GI Drugs Flashcards

1
Q

What are the locally active emtics?

A

3% Hydrogen Peroxide

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2
Q

What drug group is Maropitant citrate in?

A

Antiemetic

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3
Q

What is the trade name for Maropitant citrate?

A

Cerenia

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4
Q

What drugs are H2 receptor antagonists/blockers?

A

cimetidine, ranitidine, famotidine

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5
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What drugs are laxatives?

A

lactulose, magnesium hydroxide, psyllium, metamucil, bran, vetasyl fiber tablets, mineral oil, petrolatum, Docusate sodium

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6
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What drug group is Metoclopramide in?

A

Dopaminergic Antagonists

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7
Q

What drug group is Cisapride in?

A

Serotonergic Drugs

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8
Q

What drug group are Fortiflora and Proviable in?

A

Probiotics

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9
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What drugs are Gastromucosal protectants?

A

Sucralfate

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10
Q

What drug is an antibiotic for the GI tract?

A

Metronidazole

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11
Q

What drug is a common appetite stimulant?

A

Mirtazapine, Cyproheptadine

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12
Q

What drugs are used to treat exocrine pancreatic insufficiency?

A

Pancrelipase - Pancreazymes

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13
Q

Metoclopramide is contraindicated with what condition?

A

GI obstruction

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14
Q

Emetics should be given within how many hours of toxin ingestion?

A

within 2-4 hours

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15
Q

What is the emetic of choice in dogs?

A

Apomorphine

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16
Q

What is the emetic of choice in cats?

A

Xylazine

17
Q

What drug commonly causes burning at the site of injection?

A

Maropitant citrate

18
Q

What drugs binds with phosphorus and can be used in kidney failure treatment?

A

Antacids

19
Q

What drug is used to treat gastric ulcers secondary to NSAID use?

A

Misoprostol

20
Q

How does hydrogen peroxide work to induce vomiting?

A

directly irritates pharynx and stomach to induce vomiting

21
Q

Which drugs adsorb toxin are given after toxin ingestion?

A

bismuth subsalicylate, kaolin/Pectin, activated charcoal

22
Q

What are Meclizine and Dimenhydrinate effective for?

A

motion sickness

23
Q

What are some bulk producing laxatives?

A

Metamucil, Bran, Vetasyl fiber tablets

24
Q

What effect does Diazepam have on the GI tract if given IV to cats?

A

appetite stimulant

25
Q

Antifoaming agents like Therabloat are used in the treatment of ____________.

A

frothy bloats in ruminants