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GI Drugs Flashcards

1
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Give examples of Antacids

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Gaviscon

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Side effects of Antacids

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Nausea
Constipation
Diarrhoea
Headaches

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3
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MoA of Antacids

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They contain alkaline ions that neutralise stomach acid

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4
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Effects of Antacids

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Reduce acid reflux

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5
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Give examples of 5-Aminosalytic Acids

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Mesalazine

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6
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Side effects of 5ASAs

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GI upsets
Peripheral Neuropathy
Pancreatitis

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7
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MoA of 5ASAs

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Release of aminosalicylic acid

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8
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Effect of 5ASAs

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Reduce inflammation

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9
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Give examples of Anti-motility

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Loperamide

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10
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Side effects of Anti-motility

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Dizziness
Dry mouth
Vomiting
Constipation
Abdominal pain
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11
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MoA of Anti-motility

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Stimulates opioid receptors

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Effect of Anti-motility

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Increases tone and contractions on the small intestine, constricts smooth muscle sphincters and inhibits peristalsis- causing constipation

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13
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Give examples of Anti-emetics

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D1 receptor antagonists:

  • Metoclopramide
  • Domperidone

H1 receptors antagonists:
- Cyclizine:

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14
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Side effects of Anti-emetics

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Avoid if at risk of hepatic encephalopathy
Avoid if patient has prostatic hyperplasia

Dry mouth
Restlessness

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15
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Give examples of H2 Receptor Antagonists

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Ranitidine

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MoA of H2 Receptor Antagonists

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Competitive inhibitor of Histamine receptors on parietal cells

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Side effects of H2 Receptor Antagonists

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Nausea
Constipation
Diarrhoea
Headaches

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18
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Effects of H2 Receptor Antagonists

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Decreases the production of stomach acid

19
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Give examples of Immunosuppressants

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Azathioprine and Methotrexate

20
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MoA of Azathioprine and Methotrexate

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Metabolites halt DNA replication of T and B cells

21
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Side effects of Azathioprine

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Pancreatitis
Leucopaenia
Hepatitis
Small risk of lymphoma, skin cancer

22
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Effects of Azathioprine and Methotrexate

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Immunosuppresses

23
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Side effects of Methotrexate

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Hepatotoxicity
Don’t give in pregnancy as it’s a chemo agent
Decreases WBC

24
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Give examples of Proton Pump Inhibitors

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Omeprazole

Bismuth Chelate

25
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MoA of PPIs

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Inhibition the H+/K+-ATPase system in parietal cells

26
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Side effects of PPIs

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Nausea
Fatigue
Dizziness 
Diarrhoea
Headache
27
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Effects of PPIs

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Suppresses stomach acid secretion

28
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Give examples of Anti-TNF-alphas

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Infliximab

29
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MoA of Anti-TNF-alphas

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  • Acts against TNF-alpha as an antibody

- Promotes apoptosis of T cells

30
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Side effects of Anti-TNF-alphas

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  • Reactivation of TB/ Hep
  • Drug-induced lupus
  • Serious infections
31
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Effect of Anti-TNF-alphas

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Counteracts the body’s harmful autoimmune response

32
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MoA of Ursodeoxycholic acid

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Reduces cholesterol absorption

33
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Effect of Ursodeoxycholic acid

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Reduced gallstone size

34
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Give examples of Anti-virals

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IF-alpha (peginterferon)

Hep B: Tenofovir and Entecavir
Hep C: Ribavirin and Sofosbuvir

35
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MoA of Anti-virals

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They prevent viral replication

36
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Side effects of IF-alpha (peginterferon)

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Flu-like symptoms
Chills
Sore muscles
Malaise
Thyroid disease
Autoimmune disease
Psychiatric disease
37
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Side effects of Anti-virals

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Resistance can develop

Anaemia

38
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Effect of Sucralfate

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Acts as a barrier against gastric acid

39
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Give examples of laxatives

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Bulk-forming: Ispagula husk, methylcellulose
Osmotic: Lactulose, macrogols, citrate
Stimulant: Senna, bisocodyl, glycerol suppository

40
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MoA of bulk-forming laxatives

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Hydrophilic agents (polysaccharide, cellulose)

41
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MoA of Osmotic laxatives

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Osmotically active agents (sugar, alcohol)

42
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MoA of Stimulant laxatives

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Increase water and electrolyte secretion from the colonic mucosa, colonic content is increased, stimulating peristalsis

43
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Side effects of laxatives

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Diarrhoea
Cramping
Flatulence

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