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Lecture 9 - Diarrhea, constipation, IBS Flashcards

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Constipation definition

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Less than 3-5 bowel movements/week or > 3 days with no bowel movement

hard or lumpy stool

straining, incomplete pooping

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Non-pharm tx for constipation

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increase fiber intake to 20-35g/day..fruits/veggies/grains

maintain adequate fluid intake
exercise
correct underlying disease

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Agents that cause softening of feces in 1-3 days

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Bulk forming agents + osmotic agents:
Methylcellulose**, Polycarbophil, psyllium, polyethylene 3350

Emollients:
Docusate, Lactulose, Sorbitol

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Agents that result in soft or semifluid stool in 6-12hrs

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Bisacodyl
Senna
Magnesium sulfate = low dose

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Agents that cause watery evacuation in 1-6hrs

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used for extreme constipation, bowel prep. draw electrolytes into colon lumen..water follows…

Mag citrate
Mag hydroxide (milk of magnesia)
Mag sulfate = high dose
Sodium phosphates
Bisacodyl
Gavilyte= polyethylene glycol electrolyte prep
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Lubiprostone (Amitiza) MOA

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activates chloride channels in GI tract to increase intestinal fluid secretions

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Lubiprostone (Amitiza) ADE + usages

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Diarrhea
nausea

used for chronic constipation
IBS w/ constipation in females > 18yrs old

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Linaclotide (Linzess) ADE + indications

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Diarrhea
Abdominal pain

chronic constipation

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Linaclotide taken on full or empty stomach?

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empty stomach

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Plecanatide (trulance) ADE + uses

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diarrhea way less
some other like URI, farting, AST/ALT elev, sinusitis

Used for chronic constipation

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Prucalopride (Motegrity) MOA

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5-HT4 receptor agonist…stimulates peristalsis, increases colonic motility

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Prucalopride (Motegrity) ADE

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Most common: HA/N/D/abdominal pain

Less common: warning/precaution suicidal behavior

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Prucalopride (Motegrity) Indications

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chronic constipation

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Prucalopride Dosing

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w/ or w/o food

2mg/day, dose adjust for renal

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Managing opioid induced constipation (> 4 wks)

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Osmotic or stimulant laxative

Lubiprostone or opioid receptor antagonist

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Managing acute constipation (< 3-6months)

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add osmotic laxative if no relief trial 2-4weeks

Add stimulate laxative if no BM in 2 days or no relief

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Managing chronic constipation ( > 6 months)

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Trial of intestinal secretagogue

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Acute Diarrhea

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less than 14 days

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Persistent Diarrhea

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More than 14 days

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Chronic Diarrhea

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over 30 days

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causes of Diarrhea

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Bacteria
Viruses
Parasites
Medications - abx, laxatives, antacids, colchicine

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Self-care exclusion criteria

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Signs of systemic illness = fever, chills, anorexia
Signs of moderate/severe dehydration
chronic diarrhea
Diarrhea w/ blood or mucus in stool

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non-pharm diarrhea treatment

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Typically self limiting

water and electrolytes
bland diet as diarrhea decreases

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Absorbants MOA

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non-specific, absorbs nutrients/toxins/drugs and digestive juices

Well-tolerated

Questionable efficacy

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1st line diarrhea

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Peptobismol or Bismut subsalicylate

precaution: interaction w/ anticoagulants, salicylic, reye syndrome

ADE: darkening of stool + tongue

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Loperamide (Anti-peristalsis agent) info (Immodium)

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indicated: diarrhea + travelers Diarrhea

Well tolerated

Precaution: Beers Criteria, Dementia, Cognitive impairment.

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Loperamide OTC dosing

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4mg then 2 mg after each loose stool

max: 16mg per day

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Probiotics info

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MOA: replace colonic microflora, restores normal function

Dosage depend on formulation

29
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Monitoring and follow-up for diarrhea

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typically resolves in < 72hrs

full resolution of symptoms in 3-7 days

Medical referral is appropriate for signs and symptoms that are persistent or worsen

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IBS characterized by….

