GI Pharmacology Flashcards
Cimetidine MOA, AE?
MOA: Competitive inhibition of H2AE: CYP 450 Inhibitor=>Antiandrogenic effects, confusion
Omeprazole DOC? MOA? AE?
MOA: Irreversibly inhibits H+/K+ ATPase in stomach parietal cellsUse: DOC for Peptic Ulcer, gastritis, ZES, RefluxAE: Increased risk of C diff infection and
Bismuth/Sucralfate MOA? What is Bismuth mainly used for? What is unique about Sucralfate? AE? of bismuth
MOA: Binds to Ulcer base and protects it from further acid damageBismuth=>4 drug combo for H pyloriAE: Black tongueSucralfate=>prodrug that converts with acid (don’t use with antacids)
Misoprostol MOA? Use? AE?
MOA: PGE1 analog=>increases mucus secretionUse: Prevention of NSAID induced ulcersAE: abortion pill; don’t give it to pregos
Ocretotide MOA? Use?
MOA: Somatostatin analogUse: DOC for Acute variceal bleeds, Aromegaly, VIPoma, carcinoid tumors
Antacids affect weak bases in what way? weak acids? TCAs?
Increase absorption of weak basesDecreases absorption of weak acids and TCAs
AE of Aluminum hydroxide antacid? Magnesium hydroxide antacid? Calcium Carbonate?
AluMINIMUM amount of fecesCC=>Chelates!Mg=> Must Go to the bathroom
What is lactulose used for? MOA? AE?
DOC=>Hepatic encephalopathy=>promotes nitrogen excretion as NH4 by lowering the pH of the bowelAE: bloating like lactose
Sulfasalazine/Mesalamine MOA? Use? AE?
MOA: delivers 5-ASA to the entire bowelUse: DOC for initial Crohns/UCAE: Rash, hemolysis and renal tox (sulfasalazine)
Ondansetron (-Setron) MOA? Use? AE?
MOA: 5-HT3 antagonistUse: Antivomiting in patients with chemo (esp. Cisplatin)AE: QT interval prolongation
Metoclopramide+ (-azine)
MOA: D2 receptor antagonist=>increases motility and LES toneAE: EPS
Orlistat MOA? Use? AE?
MOA: inhibits Gastric and pancreatic lipase=>decreases breakdownUse: Weight LossAE: Steatorrhea, and decreased absorption of fat soluble vitamins
3 drug regimen for H pylori? 4 drug regimen?
PPI, Clarithromycin and AmoxicillinPPI, Bismuth, Tetracycline and metronidazole
If Ocretide does not work, what procedure can you do to stop acute variceal bleeding?
endoscopic band ligation