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GI Drug Facts Flashcards

1
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Clinical term for heartburn

A

gastroesophageal reflux disease

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2
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What helps the tablet pass through the stomach?

A

Enteric-coating

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3
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What is acid-labile?

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compound that is destroyed by acid

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4
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dosage form of Prilosec (Rx)

A

delayed-release capsule

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5
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dosage form of omeprazole (Rx)

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delayed-release capsule

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6
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dosage form of Prilosec (OTC)

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delayed-release tablet

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7
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dosage form of omeprazole (OTC)

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delayed-release tablet

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8
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Strengths Prilosec (Rx)

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10mg,20mg,40mg

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9
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Strengths of omeprazole (Rx)

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10mg, 20mg, 40mg

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10
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Indications for PPI’s

A

GERD
erosive esophagitis
gastric ulcers
Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome

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11
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What is Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome?

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A hypersecretory condition where too much gastric acid is produced

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12
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Dosing interval for PPI’s

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Take 1 daily, 30 minutes prior to breakfast. Do not take with food-decreases absorption

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13
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Strength of Prilosec (OTC)

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20mg

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14
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Strength of omeprazole (OTC)

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20mg

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15
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Is Prilosec enteric-coated?

A

yes

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16
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What is contained in Zegerid?

A

NaHCO3 and omeprazole

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17
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Is Zegerid enteric-coated?

A

No

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18
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Strength of Zegerid-OTC

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20mg ompeprazole

1100mg NaHCO3

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19
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Strength of Zegerid (Rx)

A

40mg omeprazole

1100mg NaHCO3

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20
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What does the NaHCO3 do?

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neutralizes the gastric acid, providing instant heartburn relief and protecting teh omeprazole of acid degradation

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21
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Strength of Zegerid powder for oral suspension (Rx)

A

20mg omeprazole
1680mg NaHCO3

40mg omeprazole
1680mg NaHCO3

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22
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What is the mixture of esomeprazole?

A

S isomer of omeprazole

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23
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Composition of Nexium

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gel capsule containing enteric coated granules

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24
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Dosing interval for Nexium

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1 daily

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25
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Dosing interval for esomeprazole

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1 daily

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26
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Strength of Prevacid 24 HR

A

15mg

OTC

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27
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Strength of Prevacid (Rx)

A

30mg

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28
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Strength of Prevacid SoluTab

A

15mg

30mg

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29
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Generic for PPI associated with SoluTab

A

lansoprazole

30
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Trade name for PPI associated with SoluTab

31
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Dosing interval for Prevacid

32
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Dosing interval for lansoprazole

33
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Mixture in Dexilant

A

R isomer of lansoprazole (Prevacid)

34
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Dosage form of Dexilant

A

delayed-release capsule

35
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How does dexlansoprazole work?

A

Dual delayed- release formulation
Some is released for immediate relief
Rest is released 4 hours later
Primarily used for nighttime heartburn(GERD)

36
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What PPI would be used for nighttime GERD?

A

Dexilant (dexlansoprazole)

37
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Dosage form of Protonix

A

delayed-release tablet

38
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Dosage form of AcipHex

A

delayed-release tablet

39
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Dosage form of pantoprazole

A

delayed-release tablet

40
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Dosage form of rabeprazole

A

delayed-release tablet

41
Q

Indications for sulfasalazine

A

ulcerative colitis

rheumatoid arthritis

42
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Indications for Azulfidine

A

ulcerative colitis

rheumatoid arthritis

43
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Dosage forms of sulfasalazine

A

Tablet - Azulfidine

delayed-release tablet - Azulfidine EnTab

44
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Dosage interval for Azulfidine

A

Three times daily - take with food

45
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Dosing interval for Azulfidine EnTab

A

Three times daily

46
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What is mesalamine?

A

Active component of sulfasalazine (Azulfidine)

47
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Indications for mesalamine

A

ulcerative colitis

48
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Dosage form of Asacol

A

400mg delayed-release tablet

49
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Dosage form for Asacol HD

A

800mg delayed-release tablet

50
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Dosage form of Lialda

A

1.2g delayed-release tablet

51
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Dosing interval for Asacol

A

Three times daily

52
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Dosing interval for Asacol HD

A

Three times daily

53
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Dosing interval for Lialda

54
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Dosage form of Pentasa

A

250mg or 500mg controlled-release capsule

55
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Dosing interval for Pentasa

A

4 times daily

56
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Dosage form of Apriso

A

0.375g delayed-release/extended-release capsule

57
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Dosing interval for Apriso

58
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Dosage form of Canasa

A

1g rectal suppository

59
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Dosing interval for Canasa

A

1 daily-Use at bedtime-retain for 1 to 3 hours

60
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Dosage form of Rowasa

A

4g/60ml rectal suspension for enema

61
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Dosing interval for Rowasa

A

1 daily-use at bedtime-retain it for 8 hours(overnight)

62
Q

What is the prokinetic aspect of metaclopramide?

A

It increases the upper GI tract motility, causing a reduction in heartburn

63
Q

What is a special warning associated with sulfasalazine and mesoalamine?

A

These drugs are contraindicated for pt’s allergic to aspiriin

64
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what two therapeutic categories are associated with metoclopramide?

A

Prokintec/Antiemetic

65
Q

BBW for metoclopramide

A

Chronic use may cause tardive dyskinesia

66
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What is tardive dyskinesia?

A

Involuntary, repetitive movements

67
Q

Indications for metoclopramide

A

GERD

nausea/vomiting associated with chemotherapy

68
Q

What is the CTZ?

A

Chemoreceptor Trigger Zone - Nausea center in the brain

69
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WHat is the Antiemetic aspect associated with metoclopramide?

A

blocks seretonin receptors in the CTZ in teh brain, reducing nausea and vomting.

70
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Dosing interval for metoclopramide(Prokinetic)

A

4 times daily

71
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Dosing interval for metoclopramide(Antiemetic)

A

Take 30 min. before chemotherapy, then every 2 to 3 hours after therapy as needed

72
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Dosage forms of metoclopramide

A 
tablet (5mg, 10mg)
oral solution (5mg/5ml)

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