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Proton pump inhibitors
H2-receptor blockers
Sucralfate
Antacids

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Drugs used in acid-peptic diseases

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Drugs used in acid-peptic diseases

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Proton pump inhibitors
H2-receptor blockers
Sucralfate
Antacids

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Proton pump inhibitors

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Omeprazole
Lansoprazol
Etc

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Omeprazole

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Proton pump inhibitor

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Lansoprazol

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Proton pump inhibitor

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Proton pump inhibitors

Mechanism of action

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Irreversible blockade of H+/K+ATPase pump in active parietal cells of stomach

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Irreversible blockade of H+/K+ATPase pump in active parietal cells of stomach

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Proton pump inhibitors

Mechanism of action

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Proton pump inhibitors

Effects

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Long-lasting reduction of stimulating and nocturnal acid secretion

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Long-lasting reduction of stimulating and nocturnal acid secretion

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Proton pump inhibitors

Effects

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Proton pump inhibitors

Clinical applications

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Peptic ulcer
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Erosive gastritis

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Peptic ulcer
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Erosive gastritis

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Proton pump inhibitors

Clinical applications

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Proton pump inhibitors

Toxicities

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Reduction of stomach acid may reduce absorbtion of some drugs and increase that of others

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Reduction of stomach acid may reduce absorbtion of some drugs and increase that of others

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Proton pump inhibitors

Toxicities

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H2-receptors blockers

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Cimetidine

Etc

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H2-receptors blockers

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Cimetidine

Etc

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H2-receptors blockers

Effects

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Effective reduction of nocturnal acid but less effective against stimulated secretion, very safe.

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Effective reduction of nocturnal acid but less effective against stimulated secretion, very safe.

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H2-receptors blockers

Effects

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Sucralfate

Effects

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Polymerizes at site of tissue damage (ulcer bed) and protectsagainst further damage; very insoluble with no systemic effects; must be given 4 times daily

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Polymerizes at site of tissue damage (ulcer bed) and protectsagainst further damage; very insoluble with no systemic effects; must be given 4 times daily

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Sucralfate

Effects

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Antacids

Effects

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Popular OTC medication for symtomatic relief of heartburn; not as usful as PPI and H2 blockers in peptic diseases

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Popular OTC medication for symtomatic relief of heartburn; not as usful as PPI and H2 blockers in peptic diseases

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Antacids

Effects

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Drugs stimulating motility

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Metoclopramid
Domperidone
Cholibomimetics: Neostigmine
Macrolides: Eryhromycin

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Metoclopramid
Domperidone
Cholibomimetics: Neostigmine
Macrolides: Eryhromycin

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Drugs stimulating motility

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Drugs stimulating motility
Metoclopramid
Domperidone

Mechanism of action

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D2-receptor blocker

Removes inhibition of acetylcholine neurons in enteric nervous system

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D2-receptor blocker

Removes inhibition of acetylcholine neurons in enteric nervous system

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Drugs stimulating motility
Metoclopramid
Domperidone

Mechanism of action

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Drugs stimulating motility
Metoclopramid
Domperidone

Effects

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Increases gastric emptying and intestinal mobility

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Drugs stimulating motility
Metoclopramid
Domperidone

Effects

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Increases gastric emptying and intestinal mobility

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Drugs stimulating motility
Metoclopramid
Domperidone

Clinical applications

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Gastric paresis (e.g, in diabetic)
Antiemetic
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Gastric paresis (e.g, in diabetic)
Antiemetic
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Drugs stimulating motility
Metoclopramid
Domperidone

Clinical applications

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Drugs stimulating motility
Metoclopramid
Domperidone

Toxicities

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Parkinsonian symtoms due to block of central nervous system (CNS) D2 receptors

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Parkinsonian symtoms due to block of central nervous system (CNS) D2 receptors

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Drugs stimulating motility
Metoclopramid
Domperidone

