GI Pharmacology

Question 0

What GI disease does cimetidine treat? What is its mechanism of action?

Answer 0

Zollinger-Ellison syndrome; H2 receptor antagonist

Question 1

What two drugs can be used to treat individuals with Zollinger-Ellison syndrome?

Answer 1

1. Cimetidine: H2 receptor antagonists

2. Omeprazole: H+ pump inhibitor

Question 2

What GI disease does omeprazole treat? What is its mechanism of action?

Answer 2

Zollinger-Ellison; H+ pump inhibitor

Question 3

Analogues of which GI regulatory substance are considered possible treatment for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus?

Answer 3

GLP-1