GI Drugs Flashcards
What are the locally active emtics?
3% Hydrogen Peroxide
What drug group is Maropitant citrate in?
Antiemetic
What is the trade name for Maropitant citrate?
Cerenia
What drugs are H2 receptor antagonists/blockers?
cimetidine, ranitidine, famotidine
What drugs are laxatives?
lactulose, magnesium hydroxide, psyllium, metamucil, bran, vetasyl fiber tablets, mineral oil, petrolatum, Docusate sodium
What drug group is Metoclopramide in?
Dopaminergic Antagonists
What drug group is Cisapride in?
Serotonergic Drugs
What drug group are Fortiflora and Proviable in?
Probiotics
What drugs are Gastromucosal protectants?
Sucralfate
What drug is an antibiotic for the GI tract?
Metronidazole
What drug is a common appetite stimulant?
Mirtazapine, Cyproheptadine
What drugs are used to treat exocrine pancreatic insufficiency?
Pancrelipase - Pancreazymes
Metoclopramide is contraindicated with what condition?
GI obstruction
Emetics should be given within how many hours of toxin ingestion?
within 2-4 hours
What is the emetic of choice in dogs?
Apomorphine