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Chronic abdominal pain
Abdominal bloating/distension
Change in bowel habits = constipation, diarrhea, mixed features

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Potential IBS Risk factors

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Gastroenteritis
Psychosocial Factors
Genetics
Fibromyalgia, migraine
Asthma
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Signs and Symptoms of IBS

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Abdominal pain
Changes in bowel movements
Upper GI symptoms
Abdominal Distension

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ALARM symptoms IBS

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FEver
GI/rectal bleeding
Anemia
Family history of IBD
onset after age 50
unexplained weightloss
Pain that is progressive/ sleep preventive
Unrelenting diarrhea
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IBS-C

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IBS w/ predominant constipation

35
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IBS-D

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IBS w. predominant diarrhea

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IBS-M

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IBS with mixed bowel habits

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IBS-U

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IBS with unclassified bowel habits

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Rome IV Diagnostic Criteria

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Recurrent abdominal pain, atleast 1 day per week in the last 3 months associated with 2 or more of the following….

  1. Related to defecation
  2. Associated w/ a change in stool frequency
  3. Associated w/ change in stool form/appearance

must be fulfilled for the last 3 months with symptom onset at least 6 months before diagnosis

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Goals of IBS treatment

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improve specific symptoms
improve quality of life
prevent complications

40
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non-pharm tx of IBS

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1st line = Diet and Modification
FODAMP diet
exercise

41
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for IBS-C use….

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Bulk forming agents
Osmotic Laxatives
Plecanatide
Lubiprostone = strong recommendation
Linaclotide
Tenapanor
Tegaserod
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Tenapanor (Ibsrela) MOA

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acts locally = poor GI absorption
Inhibits Na-H exchanger
reduces Na absorption, increase lumen water secretion

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Tenapanor (Ibsrela) ADE + dosing

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diarrhea - 15/16%
Severe in 2.5%

take immediate before breakfast and dinner

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Tegaserod (Zelnorm) MOA

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5-HT4 receptor partial agonist the inc peristalsis and intestinal secretion

45
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Tegaserod (Zelnorm) ADE

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HA
Diarrhea
Chest pain, Heart attack and stroke*****

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Tegaserod (Zelnorm) dosing

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Females only…before meals for 4-6weeks

ppl < 65 females without history of MI, CVA, TIA or angina

47
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IBS-D drugs

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Eluxadoline (Viberzi)
Rifaximin (Xifaxan)** recommended for pretreatment
Alosetron (Lotronex)

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Eluxadoline (Viberzi) MOA

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Mixed Mu and Kappa opioid receptor agonist, delta-opioid receptor antagonist

Locally reduces abdominal pain and diarrhea

49
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Eluxadoline (Viberzi) ADE

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Constipation
Abdominal pain
Pancreatitis = rare

50
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Eluxadoline (Viberzi) doses

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D/c if constipation persist > 4 days

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Rifaximin dosing

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14 days, retreat up to 2 times

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Alosetrone (Lotronex) info

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approved w/ severe diarrhea in females refractory to conventional therapy.

only available through MD Lotronex Prescribing program

53
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Peppermint Oil

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For global IBS symptoms

limited commercial preparations

generally well tolerated

54
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Gut-directed psychotherapies

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CBT
CDH

targets accompanying depression, anxiety, chronic pain

55
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Probiotics for IBS

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not recommended by AGA, low lvl of evidence supporting

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Antiplasmatics…

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thought to be somewhat beneficial

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IBS-C treatment algo

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  1. osmotic laxatives = constipation
  2. antispasmodics = abdominal pain
  3. Secretagogues = 2nd line, Tegaserod = 3rd line
  4. add low dose TCA, SNRI, CBT if no response
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IBS-D treatment algo

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  1. Loperamide = diarrhea
  2. antispasmodics = abdominal pain
  3. Rifaximin = 2nd line, Alosetron = 3rd line
  4. add low dose TCA, SNRI, CBT if no response

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