GI Pharmacology B&B Flashcards
name 4 OTC antacids
- sodium bicarbonate (Alka Seltzer)
- calcium carbonate (Tums)
- aluminum hydroxide
- magnesium hydroxide
what are the potential side effects of sodium bicarbonate (Alka Seltzer), and why does this make sense? (3)
- bloating/belching - via CO2 production
- alkalosis - via bicarb (duh)
- fluid retention - via NaCl production
NaHCO3 + HCl <> NaCl - H2O + CO2
what are the potential side effects of calcium carbonate (Tums), and why does this make sense? (6)
- bloating/belching - via CO2 production
- alkalosis - via bicarb
- constipation - via Ca2+ (decreases GI motility)
- hypercalcemia - would really need to take a lot, but can be used for tx of hypocalcemia
- milk alkali syndrome (historic, if taken for ulcers): hypercalcemia + metabolic alkalosis + renal failure
- acid rebound - acid surge once antacid leaves stomach
CaCO3 + 2HCl <> CaCl2 + H2O + CO2
what are the potential side effects of aluminum hydroxide (antacid), and why does this make sense? (2)
- constipation - aluminum decreases GI motility.
- hypophosphatemia (would have to take a lot) - due to aluminum binding phosphate, which can be used in renal failure
Al(OH)3 + 3HCl <> AlCl3 + 3H2O
in which patients might you see aluminum toxicity, and why? how does it present? (3)
renal failure patients are sometimes given aluminum hydroxide (antacid) because aluminum binds phosphate - can be used to reduce hyperphosphatemia seen in renal failure
aluminum toxicity causes bone pain/muscle weakness/osteomalacia, dementia, ”iron resistant anemia” (microcytic anemia, does not improve with iron supplementation)
Pt w/ PMH of renal failure presents w/ fatigue and muscle weakness. PE is notable for pallor. Iron studies indicate a microcytic anemia. They are given iron supplements, but their condition does not improve. What is the cause of their “iron deficient” anemia?
aluminum toxicity: renal failure patients are sometimes given aluminum hydroxide (antacid) because aluminum binds phosphate - can be used to reduce hyperphosphatemia seen in renal failure
aluminum toxicity causes bone pain/muscle weakness/osteomalacia, dementia, ”iron resistant anemia” (microcytic anemia, does not improve with iron supplementation)
what are the potential side effects of magnesium hydroxide (antacid)? (2)
- osmotic diarrhea - poorly absorbed, sometimes used as osmotic laxative (“milk of magnesia”)
- hypermagnesemia (would need to take a lot) - hypotension, bradycardia
Mg(OH)2 + 2HCl <> MgCl2 + 2H2O
name 4 drugs that exhibit poor absorption in patients taking antacids
- tetracycline
- fluoroquinolones
- isoniazid
- iron supplements
this is because they bind the metals in antacids
[think of the metal ribbons in the Sketchy vids!]
name 4 histamine H2 receptor blockers
- famotidine
- ranitidine
- nizatidine
- cimetidine
[Famous Cinemas Ran Nicely]
what are the side effects of cimetidine that caused its disuse in the modern era? (4)
H2 blocker
- potent P450 inhibitor
- anti-androgen —> gynecomastia, impotence, prolactinemia
- cross BBB —> dizziness, confusion, headache
- reduces creatinine excretion
name 4 PPI
- omeprazole
- pantoprazole
- lansoprazole
- esomeprazole
[the OMElet in the PAN LANded SOMEwhere]
name 3 potential adverse effects of omeprazole, pantoprazole, lansoprazole, and esomeprazole
- Clostridium difficile infection - due to loss of H+ protection
- pneumonia - due to more pathogens in upper GI tract, due to loss of H+ protection
- malabsorption - Mg2+, Ca2+, B12, iron, vitamin C
what are the clinical uses of bismuth salicylate? (2)
aka Pepto-Bismol/ Kaopectate
- gastric ulcers/erosions - most effective in H. pylori ulcers (“quadruple therapy” instead of triple therapy)
- diarrhea - salicylate inhibits prostaglandins —> decreased mucus secretion into stool
note, bismuth reacts with hydrogen sulfide in the colon, forming black-colored stools (can look like GI bleeding)
what is the clinical use of sucralfate?
sucralfate = sulfated polysaccharide + aluminum hydroxide
negative charge binds to positively charged H+ in ulcers —> ulcer healing
side effects are rare because it is not absorbed
name 7 osmotic laxatives (there are others)
- magnesium hydroxide (milk of magnesia)
- magnesium citrate
- polyethylene glycol (Miralax)
- sodium polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate)
- sorbitol (sugar alcohol)
- sodium phosphate
- lactulose
what is the clinical use (2) of sodium polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate)?
“cation exchange resin” - binds potassium
can be used as osmotic laxative or to treat mild hyperkalemia
what is the special use of the osmotic laxative lactulose?
lactulose = synthetic disaccharide used as osmotic laxative but also to treat hyperammonemia
bacteria in colon break down lactulose into fatty acids —> lowers colonic pH, favors formation of NH4+ (not absorbable) over NH3
NH4+ is trapped in colon —> decreased plasma ammonia
what is the clinical use of bisacodyl (Dulcolax), senna (Senokot), and docusate?
bisacodyl (Dulcolax) and senna (Senokot) = “stimulant laxatives” (increase GI motility)
docusate = stool softener (also laxative)
MOA and clinical use of ondansetron
ondansetron = 5-HT3 receptor antagonist used as anti-emetic, esp. in chemo patients
5-HT3 R found in vomiting center in medulla and vagal/spinal nerves to GI tract
side effects = headache + contraption
MOA and clinical use (2) of metoclopramide
metoclopramide (Reglan) = D2 receptor antagonist
- in GI: block D2 = block ACh —> increased gastric motility, tx gastroparesis (esp. diabetics)
- in CNS: block D2 = block chemo trigger zone in area postrema (medulla) —> anti-emetic (esp. patients with migraines)
note, D2 blockade can also cause extrapyramidal symptoms (restless, akathisia, dystopia, tardive dyskinesia)