GI pharm Flashcards

1
Q

Antiemetics/ Phenothiazines

A

Prochlorperazine (Compazine)

Promethazine (Phernergan)

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2
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Antiemetics/ Phenothiazines precautions

A

Elderly
CNS depressants
poorly controlled seizures
liver dysfunction

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3
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Antiemetics/ Phenothiazines

SE

A
Sedation, anticholinergic
Dystonic reaction (benadryl or cogentin)
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4
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Antiemetics

Serotonin 5-HT3 Antagonists

A

Ondansetron - Zofran
Granisetron - kytril
Dolasetron - Anzemet

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5
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Antihistamines/Anticholergics

A

Benadryl
Meclizine - Antivert
Dramamine

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6
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Other antiemetics

Benzamides

A

Metoclopramide - Reglan

Trimethobenzamide - Tigan

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7
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Antidiarrheal

A

Lomotil

Loperamide - Imodium

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8
Q

Bismuth subsalicylate

A

Pepto-bismol
considered absorbant
Dark stools, black tongue

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9
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Loperamide

A

Immodium
Opioid agonist
Inhibits peristalsis, slow motility

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10
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Diphenoxylate/atropine

A

Lomitil
Opiod agonist, anticholingeric
Inhibits peristalsis and slows motility

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11
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Cholestyramine

A

Questran

Bile acid binding agent

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12
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OTC bulk forming laxatives

A

Metamucil - preferred
Fibercon
Citrucel

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13
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OTC bulk forming laxatives - pathophys

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not systemically absorbed
pulls water into stool
Stimulates movement in intestines

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14
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Surfactant Laxatives

A

Ducosate sodium - Colace

Stool softeners

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15
Q

Surfactant Laxatives

Uses

A

For pts who should not strain

**only prevent constipation - doesnt treat

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16
Q

Immune Modifiers

A

Azathioprine (Imuran, Azasan)
6-mercaaptopurine
Used of UC and Crohn’s

17
Q

Methotrexate

A

Antimetabolite

Crohn’s disease

18
Q

Anti-tumor necrosis factor agents

TNF Inhibitors

A

Infliximab - Remicade

19
Q

Antispasmodic Agents

A

Donnatal
Bentyl
Librax
Levsin