GI Flashcards
Omeprazole: Action
PPI
Inhibit H/K ATPase in parietal cells to decrease acid secretion
Omeprazole: Indications (4)
Peptic ulcers
Dyspepsia
GORD
H pylori
Omeprazole: Side Effects (2)
Headache
Hypomagnesaemia
Omeprazole: Interaction
Lowers effect of clopidogrel
Ranitidine: Action
H2 antagonist
Inhibits histamine at H2 receptor to decrease acid secretion
Ranitidine: Indications (3)
Gastric/duodenal ulcers
GORD
Dyspepsia
Loperamide: Action
Anti motility.
u opioid receptor agonist => increase time in bowel and increase water reabsorption
Loperamide: Contraindications (2)
UC
Antibiotic-associated colitis
Loperamide: Side Effects (2)
Flatulence
Abdo pain
Senna: Action
Stimulant laxative
Act on intestinal mucous/nerve plexus => alter ion and water secretion and stimulate peristalsis
Senna: Contraindication
Obstruction
Senna: Side Effect
Hypokalaemia
Mesalazine: Action
Aminosalicylate
Alter cytokine release
Mesalazine: Indications (3)
Colitis
Crohn’s
IBS
Mesalazine: Side Effects (5)
Pancreatitis Hepatitis Lung disorders Blood disorders Peripheral neuropathy