GI Drugs Flashcards
Which antibiotics cause GI upset?
- Aminoglycosides
- Tetracyclines
- Metronidazole
- Erythromycin
Which antibiotic class causes pyrexia in the cat?
Tetracyclines
Which antibiotics cause immune reactions?
- Trimethoprim sulfa
- Penicillins
- ASA
Which antibiotic can cause renal toxicity?
Aminoglycosides
What are the most effective motility modifiers?
Opioids
Opioids enhance what and decrease what?
- Enhance segmental contractions
- Decrease peristalsis
- Reduce intestinal secretions
What are 2 conditions in which you should avoid use of opioids as motility modifiers?
- Cats
2. Invasive bacteria
True or False: anticholinergic drugs increase peristaltic contractions.
FALSE - decrease peristaltic contractions
Do NOT use anticholinergics in ___ patients.
Diarrheic
Which intestinal protectant would you use to bind to toxins and/or bacteria?
Kaolin/pectin
Which intestinal protectant can be used in cases of acute toxicoses?
Activated charcoal
Which intestinal protectant can be useful in cases of secretory diarrhea?
Bismuth subsalicylate
What is pepto-bismol?
Bismuth subsalicylate
What are causes of gastric ulceration and erosion?
- Drugs (NSAIDs, steroids)
- Mucosal ischemia
- CNS disease
- Liver disease
- Renal disease
- Mucosal inflammation (IBD, neoplasia)
What are the clinical signs associated with gastric ulceration or erosioin?
- Vomiting
- Melena
- Weight loss
- Decreased food intake
- Abdominal pain