GI Flashcards
exam 4
what 5 classes of drugs can be used for PUD?
- ABX
- anti-secretory agents
- mucosal protectants / enhance mucosal defenses
- prostaglandin agent
- antacids
what is preferential tx for H. pylori + for how long? + why do we treat it?
3 ABX + PPI or H2 blocker
10-14 days (longer abx tx than usual)
to cure symptoms of PUD
what is a barrier to treatment for H. pylori? (patient-specific)
adherence b/c of SE, cost + large # of pills
how often are H2 blockers given?
BID
MOA of H2 blockers
block H2 (histamine parietal cells in stomach) to suppress acid secretion
what are the 2 prototypes for H2 blockers?
famotidine + cimetidine
SE of cimetidine (3)
- androgen blockage –> gynecomastia, dec. libido + impotence
- CNS effects (elderly)
- PNA
all H2 blockers have this SE related to respiratory system…….. why?
PNA - b/c decreasing acid in stomach leads to bacterial growth + if aspirated can cause bacterial PNA
H2 blockers + antacids…. what do we do?
separate admin by 1 hour
what are the 2 types of drugs that fall into anti-secretory agents?
- H2 blockers
2. PPIs
what is the prototype for PPIs?
omeprazole
what drug class is most effective at acid suppression? + why?
PPIs
(omeprazole)
b/c it works the life of the enzyme (90% reduction in acid)
what drug class is used for stress ulcer prophylaxis?
PPIs
omeprazole
SE of PPIs (2; one is broad) - short term
- HA
2. GI: N/V/D
long term PPI use can lead to….. (7)
- OP + fractures (decreased calcium absorption)
- C. diff (decreased acid in gut)
- PNA (decreased acid in gut –> aspirate)
- acid rebound
- kidney issues
- liver issues
- B12 + Mag deficiencies
….lots. not sure how in depth she will get, but if we think of the MOA and doing this long term, i think we can figure it out.
what’s a strategy to prevent acid rebound with long term PPI use ?
wean off PPIs + use H2 blockers
how can we recognize PPIs by their name?
“_____prazole”
what PPI do we often see in acute care b/c of it’s IV formulation?
pantoprazole (Protonix)
what is the prototype for mucosal protectants?
sucralfate
MOA of sucralfate
creates a protective coating on gastric surfaces to protect ulcer from acid + pepsin
SE of sucralfate
constipation
administration for sucralfate (re: meals, other meds + time of day)
- 1 hour BEFORE meals
- 2 hours separated from other meds (b/c coating interferes with absorption
- at bedtime
how should sucralfate be given/taken if there are:
- esophageal ulcerations:
- gastric ulcerations:
esophageal: put in H2O + create slurry and take by mouth to coat upper GI tract
gastric: swallow pill whole is OK
what is prototype for prostaglandin agent for PUD?
misoPROSTol (Cytotec)
what is misoprostol?
synthetic prostaglandin
misoPROSTol = PROSTaglandin
what drug is used for gastric ulcers caused by NSAIDs?
misoprostol
what is interaction between misoprostol + pregnancy?
CATEGORY X!!!!
prostaglandins cause contractions of the uterus / cervical ripeninggggg
SE of misoprostol (4)
- spotting
- dysmenorrhea
- abd pain
- diarrhea
what are antacids?
what conditions are they used for?
alkaline agents –> neutralize stomach acid
used for: PUD + GERD
what should you know about antacids and other drugs? (interactions)
separate 1 hour from other drugs
many drugs require an acidic stomach environment to be absorbed + this interferes
re: antacids, aluminum compounds often cause what ?
constipation
re: antacids, magnesium compounds often cause what ?
diarrhea
what is DOC for antacids? why?
milk of mag ◡̈
rapid-acting + long lasting ◡̈
re: antacids, magnesium compounds are contraindicated with which patients? why?
renal patients - b/c mag is excreted by the kidneys
re: antacids, sodium compounds are contraindicated with which patients? why?
HF + HTN patients - can cause fluid retention
re: antacids, calcium + sodium compounds share which SE? which drug can be added to decrease this SE?
gas !!
simethicone to reduce gas
what are the 5 types of laxatives we discuss?
- bulk-forming
- surfactant
- stimulant
- osmotic
- miscellaneous
what is the prototype for bulk-forming laxatives?
psyllium (Metamucil)
MOA of psyllium + 5 positive outcomes
pulls H2O into stool
- increases mass
- softens stool
- feels colonic bacteria
- increases peristalsis
- decreases cholesterol
what is risk of psyllium use?
intestinal obstruction
how should psyllium be taken?
with a FULL glass of H2O
onset for psyllium
1-3 days