GI Pharmacology Flashcards

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What is the MOA of H2 blockers?

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Reversible block of histamine H2 receptors to decrease H+ secretion by parietal cells

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What are the indications for H2 blockers?

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Peptic ulcer, gastritis and esophageal reflux

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What are the adverse effects of H2 blockers?

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Prolactin release: Gynecomastia, decreased libido, impotence in males
Cimetidine inhibits P450

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What are the H2 blockers?

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Cimetidine, Ranitidine, Famotidine, and Nizatidine

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What is the MOA of PPIs?

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Irreversibly inhibit H+/K+ ATPase in stomach parietal cells

Decreases proton secretion by parietal cells

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What are the inidications for PPIs?

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Peptic ulcer, gastritis, mid-esophageal Reflux and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome

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What are some PPIs?

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Omeprazole, Lansoprazole

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What is the MOA of Misoprostol?

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PGE1 analog, increase production and secretion of gastric mucous barrier, decreased acid production

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What are the indications for Misoprostol?

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Prevents NSAID-induced peptic ulcers, maintenance of a Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Induce labor

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What are the Adverse Effects of Misoprostol?

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Diarrhea; Contraindicated in women of childbearing potential abortion inducing drug

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What is the MOA of Octreotide?

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Long-acting somatostatin analog

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What are the indications for Octreotide?

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Acute variceal bleeds, acromegaly, VIPoma, carcinoid tumors

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What are the Adverse Effects of Octreotide?

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Nausea, cramps, steatorrhea

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What is the MOA of Bismuth and Sucralfate?

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Bind to ulcer base, providing physical protection allows bicarbonate ion secretion to reestablish pH gradient in the mucous layer

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What is Bismuth and Sucralfate used for?

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Increase ulcer healing, traveler’s diarrhea

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What is the MOA of Infliximab?

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Monoclonal antibody to TNF-alpha

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What are the Indications for Infliximab?

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Crohn’s Disease, Rheumatoid arthritis

18
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What are the Adverse Effects of Infliximab?

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Respiratory infection (including reactivation of latent TB) fever, hypotension

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What is the MOA of Sulfasalazine?

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A combination of sulfapyridine (antibacterial) and 5-aminosalicylic acid (anti-inflammtory) activated by colonig bacteria

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What are the indications for Sulfalazine?

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UC, Crohn’s disease

21
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What are the Adverse Effects of Sulfasalazine?

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Malaise, nausea, Sulfonamide toxicity, reversible Oligospermia

22
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What is the MOA of Odansetron?

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5-HT3 antagonist, powerful central acting antiemetic

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What are the indications for Odansetron?

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Control vomiting in patients undergoing chemo therapy and postoperatively

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What are the Adverse Effects of Odansetron?

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Headache, constipation, dizziness

25
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What is the MOA osmotic Laxatives?

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Provide osmotic load to draw water out
Lactulose treats Hepatic encephalopathy: gut flora degrades it into metabolites (lactic acid and acetic acid) that promote Nitrogen excretion as NH4+

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What is the indication for Osmotic Laxatives?

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Constipation

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What are the Adverse Effects of Osmotic Laxatives?

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Diarrhea, dehydration, may be abused by bulimics

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What are the Osmotic Laxatives?

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Magnesium hydroxide, mag citrate, polyethylene glycol, Lactulose

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What is the MOA of Metoclopramide?

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D2 receptor antagonist; increase resting tone, contractility LES tone, motility

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What are the indications for Metoclopramide?

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Diabetic and post-surgery gastroparesis

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What are the Adverse Effects of Metoclopramide?

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Increased Parkinsonian effects, restlessness, drowsiness, fatigue, depression, nausea, diarrhea
Drug interaction with digoxin and diabetic agents
contraindicated in small bowel obstruction