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Lower GI drugs Flashcards

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Important regulators of motility and water absorption

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  • -Acetylcholine
  • -Serotonin
  • -Dopamine
  • -Enkephalins
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Where is 5HT released from?

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Enterochromaffin Cells (function as sensory receptors)

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What drugs work at the level of the sensory neurons?

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SSRI’s, bulk-forming laxatives, contact cathartics, 5HT3 antagonists, 5HT4 agonists

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Afferent neuron NTs

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cGRP, glutamate, substance P

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5HT

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Major player in lower GI pathology, especially IBS

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SSRI drug names

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Fluoxetine, paroxetine, sertraline

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What are SSRI’s most beneficial in treating (related to GI)?

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–Constipation predominant IBS

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Mechanism of SSRIs in GI system

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Decrease reuptake of 5HT into EC cells –> increase 5HT in synapse–> increase afferent activity –> increase peristalsis

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Bulk laxative names

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Dietary fiber, methylcellulose, polycarbophil, psyllium

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Bulk laxative MOA

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  • -Drugs that attract H2O and increase stool mass
  • -Act as “stool stabilizers”
  • -Increase lumen distention
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How do bulk laxatives act on diarrhea?

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Decrease bowel movements, make stool more solid and decrease pain

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How do bulk laxatives act on constipation?

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Increase bowel movements, makes stool more loose, decrease pain

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What factors limit the use of bulk laxatives?

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  1. Neurons generating peristaltic reflex must be functional (enteric system must be working)
  2. Cause of constipation must be known
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Side effects of bulk laxatives

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Allergies, increased flatulence, increased obstruction

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Contact cathartic names

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Anthraquinone derivatives, bisacodyl, castor oil

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Anthraquinone derivative names

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Casacara sagrada, danthron, senna

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Bisacodyl

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  • -Prodrug
  • -Almost 6 hr latency to effect
  • -Acts on large intestine
  • -Less potent than castor oil
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Anthraquinones

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  • -Act on large intestine

- -Less potent than castor oil

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Castor oil

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  • -Acts on both small and large intestine
  • -Short latency
  • -Extremely potent effects
  • -More significant side effects
  • -Activate ricinoteric acid
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Contact cathartic MOA?

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Thought to be irritation of mucosa

Not sure if dependent on enteric nervous system

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Side effects of contact cathartics

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  • -Dependency (can’t have BM until take the drug)
  • -Destroy myenteric plexus long term
  • -Pigmentation of the mucosa (“melonosis coli”)
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Additional side effects of castor oil

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Dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, uterine contractions

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5HT3 receptor antagonist

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Alosetron

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Alosetron MOA

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  • -Decrease afferent stimulation–> decreases peristalsis

- -Longer duration of action than antiemetic

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Alosetron therapeutic uses

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Diarrhea predominant IBS

  • -Only used when everything else has failed
  • -Restricted use (compassionate use only)
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Alosetron side effects

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  • -Constipation (30% of patients, 10% must stop drug, 0.1% require hospitalization)
  • -0.3% develop ischemic colitis–> can be fatal, increased with inhibitors and substrates of Cyp1A2
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5HT4 receptor agonists

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Cisapride (also a 5HT3 antagonist) and tegaserod (more selective)

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5HT4 receptor agonists MOA

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Receptors located on presynaptic terminals–> increase release of NT from afferent neurons–> increase peristalisis

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5HT4 receptor agonists therapeutic use

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  • -Used when no other options available, restricted availability
  • -Tegaserod: constipation predominant IBS
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5HT4 receptor agonist side effects

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  • -CV toxicity (esp. arrhythmias–long QT)

- -85% w/long QT had pre-existing conditions and/or admin of Cyp3A4 inhibitors

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Opiates (that work in GI system) drug names

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  • -Loperamide

- -Diphenoxylate

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Opiate action in GI system

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Decrease both GI motility and water excretion and are the most effective antidiarrheal drugs

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Can loperamide or diphenoxylate cross the BBB?

