GI Flashcards
1
Q
Name a PPI
A
Omeprazole
2
Q
Name a H2 receptor antagonist
A
Ranitidine
3
Q
What kind of drug is Ramipril
A
ACEI
4
Q
Name a K+ sparing diuretic
A
Spironolactone
5
Q
An anti-thyroid drug
A
Carbimazole - inhibits thyroperoxidase activity
thyroperoxidase oxidises
iodideions toiodineatoms for addition ontotyrosineresidues onthyroglobulinfor the production ofthyroxine(T4) ortriiodothyronine(T3)
6
Q
Which 2 drugs are used to treat addisons disease
A
hormone replacement therapy:
hydrocortisone - replaces cortisol
hydrocortisone - replaces aldosterone