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GI pharmacology Flashcards

1
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What drugs are acid supressors

A

antacids
H2 receptor antagonists
PPI

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What is the treatment for Crohns disease

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5ASAs for crohns

  • treated with prednisolone for short term for CD and UC
  • Treated with azathioprine long term for both
  • Treated with methotrexate for just UC
  • Biologics help with the inflammation
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What is the treatment for H pylori

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Triple therapy for a week

CAP
Clarithromycin
Amoxicillin
PPI

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What is the function of alginates like gaviscon

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Create a protective reflux barrier

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How do hitamine receptor antagonists reduce acid secretion

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Histamine binding to the H2 receptor on the parietal cell stimulares gastric acid secretion so the antagonist reduces this

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What are H2 receptor antagonist examples

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Ranitidine

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What drug can be used to reduce bile transport through the body

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Ursodeoxycholic acid

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