GI/GU Meds Flashcards
Why do peptic ulcers need to avoid NSAIDs?
Because they might irritate stomach lining causing worse GI problems
What do histamine h2 blockers do?
Decrease stomach acid production
Histamine h2 blockers adverse reactions
Gynecomastia
Agranulocytosis
Aplastic anemia
Histamine h2 blockers ex?
Cimetidine (Tagamet)
Cimetidine (Tagamet) class?
Histamine h2 blockers
What to avoid when giving histamine h2 blockers?
Avoid antacids within 1 hr
Avoid smoking, alcohol, and NSAIDs, anything that might increase GI irritation
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) ex?
Omeprazole (Prylesect)
Pantoprazole (Protonics)
Lansoprazole (Prevesed)
Esomeprazole (Nexium)
What does PPIs do?
Decrease acid in stomach so ulcers can heal
Omeprazole (Prylesect) class?
PPIs
Pantoprazole (Protonics) class?
PPIs
Lansoprazole (Prevesed) class?
PPIs
Esomeprazole (Nexium) class?
PPIs
What’s the effect of PPIs on vitamin B12?
Stomach acid helps absorb B12
PPIs reduce stomach acid
So less stomach acid = less B12
What electrolyte do you need to monitor when pt is on PPIs?
Magnesium
Prolonged use of PPIs can lead to?
Bone loss b/c less intestinal absorbed Calcium!
Risk for fractures
When in the day should pt take PPIs?
Before breakfast
What can pt do to prevent bone loss while taking PPIs?
Weight bearing exercise
What do mucosal protectants do?
Coat your stomach, creat a barrier
Mucosal protectant ex?
Sucralfate (Carafate)
Sucralfate (Carafate) class?
Mucosal protectant
Should nucosal protectants be taken with or without food?
Without
When should you give mucosal protectants?
1 hr before meal and at bedtime
Can mucosal protectants and antacids be taken together?
No
How long should you wait to give antacids after giving mucosal protectants?
30 min
How long should you wait before giving warfarin, theophylline, phenytoin, digoxin, tetracycline, and diazepam after giving mucosal protectants?
2 hr
Antacids ex?
Aluminum hydroxide
What do antacids do?
Neutralize gastric acid
How should you give antacids?
Empty stomach, 1 hr before meals and at bedtime
What adverse reactions can antacids cause?
Constipation and diarrhea
Can antacids be given with any other drugs?
No b/c gastric acid needs time to be neutralized
What does serotonin antagonists do?
Block serotonin receptors
Treat nausea and vomiting
Serotonin antagonist ex?
Ondansetron (Zofran)
Ondansetron (Zofran) class?
Serotonin antagonist, antiemetics
What drug does ondansetron have to avoid?
Apomorphine b/c they may cause severe hypotension when used together
What to always do before throwing meds at pt?
Collect data, assess
Ondansetron adverse reactions?
Serotonin syndrome
Headache
Dizziness
Constipation
Diarrhea
What do antihistamines/anticholinergics help with?
Vertigo/dizziness
How does antihistamine/anticholinergic help with vertigo?
By blocking the release of histamine h1 receptors in the inner ear
Adverse reactions of antihistamine/anticholinergic
Can’t see/pee/spit/shit
Sedation
What happens if using MAOIs with antihistamine/anticholinergic?
Increase anticholinergic effects