Toxicities

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Laxatives

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Magnesium hydroxide, other nonabsorbable salts
Bulk-forming laxatives
Stimulants laxatives
Stool surfactans
Chlorid channal activator
Opioid receptor antagonists
5-HT4 agonists
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Magnesium hydroxide, other nonabsorbable salts
Bulk-forming laxatives
Stimulants laxatives
Stool surfactans
Chlorid channal activator
Opioid receptor antagonists
5-HT4 agonists
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Laxatives

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Magnesium hydroxide, other nonabsorbable salts and sugars

Mechanism of action

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Osmotic agents increase water content of stool

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Osmotic agents increase water content of stool

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Magnesium hydroxide, other nonabsorbable salts and sugars

Mechanism of action

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Magnesium hydroxide, other nonabsorbable salts and sugars

Effects

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Usally cause evacuation within 4-6 h, sooner in large doses

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Usally cause evacuation within 4-6 h, sooner in large doses

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Magnesium hydroxide, other nonabsorbable salts and sugars

Effects

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Magnesium hydroxide, other nonabsorbable salts and sugars

Clinical applications

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Simple constipation
Bowel prep for endoscopy
(especially PGE solutions)

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Simple constipation
Bowel prep for endoscopy
(especially PGE solutions)

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Magnesium hydroxide, other nonabsorbable salts and sugars

Clinical applications

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Magnesium hydroxide, other nonabsorbable salts and sugars

Toxicities

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Magnesium may be absorbed and cause toxicity in renal imparment

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Magnesium may be absorbed and cause toxicity in renal imparment

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Magnesium hydroxide, other nonabsorbable salts and sugars

Toxicities

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Bulk-forming laxatives

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Methylcellulose
Psyllium
Etc
( increase volume of colon, stimulat evacuation)

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Methylcellulose
Psyllium
Etc
( increase volume of colon, stimulat evacuation)

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Bulk-forming laxatives

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Stimulants (laxatives)

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Senna
Cascara
(Stimulate activity; may cause cramping)

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Senna
Cascara
(Stimulate activity; may cause cramping)

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Stimulants (laxatives)

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Stool surfactants

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Docusate
Mineral oil
(Lubricate stool, ease passage)

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Docusate
Mineral oil
(Lubricate stool, ease passage)

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Stool surfactants

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Chloride channal activators (laxatives)

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Lubiprostone
Prostanoic acid derivate

(Stimulates chloride secration into intestine, increasing fluid content)

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Lubiprostone
Prostanoic acid derivate

(Stimulates chloride secration into intestine, increasing fluid content)

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Chloride channal activators (laxatives)

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Opioid receptor antagonists (laxatives)

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Alvimopan
Methylnaltrexone

(Blocks intestinal U-opioid receptors but do not enter CNS, so analgesia is maintained)

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Alvimopan
Methylnaltrexone

(Blocks intestinal U-opioid receptors but do not enter CNS, so analgesia is maintained)

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Opioid receptor antagonists (laxatives)

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5-HT4 agonists (laxatives)

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Tegaserod

Activates enteric 5-HT4 receptors and increase intestinal mobility

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Tegaserod

Activates enteric 5-HT4 receptors and increase intestinal mobility

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5-HT4 agonists (laxatives)

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Antidiarrheal drugs

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Loperamide
Diphenoxylate
Colloidal bismuth compounds
Kaolin+pectin

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Loperamide
Diphenoxylate
Colloidal bismuth compounds
Kaolin+pectin

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Antidiarrheal drugs

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Loperamide

Mechanism of action

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Activates U-opioid receptors in enteric nervous system

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Activates U-opioid receptors in enteric nervous system

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Loperamide

Mechanism of action

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Loperamide

Effects

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Slows mobility in gut with negliable CNS effects

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Slows mobility in gut with negliable CNS effects

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Loperamide

Effects

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Loperamide

Clinical applications

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Nonspecific, noninfectious diarrhea

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Nonspecific, noninfectious diarrhea

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Loperamide

Clinical applications

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Loperamide

Toxicities

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Mild cramping but little or no CNS toxicity

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Mild cramping but little or no CNS toxicity

