GI Flashcards
Probiotics vs Prebiotics
Probiotic contraindications
Immunocompromised
Goals for anti-diarrheal therapy
- Eliminate causes
- Decrease fluid in lumen
- Decrease propulsive contractions
- Increase mixing contractions
Opioids as anti-diarrheals
Examples and Mechanism of Action
Eg. morphine and codeine
MOA: Mu receptor agonist, work by increasing fluid absorption and decreasing fluid secretion, decreasing propulsive contractions and increasing segmental contractions to delay gastric emptying
Loperamide
Mu opioid agonist with low risk for addiction
Less CNS effects, more PNS
Side effect: fatigue, n/v, dizziness, dry mouth, cramping, paralytic ileus, urinary retention, rash
Bismuth Subsalicylate
Mechanism of Action and Side Effects
Stimulates fluid absorption in GI tract, reduces inflammation by inhibiting prostaglandins, binds to toxins, and bactericidal action
Can cause black stool
Toxicity can lead to tinnitus
Pharmalogical constipation options
- Bulk laxatives
- Emollients
- Stimulants
- Saline laxatives
- Hyperosmolar laxatives
- Enemas
Bulk laxative
Examples and Mechanism of Action
Not systemically absorbed, work by pulling fluid into the GI to form a soft, bulky stool
Eg. Psyllium, methycellulose, calcium polycarbophil, bran
*Must take with plenty of water
Emollient examples and mechanisim of action
Docusate sodium (Colace) and Docusate calcium (Surfak)
Not systemically absorped, work by enabling stool to be penetrated by water and become soft
First line for hard/dry stool
Stimulant laxatives
Examples and mechanism of action
Bisacodyl, Senna, Castor oil
Act on GI mucosa to stimulate peristalsis
Not for long term use, can cause dependence
Saline laxatives
Examples and mechanism of action
Magnesium hydroxide, magnesium sulfate, magnesium citrate, sodium phosphate
Work by drawing water into the intestinal lumen
Hyperosmolar laxatives
Examples and mechanism of action
Lactulose, sorbitol, glycerol, polyethylene glycol
Draws water into the intestinal lumen, doesn’t have electrolytes like saline laxatives do.
Enema examples and mechanism of action
Sodium phosphate (Fleet enema), soap suds, tap water, olive oil, saline
Induce bowel evacuation by stimulating distention
*Risk for electrolyte imbalances with all enema types
Pharmalogical Options for GERD/PUD
- Antacids
- H2RB
- PPI
- Probiotics
- Bismuth
- Antimicrobials
- Cytoprotective agents
Antacids Mechanism of Action and Patient Education
Work by neutralizing gastric acid, thereby increases pH of stomach and duodenum.
Take 1 hour after meal, drink full glass of water with tablet