GI Flashcards
Omeprazole (prilosec)
Prodrug
(PPI) H-ATP inhibitor
3+hrs for effectiveness
NaBicarb
Fast
Na may not be good for heart disease
MgHydroxide
Fast
Mg=Laxative
CaCarbonate
Fast
Cause Metabolic alkalosis
Gassy
Aluminum Hydroxide
Fast
Al=Constipation
Low Phos levels
Metoclopramide (Reglan)
Increases lower esophageal tone
Accelerates clearance
Reverses Opiate constipation
Sucralfate
Requires Low pH for activation
Phenothiazines-(Compazine)
Anti-emetic
Blocks Dopamine chemoreceptor receptor trigger zone
Serotonin- Ondansetron (Zofran)
Anti-emetic
Chemotherapy single dose - H/A & diarrhea
Droperidol (Droleptan)
Dopamine Chemoreceptor trigger zone
Depresses CNS
Depresses CV
Corticosteroids- Dexamethasone (Decadron)
Anti-emetic
Blocks prostaglandins
Increases sugar
Cannabinoids- Dronabinol (Marinol), Nabilone (Cesamet)
Anti-emetic
Dysphoria, Hallucinations, Sedations, Vertigo, Disorientation
Substance P/ Neurokinin 1
Aprepitant (emend)
Anti-emetic
give with steroid
Constipation and fatigue
Diphenoxylate (Lomotil)
Loperamide (Imodium)
Anti-diarrheal
Stop AcH from contraction
Doesn’t cross BBB
Chenodiol, Ursodiol (Actigall, Urso)
Gall stones
Dissolves floating stones (small ones)