IBS/IBD Flashcards
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what is IBS?
Idiopathic chronic relapsing disorder with abdominal discomfort and change in bowel habits
What is the goal with txt of IBS?
relieve symptoms (constipation, diarrhea, abd pain/bloating) and improve bowel function -we don't know what causes it so we just txt symptoms
IBS is a chronic ____ not a chronic _____ condition. what does this mean for us when txting it?
chronic relapsing not chronic progressive
- although we want to give comfort, careful with meds as risks can outweigh benefits (b/c we’re not decreasing morbidity/serious complications with our treatment anyways)
IBS what are some examples of food triggers vs natural fiber sources ?
food trigger example: raw veges, caffeine, carbonation, fructose and sorbitol
natural fiber example: Beans (navy, kidney, pinto); broccoli, celery, apples, pears, strawberries
_______ can improve abdominal pain and global symptoms
They may be considered for patients with moderate to severe symptoms
anti-depressants
three main categories of IBS
constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain/bloating
all three kinds of mild IBS are treated with ?
education, stress management, diet and exercise
moderate IBS-C txt options
Osmotic Laxative: Polyethylene glycol (Miralax)
severe IBS-C txt options (2)
Prescription Laxative:
- Chloride Channel Activator : lubiprostone
- Guanylate Cyclase-C Agonist: linaclotide, plecanatide
moderate IBS-D txt options (2)
Antidiarrheal Agent:
- Loperamide
- Bile Acid Sequestrants
severe IBS-D txt options: (2)
Antibiotic : rifaxamin
5-HT3 antagonist : Alosetron
moderate IBS- abd pain/bloating txt options (3)
Antispasmodic:
- Peppermint oil
- Dycyclomine
- Hyoscyamine
severe IBS-abd pain/bloating txt options (2)
- TCAs: Amitriptyline
2. SSRIs: -cytalopram and fluoxetine
3 groups of drugs we can use for IBS
antidepressants, antispasmotics, probiotics
antidepressants can be used for ____
while antispasmotics can be used for _____
both txt abdominal pain but in addition…
antidepressants: global symptoms
antispasmodics: acute attacks of pain or before meals for postprandial symptoms
what two probiotics can we use for IBS?
(lactobacillus & bifidobacterium)
what can probiotics do for IBS?
Reduces IBS symptoms
Improve abdominal pain, bloating, flatulence
Help to restore normal GI flora
IBS D&C w/ abd pain: txt as a ____ syndrome . first line and second line drugs?
chronic pain
first line: antidepressants (TCAs)
second line: antidepressants (SSRIs)
what TCA-antidepressant do we go to for IBS D&C w/pain? what properties of this drug are helpful for this kind of IBS and how?
Amitriptyline
-Anticholinergic properties of TCA are helpful at decreasing motility & GI secretions without affecting mental status
dosage of TCAs (Amitriptyline) for IBS?
-Low dosage (10-50mg for IBS vs 150mg or more for depression) decreases adverse effects
what are the SSRIs we use for second line IBS D&C w/ pain?
Paroxetine (Paxil); Citalopram (Celexa); Fluoxetine (Prozac)
the_______ are anticholinergics
antispasmodics
what are the 2 antispasmodic drugs we use?
Dicyclomine (Bentyl)
Hyoscyamine (Levsin)
(“mine”)
MOA of anti-spasmodics?
Inhibiting muscarinic input in the enteric plexus & on smooth muscle
Decreases contractility of intestinal smooth muscle