lower GI meds

Question 1

what are corticosteroids used for?

Answer 1

flare ups of ulcerative colitis & crohn’s

Question 2

what is psyllium used for?

Answer 2

constipation predominant IBS

Question 3

psyllium considerations

Answer 3

d/c with any abd cramping

Question 4

what is linaclotide used for

Answer 4

constipation predominant IBS

Question 5

linaclotide MOA

Answer 5

increases intestinal fluid - makes it easier for stool to pass

Question 6

linaclotide considerations

Answer 6

given 30 min before meals

Question 7

what is lubiprostone given for

Answer 7

constipation predominant IBS

Question 8

lubiprostone MOA

Answer 8

stool softener

Question 9

lubiprostone considerations

Answer 9

take w food & water

Question 10

what is loperamide used for

Answer 10

diarrhea predominant IBS

Question 11

loperamide considerations

Answer 11

d/c if no change in 48 hours

Question 12

orlistat MOA

Answer 12

decreases fat absorption

Question 13

orlistat considerations

Answer 13

take w food high in fat

Question 14

natalizumab

Answer 14

taken daily to prevent Crohn’s flareups

Question 15

infliximab

Answer 15

taken daily to prevent ulcerative colitis flare ups

Question 16

what is sulfasalazine used for

Answer 16

ulcerative colitis & crohn’s

Question 17

sulfasalazine considerations

Answer 17

stains urine, sclera, skin, & contact lenses yellow-orange

Question 18

mesalamine & balsalazide

Answer 18

used for ulcerative colitis & crohn’s if pt has sulfa allergy

Question 19

liraglutide MOA

Answer 19

appetite suppressant, delays gastric emptying

Question 20

phentermine-topiramate

Answer 20

appetite suppressant

Question 21

phentermine-topiramate considerations

Answer 21

take early in day to prevent insomnia

Question 22

naltrexone-bupropion MOA

Answer 22

appetite suppressant, decreases cravings

Question 23

naltrexone-bupropion considerations

Answer 23

do NOT take with food high in fat