GI: Pharm and Lab Flashcards
1
Q
Neutralizes acid, inhibits production of pepsin
A
antacid
2
Q
Relieves flatulence
A
Maalox Plus; Myalanta
3
Q
drugs which block H2 antihistamine receptors, treats ulcers and GERD
A
H2 blockers
4
Q
H2 blockers (3)
A
cimetidine (Tagamet); ranitidine (Zantac)l nizatidine (axid)
5
Q
treat gastric/duodenal ulcers, GERD, erosive esophagitis
A
protein pump inhibitors
6
Q
common ending for protein pump inhibitors
A
-azole
7
Q
common ending for h2 blockers
A
-tidine
8
Q
prevents NSAID-induced gastric ulcers
A
Cytotec
9
Q
treat GI spasm due to IBS, diverticulitis, etc
A
anticholinergics
10
Q
3 types of laxatives
A
irritant; magnesium; mechanical