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H2 Receptor Antagonists

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Ranitidine

Famotidine

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Proton Pump Inhibitor

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Omeprazole

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Antacids

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Mg(OH)2
Al(OH)3
CaCO3

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Mucosal Protective Agents

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Sucralfate

Bismuth Subsalicylate

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Anti-Emetics

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Metoclopramide

Ondansetron

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Stimulant Laxative

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Lubiprostone

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Saline Laxative

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Mg(OH)2

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Antidiarrheal

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Loperamide

Alosetron

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Mesalamine drug

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Sulfasalazine

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Corticosteroid GI Drug

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Predisone

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Thiopurine anti-metabolite

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azathioprine

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TNF alpha inhibitor

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Infliximab

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Peptic Acid Disease

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Gastroesophageal Reflux
Acute - hearburn
Chronic - GERD
Esophageal damage
Risk factors include hiatal hernia, weakened esophageal sphincter, obesity.
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Principles of treatment of peptic acid disease

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Reduce acid secretion
Neutralize acid
Eradicate H. Pylori
Enhance mucosal defenses

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H2 receptor antagonists mechanism of action and pharmacology

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Block H2 receptors, stopping histamine-mediated HCl release, Also reduce parietal cell response to ACh and Gastrin.
Low toxicity but reduce dose in renal dysfunction.

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NSAIDs and H2 blockers

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Famotidine reduces ulcers caused by long term NSAID use.

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PPI mechanism of action

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IRREVERSABLY inhibit proton pumps (H/K ATPase), inhibiting gastric acid secretion.

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PPI pharmacology

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Administered as prodrug, accumulates in parietal cell canaliculus. Protonated form binds to the enzyme. Recovery of proton pump function requires synthesis of new pumps, which takes time.

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PPI adverse effects

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Generally well tolerated, Nausea, diarrhea, and dizziness can occur.
Possible risk of pneumonia, possibly due to increased bacteria in stomach. That’s just based on one study, though.

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Indications for PPI use

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Ulcers, GERD, 1st line in Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome.

Not great for occasional heartburn.

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Antacids - mechanism of action and indication

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They are weak bases, neutralize stomach acid. Good for occasional heartburn.

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Antacid DDI’s

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Changes to pH change absorption and excretion of a lot of different drugs. Increase in urinary pH alters elimination of acidic and basic drugs.

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H. Pylori - Treatment

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Proton pump inhibitor and several antibitoics.

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Sucralfate mechanism of action

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Binds to positively charged proteins at low pH. Forms a paste-like gel that adheres to the epithelium of the stomach. This coating protects the cells against acid and pepsin.

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Sucralfate problems and DDI's
Can adsorb other drugs. Do not co-admin with antacids - needs a low pH to work.
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Bismuth Subsalicylate mechanism of action and indication
Binds to ulcers selectively, protects against HCl and pepsin.
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Bismuth subsalicylate side effects
Blackens stool and tongue.
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Ondansetron (zofran) mechanism of action
Selective 5HT3 receptor antagonist. Little effect on muscarinic or dopaminergic receptors.
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Metoclopramide mechanism of action
Complex, seratonin pathway. 5HT4 receptor agonist, 5HT3 receptor antagonist (vagal) Enhances ACh release in myenteric plexus, increased esophageal clearance.
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Metoclopramide indications
chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting.
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Metoclopramide adverse
Dopamine D2 receptor antagonist - Parkinson-like symptoms.
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Stimulant laxative
Lubiprostone
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Lubiprostone mechanism of action
Cl channel activator - increases intestinal fluid secretion.
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Lubiprostone indications
idiopathic chronic constipation
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Saline laxative
Mg(OH)2 - works like mannitol for the GI tract, keeping fluids inside by raising osmotic pressure -
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Saline laxative indication
Cathartic dose - complete evacuation in less than 3 hours., for colonoscopy prep.
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Antidiarrheal agent
Loperamide
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Loperamide mechanism of action
Opiod - causes constipation by stimulating mu opiod receptors in intestinal smooth muscle.
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Loperamide adverse
Constipation, toxic megacolon Low abuse potential compared to other opiods because PO absorption is very low.
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IBS definition and etiology
Chronic, recurring episodes of abdominal discomfort, pain, distension, and bloating. It is a functional disease, without underlying structural or biochemical abnormalities.
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IBS treatment goals
Treat the symptoms. It could be diarrhea or constipation. Think about the psychological-cognitive side too. Treat with antidepressants and psychotherapy if the drugs don't help.
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IBS with dominant diarrhea - Treatment plan
Loperamide Anticholinergics Alosetron in treatment resistant women.
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Alosetron mechanism of action
5HT3 seratonin receptor antagonist. Decreased colonic motility.
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Alosetron limitations and adverse effects
Prescribing physician must be enrolled in a special prescribing program. Serious, rare side effect of ischemic colitis, can be fatal.
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Constipation predominant IBS treatment options
Mg(OH)2 to increase frequency and loosen consistency. Emergency only - tegasarod, taken off the market by the FDA due to risk of heart attack and stroke. Can request approval for a specific patient in a life threatening emergency.
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
A serious, chronic structural disease, characterized by inflammation, lesions, bleeding, and immune response. Includes Ulcerative colitis and crohn's disease.
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Ulcerative Colitis vs Crohn's disease
Ulcerative colitis - lesions only in colon, mucosal and submucosal only. Crohn's - Lesions along the entire GI tract, involving all 4 layers of bowel wall.
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Active IBD treatment
Glucocorticoid (prednisone) - treat inflammation.
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Long term IBD therapy
Immunosuppressive therapy | Azathioprine
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Azathioprine mechanism of action and adverse
Purine anti-metabolite, reducing conversion of GMP to GDP. Only effective topically on GI wall. Causes bone marrow suppression, rash, fever, nausea.
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Ulcerative colitis treatments
5-aminosalicylic acid - Sulfasalazine first line.
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Sulfasalazine Adverse
Nausea, Headache, hypersensitivity, bone marrow suppression. Up to 40% of patients can't tolerate it.
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Other treatment options for IBD
Infliximab, antibiotics to alter gut flora
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Infliximab mechanism of action
Antibody to TNF-alpha. Blocks its inflammatory effect. | Adverse - immunosuppression - increased infections.

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