GI System Flashcards
1
Q
Anti-spasmodics (2 possible)
A
Hyoscine, Mebeverine
2
Q
Histamine H2 Antagonists (2 possible)
A
Cimetidine, Ranitidine
3
Q
Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPI) (3 possible)
A
Omeprazole, Lansoprazole, Esomeprazole
4
Q
Anti-Motility Drugs (1)
A
Loperamide (Imodium)
5
Q
Laxatives (6 possible)
A
Isphagula Husk (Bulk forming agent), Senna (Stimulant Laxative), Lactulose, Macrogols (e.g. movicol - an osmotically active laxative), Glycerol supplements, Phosphate enemas.
6
Q
Drugs used to treat Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis) (2 possible).
A
Mesalazine, Infliximab
7
Q
Antacids (2 possible)
A
Aluminium Hydroxide (Maalox) and Gaviscon (Compound Alginate)