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Loperamide cannot, but diphenoxylate can sort of cross the BBB (so given via prescription)

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What can be used to offset the constipation caused by opiate analgesics?

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Alvimopan and methylnaltroxone

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What are the Mu receptor antagonists?

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Alvimopan and methylnaltroxone

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Opiate MOA

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  • -Inhibition of motility and secretion

- –Generally don’t cross the BBB very well

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Why is diphenoxylate usually given with atropine?

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Atropine blocks muscarinic receptors–> decreases contraction and also has unpleasant side effects making it less likely to be abused

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Therapeutic uses of opiates in GI system?

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–Most effective antidiarrheals and good against most forms of diarrhea

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Side effects of opiates

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  • -Abdominal cramps
  • -TOXIC MEGACOLON if pt has ulcerative colitis
  • -HIGH doses of diphenoxylate–> euphoria –> can lead to physical dependence
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Mu receptor antagonists MOA

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  • -Don’t cross BBB

- -Selective antagonists

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Therapeutic uses of Mu receptor antagnoists

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  • -Constipation caused by opiate therapy
  • -Alvimopan: short-term use in hospitalized patients
  • -Methylnaloxone: long-term palliative care
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Alvimopan side effects

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Increased risk of MI

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D2 receptor antagonist drug names

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Domperidone (doesn’t cross BBB)

Metoclopramide (most widely available in the US)

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D2 receptor antagonist MOA

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–Cholinomimetics (increased actions of Ach in gut –> inhibition of DA inhibition–> increases motility in entire gut–> prokinetic

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Domperidone therapeutic uses

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–Compassionate use only in US. Impaired motility, esp. decreased gastric emptying (e.g . from vagotomy, diabetic gastroparesis)

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Metoclopramide use

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Antiemetic

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D2 receptor antagonist side effects

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–Somnolence, nervousness, agitation, anxiety, dystonia, tardive dyskinesia (irreversible), parkinsonism, increased prolactin release (menstrual disorders, impotence, galactorrhea)

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TCA’s MOA

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  • -Decrease reuptake of postganglionic sympathetic neurons –> increase activation of alpha2 on presynaptic terminals of Ach postganglionic parasympathetic nerves–> decrease Ach release–> decrease motility.
  • -Decrease reuptake of DA–> increases activation of D2 receptors
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TCA drug names

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Amitriptyline and desipramine

50
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What drugs stimulate motilin?

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Macrolide antibiotics (eg erythromycin)

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What drugs influence chloride secretion?

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Lubiprostone, linaclotide, crofelemer, octreotide, bismuth subsalicylate, opiates.

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How do osmotic cathartics and bile acid binding resins work?

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Increasing or reducing the osmotic load in the colon

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MOA of lubiprostone

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  • -Activates ClC-2–> increases Cl- secretion

- -Poorly absorbed–> almost no systemic effects

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Lubiprostone therapeutic uses

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Chronic constipation and constipation-predominant IBS

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Lubiprostone side effects

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  • -Diarrhea
  • -Nausea/HA
  • -Increased fetal loss–NOT for use during pregnancy
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Linaclotide MOA

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  • -Activates guanylyl cyclase C (cGMP)–> activates CFTR–> increases Cl- secretion–> increases H2O lumen
  • -Very little systemic absorption
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Linaclotide therapeutic uses

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Chronic constipation and constipation-predominant IBS

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Linaclotide side effects

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Diarrhea
Increased maternal death
Increased mortality of juvenile mice (contraindicated in peds)

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Crofelemer MOA

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  • -Voltage dependent inhibition of CFTR (and another Cl- channel)–> decreases Cl- secretion–> decreases Na+/H2O excretion–> firmer stool
  • -Little systemic absorption
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Crofelemer therapeutic uses

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Diarrhea from anti-HIV drug treatment

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Somatostatin analogue drug name

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Octreotide

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Octreotide MOA

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Synthetic: longer T1/2 than somatostatin. Decreases fluid secretion. Low doses increase motility, high doses decrease motility

