Medications In PUD & Gerd Flashcards
Meds given in PUD
- Antacids
- H2 receptor blocker/antagonist
- Cytoprotective drugs( carafate-sucrfate)
- Prostaglandin analogue( cytotec-misoprostol)
- Proton pump inhibitor
- Anticholinergics
Treatment for H.pylori infection
Amoxicillin( amoxil)
Clarithromycin (biaxin)
Metronidazole ( flagyl
Tetracycline (achromycin)
Why alcohol is avoided when taking flagyl & tetracycline
To prevent DISULFIRAM LIKE MANIFESTATIONS
Disulfiram like manifestations/rxns(8)
Headache & hypotension
Tachycardia & palpitations
Flushing & dyspnea
N/v
Chest pain
Respi & circu collapse
Convulsion
Contraindicated in pregnancy bec it has teratogenic effect
Tetracycline ( achromycin)
Reduces gastric acid (HCL) and gastric motility
Anticholinergic or Antispasmodic
Example of anticholinergic ( BRALN-P
Bentyl
Robinul
atropine sulfate
Levsin
Nulev
Propantheline bromide
Suppressing gastric acid secretion by binding to acid secreting enzyme( parietal) H+K+ATpase
PPI
Common SE of PPI( HAND)
Headache
Abdominal pain
Nausea
Diarrhea
Promotes 90% ulcer healing after 4 weeks
PPI
Example of PPI( POLER)
Pantoprazole
Omeprazole
Lansoprazole
Esomeprazole
Rabeprazole
Example of prostaglandin analogue
Cytotec-misoprostol
- requires doctors order
- used to prevent NSAID-induced ulcer
- given with meals
SE of PA( C-M)
Diarrhea & abdominal pain
What drug is abortifacient
PA( CM)
It replaces gastric prostaglandin
PA( CM)
Action of prostaglandin
- Stimulates prod of mucus, bicarbonate ( shield from acidic environment)
- Improves blood flow-> promoting healing
- anti-inflammatory
Coats ulcer( forming barrier against acid, bile, pepsin) and enhances prostaglandin synthesis
Cytoprotective drugs (CS)
CD( CS) taken in_______ and SE
Empty stomach ( 30-60 min before meals)
given 1 hour apart if taken with antacids
Constipation
Classification of antacids
Aluminum, magnesium, calcium compounds & sodium bicarbonate
Example of antacids( 6)
- Amphogel, alu-cap, dialume (aluminum hydroxide gel)
- Basaljel (aluminum carbonate)
- Maalox (aluminum-magnesium hydroxide)
- Milk of magnesia
- Gaviscon
- Calcium carbonate ( TUMS)
Meds that relives flatulence
Simethicon