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Loperamide

Toxicities

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Diphenoxylate

Effects

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Similar to loperamid, but high doses can cause CNS opioid effects and toxicity

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Similar to loperamid, but high doses can cause CNS opioid effects and toxicity

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Diphenoxylate

Effects

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Colloidal bismuth compounds

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Subsalicylate and citrate salts available

OTC preparations popular and have some value in travelers’ diarrhea due to adsorption of toxins

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Subsalicylate and citrate salts available

OTC preparations popular and have some value in travelers’ diarrhea due to adsorption of toxins

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Colloidal bismuth compounds

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Kaolin+pectin

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Adsorbent compounds available OTC in some contries

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Adsorbent compounds available OTC in some contries

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Kaolin+pectin

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Drugs for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

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Alosetron (5-HT3 antagonist)
Anticholinergics
Chloride channal activators

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Alosetron (5-HT3 antagonist)
Anticholinergics
Chloride channal activators

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Drugs for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

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Alosetron

Mechanism of action

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5-HT3 antagonist of high potency and duration of binding

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5-HT3 antagonist of high potency and duration of binding

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Alosetron

Mechanism of action

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Alosetron

Effects

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Reduces smooth muscle activity in gut

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Reduces smooth muscle activity in gut

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Alosetron

Effects

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Alosetron

Clinical applications

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Approved for severe diarrhea-predominant IBS in women

76
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Approved for severe diarrhea-predominant IBS in women

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Alosetron

Clinical applications

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Alosetron

Toxicities

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Rare but serious constipation
Ischemic colitis
Infarction

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Rare but serious constipation
Ischemic colitis
Infarction

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Alosetron

Toxicities

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Antiemetic drugs

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Ondasetron, other 5-HT3 antagonists
Aprepitant
Corticosteroids
Antimuscarinic
Antihistaminics
Phenothizines
Cannabinoids
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Ondasetron, other 5-HT3 antagonists
Aprepitant
Corticosteroids
Antimuscarinic
Antihistaminics
Phenothizines
Cannabinoids
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Antiemetic drugs

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Ondasetron, other 5-HT3 antagonists

Mechanism of action

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5-HT3 blockade in gut and CNS with shorter duration of binding than alosetron

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5-HT3 blockade in gut and CNS with shorter duration of binding than alosetron

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Ondasetron, other 5-HT3 antagonists

Mechanism of action

83
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Ondasetron, other 5-HT3 antagonists

Effects

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Extremely effective in preventing chemotheraphy induced and postoperative nausea and vomiting

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Extremely effective in preventing chemotheraphy induced and postoperative nausea and vomiting

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Ondasetron, other 5-HT3 antagonists

Effects

85
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Ondasetron, other 5-HT3 antagonists

Clinical applications

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First-line agents in cancer chemotherapy; also useful for postop emesis

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First-line agents in cancer chemotherapy; also useful for postop emesis

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Ondasetron, other 5-HT3 antagonists

Clinical applications

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Aprepitant

Mechanism of action

A

NK1-receptor blocker in CNS

88
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NK1-receptor blocker in CNS

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Aprepitant

Mechanism of action

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Aprepitant

Effects

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Interferes with vomiting reflex

No effect on 5-HT, dopamin or steroid receptors

90
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Interferes with vomiting reflex

No effect on 5-HT, dopamin or steroid receptors

A

Aprepitant

Effects

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Aprepitant

Clinical applications

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Effective in reducing both early and delayed emesis in cancer chemotherapy

92
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Effective in reducing both early and delayed emesis in cancer chemotherapy

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Aprepitant

Clinical applications

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Aprepitant

Toxicities

A

Fatigue
Dizziness
Diarrhea
CYP interactions

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Fatigue
Dizziness
Diarrhea
CYP interactions

A

Aprepitant

Toxicities

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Antimuscarinic (scopolamine)

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Effective in emesis due to motion sickness; not other types

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Effective in emesis due to motion sickness; not other types

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Antimuscarinic (scopolamine)

