GI DRUGS - CLASSES/MECHANISMS Flashcards by Dillon Pryor

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Cimetidine

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H₂ blocker: Reversible block of histamine H₂-receptors → decreased H⁺ secretion by parietal cells

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Ranitidine

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H₂ blocker: Reversible block of histamine H₂-receptors → decreased H⁺ secretion by parietal cells

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Famotidine

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H₂ blocker: Reversible block of histamine H₂-receptors → decreased H⁺ secretion by parietal cells

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Nizatidine

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H₂ blocker: Reversible block of histamine H₂-receptors → decreased H⁺ secretion by parietal cells

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Omeprazole

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PPI: Irreversibly inhibits H⁺/K⁺ ATPase in stomach parietal cells

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Lansoprazole

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PPI: Irreversibly inhibits H⁺/K⁺ ATPase in stomach parietal cells

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Esomeprazole

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PPI: Irreversibly inhibits H⁺/K⁺ ATPase in stomach parietal cells

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Pantoprazole

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PPI: Irreversibly inhibits H⁺/K⁺ ATPase in stomach parietal cells

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Dexlansoprazole

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PPI: Irreversibly inhibits H⁺/K⁺ ATPase in stomach parietal cells

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Aluminum hydroxide

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Antacid

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Calcium carbonate

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Antacid

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Magnesium hydroxide

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Antacid

Osmotic laxative: Provides osmotic load to draw water into GI lumen

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Bismuth

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Bind to ulcer base, providing physical protection and allowing HCO₃^- secretion to reestablish pH gradient in the mucous layer

Require acidic environment

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Sucralfate

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Bind to ulcer base, providing physical protection and allowing HCO₃^- secretion to reestablish pH gradient in the mucous layer

Require acidic environment

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Misoprostol

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PGE₁ analog: Increase production and secretion of gastric mucous barrier, decrease acid production

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Octreotide

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Long-acting somatostatin analog: Inhibits secretion of various splanchnic vasodilatory hormones

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Sulfasalazine

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Combination:

Sulfapyridine (antibacterial)
5-aminosalicylic acid (anti-inflammatory)

Activated by colonic bacteria

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Loperamide

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Mu-opioid receptor agonist → slows gut motility

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Diphenoxylate

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Mu-opioid receptor agonist → slows gut motility

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Meperidine

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Mu-opioid receptor agonist → slows gut motility

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Ondansetron

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Powerful central-acting antiemetic:

5-HT₃ antagonist

Decreases vagal stimulation

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Granisetron

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Powerful central-acting antiemetic:

5-HT₃ antagonist

Decreases vagal stimulation

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Metoclopramide

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D₂ receptor antagonist:

Increases resting tone
Increases contractility
Increases LES tone
Increases motility
Promotes gastric emptying

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Prochlorperazine

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D₂ receptor antagonist:

Increases resting tone
Increases contractility
Increases LES tone
Increases motility
Promotes gastric emptying

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Orlistat

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Inhibits gastric and pancreatic lipase → decreases breakdown and absorption of dietary fats

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Psyllium

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Bulk-forming laxative: Soluble fibers that draw water into gut lumen, forming viscous liquid that promotes peristalsis

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Methylcellulose

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Bulk-forming laxative: Soluble fibers that draw water into gut lumen, forming viscous liquid that promotes peristalsis

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Magnesium citrate

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Osmotic laxative: Provide osmotic load to draw water into GI lumen

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Polyethylene glycol

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Osmotic laxative: Provide osmotic load to draw water into GI lumen

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Lactulose

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Osmotic laxative: Provide osmotic load to draw water into GI lumen

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Lactulose

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Stimulant laxative: Enteric nerve stimulation → colonic contraction

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Docusate

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Emollient: Osmotic draw into lumen → increase water absorption by stool

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Aprepitant

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Substance P antagonist → blocks NK₁ receptors in brain (antiemetic for chemotherapy-induced N/V)

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Dosaprepitant

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Substance P antagonist → blocks neurokinin- 1 (NK₁) receptors in brain (antiemetic for chemotherapy-induced N/V)