lower GI meds Flashcards
what are corticosteroids used for?
flare ups of ulcerative colitis & crohn’s
what is psyllium used for?
constipation predominant IBS
psyllium considerations
d/c with any abd cramping
what is linaclotide used for
constipation predominant IBS
linaclotide MOA
increases intestinal fluid - makes it easier for stool to pass
linaclotide considerations
given 30 min before meals
what is lubiprostone given for
constipation predominant IBS
lubiprostone MOA
stool softener
lubiprostone considerations
take w food & water
what is loperamide used for
diarrhea predominant IBS
loperamide considerations
d/c if no change in 48 hours
orlistat MOA
decreases fat absorption
orlistat considerations
take w food high in fat
natalizumab
taken daily to prevent Crohn’s flareups
infliximab
taken daily to prevent ulcerative colitis flare ups
what is sulfasalazine used for
ulcerative colitis & crohn’s
sulfasalazine considerations
stains urine, sclera, skin, & contact lenses yellow-orange
mesalamine & balsalazide
used for ulcerative colitis & crohn’s if pt has sulfa allergy
liraglutide MOA
appetite suppressant, delays gastric emptying
phentermine-topiramate
appetite suppressant
phentermine-topiramate considerations
take early in day to prevent insomnia
naltrexone-bupropion MOA
appetite suppressant, decreases cravings
naltrexone-bupropion considerations
do NOT take with food high in fat
