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gi meds Flashcards

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promethazine, prochlorperazine MOA

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phenothiazines

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phenothiazines AEs

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sedation, hTN, EPS, QT prolongation

promethazine - extravasation (admin slow!)

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ondansetron, granisetron, palnosetron MOA

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serotonin-3 receptor antagonist

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serotonin-3 receptor antagonist AEs

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QT prolongation

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fosaprepitant MOA

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substance P/neurokinin 1 antagonist

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hydroxyzine, meclizine, dimenhydrinate MOA

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h-1 receptor antagonist

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histamine-1 receptor antagonist AEs

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anticholinergic

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scopolamine MOA

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muscarinic receptor antagonist

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scopolamine AEs

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anticholinergic

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scopolamine AEs

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anticholinergic

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loperamide, diphenoxylate/atropine, opium tincture MOA

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antipropulsives

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antipropulsives AEs

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loperamide - consitpation, toxic megacolon

diphenosylate/atropine - anticholinergic AE, abuse potential

tincture - constipation, confusion, sedation, urinary retention, dependence, miosis

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13
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who is tegasterod approved for?

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women <65 due to risk of serious CV events

for IBS-c

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what are tegaserod and prucalopride used for?

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IBS-C

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lubprostone MOA

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chloride channel activator

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lubiprostone AE

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diarrhea

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linaclotide, plecanatide MOA

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guanlyate cyclase receptor agonist

used for IBS-C

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alosetron MOA

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serotonin-3 receptor antagonist

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dicyclomine, hyoscyamine, glycopyrrolate MOA

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muscarinic receptor antagonist

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metoclopramide MOA

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dopamine-2 receptor antagonist

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23
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what is metoclopramide used for?

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gastroparesis

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alvimopan, naloxegol, methylnaltrexone, naldemedine MOA

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mu receptor antagonist

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mu receptor antagonist AE

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abd pain, diarrhea, opioid withdrawal

alvimopan - MI - hospital admin only

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polycarbophil, psyllium MOA

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bulk-forming laxative

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senna, bisacodyl MOA

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stimulant laxative

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laxatives AE

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abd pain, bloating/cramping, GI obstruction, electrolyte disturbance, diarrhrea

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lactulose, polyethylene glucol, mag hydroxide, mag citrate MOA

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osmotic laxatives

30
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antacid components AE

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calcium - constipation, hyperCa

mag - diarrhea, hypermag

carbonate - eructation

alumninum - constipation, hyperaluminemia, hypophosphatemia

sodium - fluid retention

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famotidine, cimetidine, nizatadine MOA

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H2 receptor antagonist

32
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H2 receptor antagonist AE

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sedation, thrombocytopenia, confusion

cimetidine - gynecomastia, decreased libido, impotence

33
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esomeprazole, dexlansoprazole, pantoprazole,, omeprazole, lansoprazole, rebeprazole MOA

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PPI AEs

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c. diff, pneumonia, hypomag, B12 deficiency, iron deficiency, fractures

take w food (except dexlansoprazole)

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39
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GERD step up therapy

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mild & intermittent

H2 antagonist PRN
H2 angagonist BID
Low dose PPI QD
PPI QD

40
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GERD step down therapy

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severe or frequent GERD

PPI QD
low dose PPI QD
BID H2 antagonist
PRN H2 antagonist

41
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GERD tx considerations

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not for long term tx except:

Barrett’s esophagus
severe erosive esophagitis
symptomatic GERD following PPI withdrawal

42
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common causes of PUD

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h. pylori infection
NSAIDS (COX-1 inhibition)
critical illness

43
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PUD therapy principles

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discontinue NSAID
evaluate need for aspirin
treat H. pylori

give PPI!!!
uncomplicated - QD
complicated/H. pylori - BID

44
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H. pylori treatment

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PPI BID & abx

amoxicillin & clarithromycin (resistance) x14d + PPI

bismuth subsalicylate, tetracycline, metronidazole + PPI

45
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post op N/V prevention

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high risk - prophylaxis w 3 antiemetics from different classes

moderate risk - 2 antiemetics from different classes

low risk - depends on anesthesia (inhalation/total IV - dexamethasone + ondansetron)

46
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CINV acute emesis occurs

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within 1-2 h of chemo

47
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CINV delayed emesis occurs

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occurs >24h after chemo

48
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3 categories with highest therapeutic index for mgmt of CINV

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5-hydroxytryptamine receptor antagonist
neurokinin-1 receptor antagonists
glucocorticoids (dexamethasone)

49
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tx of highly emetogenic regimens

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4 days tx

day 1 - NK1RA + 5HT2 + dexameth + olanzapine

day 2-4: dexameth + olanzapine

50
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tx of moderately emetogenic regimen

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day 1 - NK1RA + 5-HT3RA + dexameth

day 2-3: 5-HT3 RA + dexameth

51
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low emetogenic regimen

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day 1 - 5-HT3RA or dexameth

52
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chronic constipation tx

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dietary fiber/ bulk forming laxatives

polyethylene glycol, senna, biscodyl

53
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opioid induced consitpation tx

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stimulant or osmotic laxative

bulk-forming laxative

lubiprostone or peripheral mu receptor antagonist

54
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IBS-C tx

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bulk forming laxative (psyllium)/soluble fiber
polyethylene glycol

libiprostone, linaclotide, plecanatide

55
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IBS-D tx

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loperamide
bile acid sequesterants
aldosetrol

56
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IBS-D PRN meds

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for abd pain/bloating

dicyclomine, glycopyrollate, hyoscyamine

57
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IBD med classes

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5-aminosalicylate derivative
glucocorticoids
immunosuppressants
TNFA inhibitors
a-4 integrin antagonist
interleukin antagonists
58
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most commonly used agent for IBD

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mesalamine

59
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sulfasalazine AE

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rash, folic acid deficiency, bone marrow suprression, SJS

60
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what is lubiprostone used for?

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IBS-C and opioid induced constipation

61
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what are linaclotide and plecanatide used for?

62
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diphenoxylate MOA

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structurally similar to meperidine, inhibits GI motility and slows GI propulsion

63
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muscarinic receptor antagonist least likely to cross the BBB

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glycoyrrolate

64
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what med should not be give IV?

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hydroxyzine, AEs through other routes

65
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serotonin-3 receptor antagonist with the longest half life and highest receptor selectivity

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palonosetron

66
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misoprostol MOA

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PGE1 analog - stimulates mucin and bicarb secretion

used for GERD/PUD

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