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Octreotide therapeutic uses

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Off label: SEVERE diarrhea from dumping syndrome, short bowel syndrome, vagotomy, AIDS

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Octreotide side effects

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  • -Impaired pancreatic secretion–> decreased fat absorption (can cause fat soluble vitamin deficiency)
  • -decreased GI motility (dose dependent)–> nausea, abdominal pain, flatulence
  • -decreased gallbladder contractility–> gallstones (50%), acute cholecystitis (rare)
  • -Insulin/glucagon imbalance
  • -Hypothyroidism and bradycardia
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Bismuth subsalicylate MOA

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Salicylate decreases PG and Cl- secretion in LARGE INTESTINE, antimicrobial, bind enterotoxins

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Bismuth subsalicylate therapeutic uses

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PREVENTION and tx of traveller’s diarrhea

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Bismuth subsalicylate side effects

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  • -Blackening of stool and tongue

- -High doses: salicylate toxicity: tinnitus, acid-base disturbances etc.

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Osmotic cathartic drug names

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Lactulose, magnesium hydroxide, sodium phosphate, polyethylene glycol electrolyte solution

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Osmotic cathartic MOA

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Not absorbed–> increased H2O in lumen by osmosis

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Osmotic cathartic therapeutic uses

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–Constipation: especially when enteric nervous system disrupted

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Lactulose therapeutic uses

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Decreases [ammonia]–> treats portal systemic encephalopathy

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What can occur if osmotic laxatives are absorbed systemically?

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Intravascular volume depletion and electrolyte imbalances (hyperphosphatemia, hypocalcemia, hypernatremia, hypokalemia).

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Who should osmotic cathartics be used with caution in?

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Elderly, frail, have renal insufficiency or have significant cardiac disease

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What can Mg(OH)2 cause in patients with kidney failure?

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Hypermagnesemia

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Lactulose side effects

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Metabolized by gut bacteria–> SEVERE cramps, flatulence, discomfort

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Bile acid binding resin drug names

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Cholestyramine, colestipol

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Bile acid binding resin MOA

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  • -Decreased reabsorption of bile salts–> secretory diarrhea (Crohn’s disease or resection of terminal ileum)
  • -Bind unabsorbed bile acids–> decreases H2O secretion
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Bile acid binding resin side effects

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  • -Bloating, flatulence, constipation, fecal impaction

- -Impairing absorption of other drugs and fat soluble vitamins

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Stool softener names

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Docusate, mineral oil

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Docusate MOA

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Surfactant

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Mineral oil MOA

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Lubricates

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Stool softener therapeutic uses

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Widespread clinically. Questionable effectiveness in all scenarios

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When should stool softeners not be used?

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Cases of undiagnosed abdominal pain or unknown intestinal pathology

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Side effects of Mineral Oil

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Lipid pneumonitis (if aspirated) 
Can cause decreased absorption of fat soluble vitamins
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Prokinetics

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Decrease motility throughout entire GI tract (not just the colon)

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Types of prokinetics

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  1. D2 receptor antagonists (metoclopramide)
  2. Macrolides (erythromycin)
  3. 5HT4 agonists (Cisapride–restricted use)
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Prokinetic uses

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Impaired gastric emptying and constipation (decreased motility in entire GI tract)

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Where are antidiarrheals NOT recommended?

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Bloody diarrhea, high fever, systemic toxicity

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What should prescription of laxatives be secondary to?

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Dietary modifications, increasing fluid uptake, and physical activity

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What has a mild effect and long latency?

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Laxatives

–Softening of feces (1-3 days)

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What has an intermediate effect and latency?

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Contact cathartics

–Semi-solid, soft stool (6-8 hrs)

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What has a strong effect and short latency?

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Osmotic cathartics and castor oil

–Watery evacuation (1-3 hrs)

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Constipation predominant IBS treatment

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Laxatives and cathartics. Tegaserod can be used (restricted availability)

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Diarrhea predominant IBS treatment

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Opiates. Alosetran can be used (restricted availability)

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