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GI - Medications Flashcards

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antacids

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  • any substance, usually a base, that counteracts or neutralizes stomach acid
  • rapid onset/short duration
  • for gastric, esophagus, duodenum: indigestion, upset/sour stomach, heartburn, gas, gerd
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Do antacids raise pH?

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yes

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Do antacids cause imbalances in electrolytes?

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yes; low and high

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what do gastric acids do to nerves?

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cause pain

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what are the two classes of antacids?

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  • chemical neutralization gastric acid (sodium bicarbonate)

- absorb acid (calcium and magnesium)

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antacid - chemical neutralization gastric acid

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  • sodium bicarbonate
  • can cause acid rebound (acid returns in greater amounts)
  • baking soda and water = make on own
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why do you have to consider hypertensions when taking antacids?

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  • sodium bicarbonate

- retain more sodium

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antacid - absorb acid

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  • calcium and magnesium
  • less acid rebound effect
  • prone to drug interactions
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what happens if you give synthroid and antacid at the same time?

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will displace the hormone, give at least two hours apart

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what do aluminum ions do?

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inhibit smooth muscle cell contraction and delays gastric emptying

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tums

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calcium carbonate

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Alka-Seltzer

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sodium bicarbonate

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MOM

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magnesium hydroxide

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Amphojel

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aluminum hydroxide

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Maalox, Mylanta

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aluminum and magnesium

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antacid

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  • TUMS
  • Alka-Seltzer
  • MOM
  • Amphojel
  • Maalox & Mylanta
  • Hydroxide
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H2 Receptor Antagonist

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  • Blocks the action of histamine on parietal cells (H2) in the stomach, decreasing acid production by these cells
  • Histamine stimulates the secretion of stomach acid
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what are the advantages of H2 receptor antagonist over antacid?

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longer duration of 6-10 hours, use before meals to reduce chance of heartburn, more efficient

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Proton Pump Inhibitor

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  • Action is pronounced and long-lasting reduction of gastric acid production-single dose for 2-3 days
  • Most potent inhibitors of acid secretion available today
  • Take 7-14 days to work fully
  • Proton pump is the end stage in gastric secretion-moves protein across cell membranes-secretes H+ ions into the gastric lumen
  • Drug binds to the gastric proton pump-deactivates it
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how much does a proton pump inhibitor reduce gastric juices?

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Reduces gastric acid by secretion by up to 99%

21
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can you crush a proton pump inhibitor?s

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no

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proton pump inhibitor - drug

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  • Omeprazole (Prilosec)
  • Lansoprazole (Prevacid)
  • Esomeprazole (Nexium)
  • Pantoprazole (Protonix)
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Omeprazole

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Prilosec

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Lansoprazole

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Prevacid

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Esomeprazole

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Nexium

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Pantoprazole

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Protonix

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laxatives

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  • Act by stimulating the smooth muscles of the bowel or change the consistency of stools
  • What does the stimulant do, why we shouldn’t use, best to use to start
28
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laxatives - stimulant

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  • chemically stimulate smooth muscles of the bowel

- habit forming

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laxatives - stimulant - drug

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  • Bisacodyl (Dulcolax)

- Sennosides (Senokot)

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Bisacodyl

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dulcolax

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Sennosides

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Senokot

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laxative - saline

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increase bulk of stools by retaining water

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laxative - saline - drug

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  • Magnesium hydroxide (MOM)
  • Magnesium citrate
  • Fleet
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laxative - bulk forming

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non-digestible-increases bulk by passing through the stomach

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laxative - bulk forming - drug

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  • Methylcellulose (Citrucel)

- Psyllium (Metamucil)

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Methylcellulose

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Citrucel

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Psyllium

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Metamucil

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laxative - emollient

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softens-does not cause a BM but allows BM without straining

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laxative - emollient - drug

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Docusate (colace)

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Docusate

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colace

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laxative - stimulant and softener - drug

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docusate/casanthranol (Pericolace)

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laxative - lubricant - drug

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mineral oil

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Glycerin-R-(hyperosmotics)

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softens and increases bowel action

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