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Antihistaminics ( antiemetic )

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Moderate efficacy in motion sickness and chemotherapy-induced emesis

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Moderate efficacy in motion sickness and chemotherapy-induced emesis

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Antihistaminics ( antiemetic )

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Phenothiazines ( antiemetic )

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Act primary through block of D2 and muscarinic receptors

100
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Act primary through block of D2 and muscarinic receptors

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Phenothiazines ( antiemetic )

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Cannabinoids

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Dronabinol is available for use in chemotherapy- induced nausea and vomiting, but associated with CNS marijuana effects

102
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Dronabinol is available for use in chemotherapy- induced nausea and vomiting, but associated with CNS marijuana effects

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Cannabinoids

103
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Drugs used in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

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5-Aminosalicylates, eg mesalamine
Sulfasalazine
Purine analogs, eg, 6-mercaptopurine, methtrexate
Anti-TNF antibodies, eg infliximab, others
Corticosteroids

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5-Aminosalicylates, eg mesalamine
Sulfasalazine
Purine analogs, eg, 6-mercaptopurine, methtrexate
Anti-TNF antibodies, eg infliximab, others
Corticosteroids

A

Drugs used in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

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5-Aminosalicylates

A

Mesalamine

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Mesalamine

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5-Aminosalicylates

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Mesalamine

Mechanism of action

A

Mechanism uncertain

May be inhibition of eicosanoid inflammatory mediators

108
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Mechanism uncertain

May be inhibition of eicosanoid inflammatory mediators

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Mesalamine

Mechanism of action

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Mesalamine

Clinical applications

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Mild to moderately severe Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis

110
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Mild to moderately severe Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis

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Mesalamine

Clinical applications

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Anti-TNF antibodies

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Infliximab

Others

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Infliximab

Others

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Anti-TNF antibodies

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Infliximab

Mechanism of action

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Bind tumor necrosis factor and prevents it from binding to its receptors

114
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Bind tumor necrosis factor and prevents it from binding to its receptors

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Infliximab

Mechanism of action

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Infliximab

Effects

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Suppression of several aspects of immune function, especially TH1 lymphocytes

116
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Suppression of several aspects of immune function, especially TH1 lymphocytes

A

Infliximab

Effects

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Infliximab

Clinical applications

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Moderately severe to severe Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis

118
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Moderately severe to severe Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis

A

Infliximab

Clinical applications

119
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Pancreatic supplements

A

Pancrelipase

Pancreatin

120
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Pancrelipase

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Pancreatic supplements

121
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Pancrelipase

Mechanism of actions

A

Replacement enzymes from animal pancreatic extracts

122
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Replacement enzymes from animal pancreatic extracts

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Pancrelipase

Mechanism of actions

123
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Pancrelipase

Effects

A

Improves digestion of dietary fat, protein, and carbohydrate

124
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Pancrelipase

Effects

A

Improves digestion of dietary fat, protein, and carbohydrate

125
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Pancrelipase

Clinical applications

A

Pancreatic insufficiency due to cystic fibrosis, pancreatitis, pancreatectomy

126
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Pancreatic insufficiency due to cystic fibrosis, pancreatitis, pancreatectomy

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Pancrelipase

Clinical applications

127
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Bile acid therapy for gallstones

A

Ursodiol

128
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Ursodiol

A

Bile acid therapy for gallstones

129
Q

Ursodiol

Mechanism of action

A

Reduces cholesterol secretion into bile

130
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Reduces cholesterol secretion into bile

A

Ursodiol

Mechanism of action

131
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Ursodiol

Effects

A

Dissolves gallstones

132
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Dissolves gallstones

A

Ursodiol

Effects

133
Q

Ursodiol

Clinical applications

A

Gallstones in patients refusing or not eligible for surgery

134
Q

Gallstones in patients refusing or not eligible for surgery

A

Ursodiol

Clinical applications

135
Q

Orlistat

A

Non-amphetamine drug for treatment of obesity

136
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Non-amphetamine drug for treatment of obesity

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Orlistat

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