GI Flashcards
Amoxicillin
-Preferred component due to low resistance/toxicity
Clarithromycin
-Increasing resistance
Metronidazole
-alternative for patients allergic to penicllin
Tetracycline
-Used in Bismuth-base quadruple therapy
Bismuth Subsalicylate
-Colloidal therapy where salicylate is absorbed in the stomach and bismuth is secreted in feces
-MOA:
-antibacterial activity of bismuth against H. Pylori and E. coli enterotoxins,
-Forms barrier that protects ulcers from further damage
-anti-secretory and anti-inflammatory salicyclate
Therapy:
-PUD
-Diarrhea: inhibition of intestinal prostaglandin and chloride secretion
-Adverse effects:
-Reyes and salicylism
Magnesium Hydroxide Aluminum hydroxide
- MOA:
- Alkaline compounds that neutralize gastric acid and raise stomach pH, most raise to pH of 5
- Pharm:
- Rapid onset with shot duration of action
- Mg can cause diarrhea due to stimulation of peristaltic activity but Al counteracts this effect
- Ions aren’t well absorbed so don’t cause metabolic alkalosis
- Uses:
- relief of mild symptoms of dyspepsia and GERD
- Can interfere with absorption of other drugs (2hr window)
Cimetidine
MOA: Competitive inhibitor of H2 on basolateral mem of parietal cells –> decreased Gastrin and ACh respons, slower onset than antacids but longer duration (prophylaxis)
USES:
-PUD: Short term promotes healing by decreasing nocturnal acidity
-GERD: Best for nocturnal modest post prandially
-Aspiration Pneumonitis: during anesthesia
Adverse RXN:
-ENDO: blocks androgen receptors –> gynecomastia, impotence, and loss of libido
-CNS: Elderly
-Pneumonia: Incr. bac colonization due to lower pH
Omeprazole (PPI)
- MOA: activated within parietal cells and blocks H/K ATPase, final common pathway for basal and stimulated acid release, effects last until new ATPase are generated
- Pharm: enteric coated, can react with 2C19 (Asians) and dose reduction with hepatic disease
- Uses: PUD and Gerd, Zollinger Ellison, NSAID ulcers in people who continue to use NSAIDS
- ADVERSE: Interactions with, Warfarin, Diazepam, cyclosporine, C. Diff, bone fractures, rebound hyper secretion
Sucralfate
- Sulfated sucrose and AlOH
- MOA: Gel at pH 4 and binds necrotic tissue to form a barrier, take on empty stomach
- USES: Duodenal and stress ulcers, no risk of nosocomial infx
- Adverse: Reduced absorption of other drugs
Misoprostol
- Prostaglandin analog
- MOA: substitutes for PGs when synthesis is inhibited by NSAIDS, reduces acid secretion from parietal cells and promotes bicarb and mucus secretion
- USES: Prevention of gastric ulcers in long term NSAID therapy, NOT PREGNANCY!!!!!!!!!!!
Psyllium
- Bulk forming (group III)
- MOA: Non-digestable agents that swell with H2O increases volume of stool and stim. peristalsis
- Uses: Temp treatment of mild constipation
- Must BE ADMINISTERED WITH A FULL GLASS OF H2O
Docusate Sodium
- Surfactant (Group III)
- MOA: Lowers surface tension allows penetration of H2O
- Uses: Mild Constipation, take with full glass of H2O
Bisacodyl
-Stimulant (group II)
-MOA: Stimulate (via irratation) GI motility and increase H2O and electrolytes within the lumen. (ORAL or ANAL)
-USES: Opioid induced constipation and constipation from slow intestinal transit
ADVERSE: Proctitis with long term use
Magnesium Hydroxide
-Osmotic laxative (Group I)
-MOA: Poorly absorbed salts or sugars which draw H2O in to the stool
USES:
-High Dose: Colonoscopy
-Low Dose: Mild to moderate constipation
-Purging to remove dead parasites
-Adverse RXN: Dehydration and electrolyte imbalance also Mg absorbtion may cause problems with people who have renal impairment
Lactulose
-Prevent hepatic encephalopathy by turning NH3 –> NH4 and trapping it in the stool
Loperamide and Diphenoxylate
-MOA: Agonists for myenteric opiate receptors that reduces secretory activity (delta) and GI motility (Mu)
-PK:
-Loperamide: Poor BBB penetration no abuse
-Diphenoxylate: High oral doses can produce morphine like responses (atropine)
Adverse Effects: Constipation with prolonged use, methylnaltrexone used to treat opiate induced constipation