Koh GI Flashcards
GERD
Heartburn, food/acid in esophagus
From faulty sphincter, hiatal hernia, obesity, preg
Gastric Ulcer
Lesser curvature of stomach
Pain after eating
some N+V
Older people-10%
Duodenal Ulcer
Upper duodenum
pain 2-4 hrs after eating (food helps)
Rarely N/V
Younger pop-90%
Stress Ulcers
More acid, less mucus and blood Q
mucosal injury in stomach
very ill pts, but heals fast
EtOH or steroid induced
Defensive factors
Mucus
Bicarb
Blood Flow- maintains mucosal integrity
Prostaglandins (PGE1+2) inhibit acid
Aggressive Factors
Gastric and Bile Acids Pepsin H. pylori (75% of cases) NSAIDS Smoking
Cells of Acid Secretion
Parietal- gastrin, H2, M3
Enterochromaffin like- gastrin + M3
->cause histamine relase
Antacid “interactions”
Increases gastric emptying
Binds with Fe and tetracyclines
Urinary alkalization
Caution in renal failure
Sodium Bicarbonate
Systemic, rapid, short DOA
Best agent, but in combos
Caution in Na restricted pts
Calcium Carbonate
Partially systemic, rapid, longer DOA
still subject to rebound, CO2, and Milk-Alkali
Magnesium Products
Non-Systemic, fairly rapid
Mg not absorbed but caution in renal failure
Diarrhea main SE
Aluminum salts (Rolaids)
Non-Systemic, not absorbed
Slow acting, sustained
binds phosphate
Constipation main SE
Simethicone (Mylanta)
Defoaming agent that increases surface tension of gas bubble to speed passage in gut
H2 blockers (general)
decreases both basal and stimulated acid
»decreases pepsin levels
no effect on GI emptying or tone
Safe, minor SE, DrOCh for IV
PPIs
most prescribed class irreversible antagonist of H/K >>covalent bond short half life, no dose reduction DOC for GERD and PUD
Ulcer healing time
gastric = 6-8wks duodenal = 4wks
“Triple Therapy”
PPI (antimicrobial) + 2 antibiotics x2wks
Sucralfate
sulfated sucrose, forms paste barrier
no effect on pH
decrease absorption of some drugs
misoprostol (Cytotec)
mimics PGE1
inhibits acid, increases bicarb and mucus
TID-QID, CI in preggers
FDA approved for ulcers
Pepto Bismol
bismuth not absorbed, salicylate is
antimicrobial, coats ulcers, reduces poop freq
never give if under 12
Bulk-forming laxatives
Absorb water to increase bulk results in 1-3 days methylcellulose polycarbophil psyllium
Emollients (stool softeners)
allow lipids and water to penetrate stool
1-3 d PO, 6-12hrs rectally
docusate products
Lubricants
coats stool»stops H2O reabsorption
results in 8hrs
mineral oil and glycerine supp.
take 2hr before or after food
Osmotics (saline) properties
draws fluid into stool
for pre-op
can lead to dehydration
poop in 1-3hrs w high dose, 2-8 low dose
Osmotics products
Sugars/Salts: MgOH, sorbitol, lactulose, Mg citrate or phosphate, Na phosphate.
Polyethylene Glycol: large volumes given, “inert”