GI Flashcards

1
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H2 blocker MOA?

A

reversible histamine H2 receptor blocker on parietal cell –> decreased H+ secretion via H/K ATPase

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cimetidine toxicity?

A

potent CYP450 inhibitor
antiandrogenic - increased prolactin, gynecomastia, impotence
crosses BBB (confusion, dizziness, HA) and placenta
decreases renal excretion of Cr

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ranitidine toxicity?

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decreases renal excretion of Cr

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PPI toxicity?

A

increased C diff risk
PNA
long term –> decreased Mg

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bismuth, sucralfate MOA?

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bind to ulcer base –> physical protection and allows HCO3 secretion

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misoprotol MOA?

A

PGE1 analog
increases production and secretion of gastric mucous barrier
decreases acid production

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misoprostol toxicity?

A

diarrhea

abortifacient

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octreotide toxicity?

A

nausea
cramps
steatorrhea

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antacid toxicity?

A

absorption, bioavailability, urinary excretion of drugs can be affected
can delay gastric emptying
can cause hypokalemia

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aluminum hydroxide toxicity?

A
constipation
hypophosphatemia
prox mm weakness
osteodystrophy
sz
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calcium carbonate toxicity?

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hypercalcemia
rebound acid increase

** can chelate and decrease effectiveness of other drugs - tetracycline

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magnesium ydroxide toxicity?

A

diarrhea
hyporeflexia
hypotension
cardiac arrest

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13
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MOA for lactulose in hepatic encephalopathy?

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gut flora degrade into lactate and acetate –> promote excretion of nitrogen as NH4

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sulfasalazine MOA?

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combo of sulfapyridine (antibacterial) and 5ASA

activated by colonic bacteria

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sulfasalazine toxicity?

A

malaise
nausea
sulfa toxicity
reversible oligospermia

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16
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ondansetron MOA?

A

5HT3 antagonist
decreases vagal stim
central-acting antiemetic

17
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ondansetron toxicity?

A

HA
constipation
QT prolongation

18
Q

metoclopramide MOA?

A

D2 receptor antagonist
increases resting tone, contractility, LES tone, motility

** no influence on colonic transport time

19
Q

metoclopramide toxicity?

A

increased parkinsonism, tardive dyskinesia
restlessness, drowsiness, fatigue, depression, diarrhea

    • interaction with dig and diabetic agents
    • contraindicated in SBO or PD (bc of D1 blockade)
20
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orlistat?

A

inhibits gastric and pancreatic lipase –> decreased breakdown/absorp of dietary fats
–> weight loss
SEs: steatorrhea, decreased absorption of vit ADEK