GI drugs I Flashcards

1
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Calcium Carbonate (Tums)

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Acid-Neutralizing Agents

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2
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Magnesium hydroxide /Aluminum hydroxide (Maalox, Gaviscon, etc)

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Acid-Neutralizing Agents

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3
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Cimetidine (Tagamet®)

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H2 Histamine Antagonists

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4
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Ranitidine (Zantac®)

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H2 Histamine Antagonists

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5
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Nizatidine (Axid®)

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H2 Histamine Antagonists

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6
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Omeprazole (Prilosec®)

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Proton Pump Inhibitors

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7
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Esomeprazole (Nexium®)

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Proton Pump Inhibitors

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8
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Rabeprazole (Aciphex)

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Proton Pump Inhibitors

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9
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List the three Cytoprotective Agents

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  • Sucralfate (Carafate®)
  • Misoprostol (Cytotec®)
  • Bismuth Subsalicylate (Pepto Bismol®)
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10
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List the three Prokinetic Agents

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  • Bethanechol (Urecholine®)
  • Metoclopramide (Reglan®)
  • Erythromycin
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11
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Glycopyrrolate (Robinul®)

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  • muscarinic antagonists
  • Antispasmodics used for IBS
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12
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Dicyclomine (Bentyl®)

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  • muscarinic antagonists
  • Antispasmodics used for IBS
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13
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Amitriptyline (Elavil)

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Tricyclic Antidepressants

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14
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Ondansetron (Zofran)

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  • Serotonin Antagonists
  • Anti-Nausea; Anti-Emetic
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15
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List 4 Anti-Nausea; Anti-Emetic

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  • Ondansetron (Zofran)
  • Promethazine (Phenergan)
  • Prochlorperazine (Compazine)
  • Dronabinol (Marinol)
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16
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Psyllium (Metamucil®)

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Laxative

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17
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Senna (Senokot®)

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laxative

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18
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Magnesium hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia®)

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laxative

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19
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Sodium phosphate and biphosphate (Fleet)

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laxative

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20
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Lactulose (Chronolac®)

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Laxative

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21
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Polyethylene glycol

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  • (Colyte®; Miralax)
  • laxative
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22
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, Docusate sodium

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Laxative

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23
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Lubiprostone

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anti-constipation

24
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Loperamide (Imodium®)

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opioid used as anti-diarrheals

25
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Diphenoxylate plus atropine (Lomotil®)

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anti-diarrheals

26
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Sulfasalazine (Azulfidine)

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anti-inflammatory

27
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Infliximab (Remicade)

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anti-inflammatory

28
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MOA of antacids

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  • neutralize acids by directly binding to HCl
29
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side effect of magnesium and aluminum

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  • magnesium: diarrhea
  • aluminum: constipation

* often combined to cancel each other’s effect on GI motility out

30
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important to remember that antacids have what problem

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  • drug interactions
    • affect absorption of drugs or form insoluble complexes
31
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Uses of antacids

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  • heartburn
  • gastritis
  • temporary fix, adjuct to other drugs because effect is quick
32
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use of sodium bicarbonate as an antacid should be cautioned in people with

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CHF

33
Q

list pathway of histamine causing gastric acid secretion

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  1. histamine binds to H2 receptor on parietal cell
  2. activates cAMP dependent pathway
  3. stimulates H+K+ ATPase which releases H+ into gastric lumen
34
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MOA of H2 antagonist

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  • decrease GI acid formation through H2 receptor blockade
  • Nocturnal acid reduced best
35
Q

List the H2 antagonists

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  • Cimetidine
  • Ranitidine
  • Famotidine
  • Nizatidine

*OTC

36
Q

Unique side effects of Cimetidine

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  • anti-testosterone effect
  • Gynecomastia, loss of libido, impotence with chronic, high dose use
37
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drug interaction with Cimetidine

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  • inhibit CYP3A4..know this!
    • ​​inhibits metabolism of warfarin, phenytoin, theophylline, digoxin

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38
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Uses of H2 antagonists

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  • ulcers
  • adjuct for
    • GERD
    • short bowel syndrome
    • zollinger-ellison syndrome
39
Q

In severe allergic reaction, need to give along with H1 blocker

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  • H2 blocker
    • vasodilation involves both H1 and H2
40
Q

What are the proton pump inhibitors common name

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“Prazole”

  • ex: omeprazole
41
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MOA of proton pump inhibitors? effect lasts how long

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  • irreversible block of acid formation in gastric parietal cell
  • long lasting effect: 24-48 hours
42
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when should proton pump inhibitors be taken

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  • best to take on empty stomach 30 minutes prior to eating
43
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how long does it take for proton pump inhibitors to reach a max effect

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  • can be given once a day, takes 2-5 days for maximum effect
44
Q

drug of choice for GERD

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  • proton pump inhibitors
    • acute and maintenance
45
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side effects of proton pump inhibitors

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  • nausea, diarrhea, colic
  • dec absorption of calcium -> osteoporosis (long term concern)
  • dec magnesium absorption: add Mg if muscle spasms
  • inc risk of PNA
46
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Omeprazole can have what drug interaction

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  • inhibit CYP450
    • concern with warfarin
47
Q

When are PPIs used to treat ulcers? how long does it take to treat duodenal and gastric ulcer?

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  • ulcers that haven’t responded to H2 antagonist
    • duodenal ulcer: 4 weeks
    • gastric ulcer: 8 weeks
48
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MOA of Sucralfate

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  • provides a protective barrier in ulcer base
49
Q

side effects of Sucralfate

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  • causes constipation (contains aluminum)
  • take on empty stomach
50
Q

MOA of Misoprostol

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  • prostaglandin E1 analogue
  • prevent ulceration induced by NSAID
51
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contraindication of Misoprostol

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  • PREGNANCY..know this
    • can induce abortion
52
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MOA and use of Metoclopramide

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  • D2 antagonist: increases ACh release
  • use: post surgical patients -> antiemetic and causes diarrhea
53
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adverse effects of Metoclopramide

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  • parkinson’s-like symptoms
  • methemoglobinemia in infants: do not use in pregnancy
54
Q

MOA and use: Bethanechol

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  • muscarinic agonist
  • prokinetic agent -> diarrhea
55
Q

Use of Erythromycin as an prokinetic agent

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diabetic gastroparesis

56
Q

Mainstay of treatment for IBS

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  • tricyclic antidepressants
    • act as analgesic and antimuscarinic