2 Receptor Antagonist or PPI dose lowered based on symptom relief
PPI therapy should be initiated at what frequency? And given at what time?
Once daily dosing
Given before the first meal of the day
Less effective when taken at bedtime
List the three types of antacids?
Sodium bicarbonate
Aluminum and Magnesium Salts
Calcium Carbonate
What is the mechanism of action of antacids?
React rapidly with hydrochloride acid in the acid environment of the stomach to neutralize stomach acid
What is the formed by the reaction between the antacid and hydrochloride acid?
Water and insoluble salts
What is also formed beside water and insoluble salt, when calcium carbonate and hydrochloric acid?
Carbon Dioxide gas is also formed
What is the side effect from the carbon dioxide produced by the calcium carbon and hydrochloric acid?
Belching and flatulence
What is the onset of action of antacids?
Minutes
What is the duration of action of antacids?
1 to 2 hours
Describe the history fo ranitidine?
The FDA requested manufacturers in April of 2020 to withdraw all prescription and OTC formulations of ranitidine from the market immediately
Due to the presence of a contaminant known as MBDA, which is a probable human carcinogen
The FDA determine that the impurity increases over time, especially when stored at temperatures above room temperature.
Zantac is now back on the market, should you let your family take it?
Yes, it has a new formulation that contains the active ingredient famotidine instead of ranitidine
How many histamine receptors are there in the body?
4
H1 Receptor Antagonist are known as?
Antihistamines
Give 3 examples of antihistamines
Benadryl
Claritin
Allegra
What is the mechanism of action of H2 receptor Antagonist?
Competitive inhibitor with histamine for H2 receptor sites
Blocking histamine from H2 receptors causes what effect?
Diminishes the promotion of acid secretion
H2 receptor antagonist perform ______________ binding.
Selective
The onset of action for H2 receptor antagonist is?
30 to 60 minutes
What is the duration of action of H2 receptor antagonist?
6 to 10 hours
What is the major side effect of H2 receptor antagonist?
Gynecomastia
Gyneomastia occurs in H2 receptor antagonist why?
Directly blocking the androgen receptor activation and by affecting estradiol metabolism
The side effect with famotidine is?
Headaches
The side effects with cimetidine are?
Dizziness
Rashes
Headaches
Gynecomastia