GI Drugs 1 Flashcards
Mainstay Treatment for Acid Peptic Disorder
Antacids
Principal Mechanisms of Action of Antacids
Reduction of intragastric acidity
Mode of transmission of Antacids
After Meal Per Orem
NaHCO3(Baking Soda) Prototype Drug
Alka Seltzer
Contraindication/ Use with Caution of Baking Soda
Px with Renal Insufficiency
NaHCO3 Dose is High
Exacerbate Fluid Retention in patients with Hypertension, Heart failure, & Renal Insufficiency is due to
NaCl ABSORPTION from intake of Baking Soda (NaHCO3)
Mechanism of Action of Baking Soda
React RAPIDLY with HCL to form CO2 and NaCL
Adverse Effect of NaHCO3
Belching and Gastric Distention due to CO2 accumulation
Metabolic Alkalosis due to unreacted Alkaline
Ca Carbonate (TUMS) Mechanisms of Action
Reacts SLOWLY with HCL to form CO2 and CaCl2
Adverse Effect of Ca Carbonate
Excessive Belching and Metabolic Alkalosis
In patients with Osteoporosis and osteomalacia, what drug you will use?
Ca Carbonate
Contraindication/ Use with caution of Ca Carbonate (TUMS)
Hypercalcemia, Renal Insufficiency, Metabolic Alkalosis, Milk Alkaline Syndrome
In patients with Milk Alkaline Syndrome, what will you advice?
Do not drink too much milk
Prototype Drug of Magnesium Hydroxide/ Aluminum Hydroxide/ Magnesium + Aluminum Hydroxide
Maalox and Mylanta
MOA of Magnesium Hydroxide/ Aluminum Hydroxide/ Magnesium + Aluminum Hydroxide
Reacts SLOWLY with HCL to form MgCl2/AlCl3 and H20
Advantage of drug Mylanta and Maalox from other antacids?
Does NOT produce gas (CO2) = No BELCHING
Adverse Effect of MgCL2 (magnesium chloride)
Osmotic Diarrhea
Adverse Effect of AlCl3 (aluminum chloride)
Constipation
Contraindication/ use with caution of using Maalox & Mylanta
Px with Renal Insufficiency - will cause accumulation of ALUMINUM due to taking this drug for a long period
MINIMUM usage of Maalox or Mylanta
4 weeks
MAXIMUM usage of Maalox or Mylanta
6 weeks
H2 Receptor Antagonists Prototype Drug
Cimetidine
H2 Receptor Antagonists that undergo EXTENSIVE first pass effect
Cimetidine, Ranitidine, Famotidine
Bioavailability of H2 Receptor Antagonists
50%
What circumstance does Dose Reduction Required when taking H2 Receptor Antagonists
Px with Moderate to Severe Renal Insufficiency