Lewis 47 - Lower GI Problems Flashcards
MOA/Class
hycosamine
dicyclomine
Decreases stomach and intestinal motility and the secretion of stomach fluids, including acid.
Anticholinergic
Tucker 33
Side Effects
hycosamine
dicyclomine
drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth, urinary retention, tachycardia
Tucker 33
Nursing Considerations
hycosamine
dicyclomine
Additive effects with other anticholinergics.
Tucker 33
Indications
hycosamine
dicyclomine
IBS-D
Tucker 33
MOA/Class
alosetron
Decreased perception of pain and discomfort and decreased GI motility
Serotonin (5-HT3) receptor antagonist
Tucker 58
Side Effects
alosetron
Severe constipation; ischemic colitis
Tucker 58
Nursing Considerations
alosetron
Last resort due to potential for significant side effects.
Tucker 58
Indications
alosetron
IBS-D
Tucker 58
MOA/Class
loperamide
Inhibits GI motility
Synthetic opiate
Tucker 58
Side Effects
loperamide
Constipation
Tucker 58
Nursing Considerations
loperamide
Use cautiously with history of GI obstruction. Monitor for dehydration with persistent diarrhea.
Tucker 58
Indications
loperamide
Diarrhea / IBS-D
Tucker 58
MOA/Class
linaclotide
Increases secretion of sodium, chloride, and bicarbonate (and fluid) into intestinal lumen
Guanylate cyclase-C receptors agonist
Tucker 58
Side effects
linaclotide
Diarrhea, altered electrolyte levels
Tucker 58
Nursing Considerations
linclotide
Contraindicated with possibility of bowel obstruction
Tucker 58
Indications
linaclotide
IBS-C
Tucker 58
MOA/Class
sulfasalazine
mesalamine
Antiinflammatory
Salicylate/DMARD
Tucker 16
Side Effects
sulfasalazine
mesalamine
GI upset
Tucker 16
Nursing Considerations
sulfasalazine
mesalamine
Monitor for salicylate toxicity (tinnitus, headache, dizziness, acidosis).
Wear sunscreen (photosensitivity).
Increase folic acid intake with sulfasalazine.
Tucker 16
Indications
sulfasalazine
mesalamine
irritable bowel disease (IBD)
rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
Tucker 16
MOA/Class
adalimumab
Blocks action of TNF - a proinflammatory mediator
Tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blocker
Tucker 16