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
What is the emetic of choice in cats?
Xylazine
What drug commonly causes burning at the site of injection?
Maropitant citrate
What drugs binds with phosphorus and can be used in kidney failure treatment?
Antacids
What drug is used to treat gastric ulcers secondary to NSAID use?
Misoprostol
How does hydrogen peroxide work to induce vomiting?
directly irritates pharynx and stomach to induce vomiting
Which drugs adsorb toxin are given after toxin ingestion?
bismuth subsalicylate, kaolin/Pectin, activated charcoal
What are Meclizine and Dimenhydrinate effective for?
motion sickness
What are some bulk producing laxatives?
Metamucil, Bran, Vetasyl fiber tablets
What effect does Diazepam have on the GI tract if given IV to cats?
appetite stimulant
Antifoaming agents like Therabloat are used in the treatment of ____________.
frothy bloats in ruminants
