GI Drugs Flashcards
Antisialogues
decrease salivary secretions
Antidiarrheals
prevent diarrhea
Anticholinergics
decrease peristalsis, dry secretions
Atropine, Aminopentamide, Propantheline
Anticholinergics
Bismuth subsalicylate, Kaolin/Pectin, Activated Charcoal
Protectants and adsorbants
Osmotic Laxatives What do they do?
Pull water from GI tissues into GI tract
Lactulose
Osmotic laxative
Phosphate Enemas
Osmotics
Magnesium Sulfate
Osmotics
Magnesium Hydroxide
Osmotics
Phosphate Enemas used in cats?
NO! BAD!
Magnesium Sulfate SFX
CNS depression
muscle weakness
bradycardia
respiratory depression
Stimulant Laxatives
Irritate nerve endings in GI
Bisacodyl
Stimulant Lax
Phenolphthalein
Stimulant Lax (Toxicity issues)
Bulk Forming
Increase fecal volume
Emollient Laxatives
stool softener
Docusate sodium
Emollient, safe for cats!
Petroleum Products
Emollient
Antiemetics
anti-vomiting
Acepromazine, chlorpromazine, prochlorperazine
Antiemetics-phenothiazine
Dimenhydrinate, diphenhydramine, meclizine, trimethobenzamide
antiemetics-antihistamines