Mid Term: Gastrointestinal Tract Drugs & Therapies Flashcards
Doxirobe Gel
Class and Indication
Perioceutic Antibiotic
2 wk antibiotic between gum and tooth
Apomorphine, Salt Water, Hydrogen Peroxide
Class and Indication
GIT emetics
induce emesis
OraVet
Class and Indication
Perioceutic Sealant
prevents bacterial migration on teeth/gums
Activated Charcoal
Class and Indication
GIT/Toxin absorbants
use when emesis is no longer an option
Bismuth Subsalicyate
Class and Indication
GIT/Toxin absorbants
coats stomach to decrease GI spasms
Calcium and Magnesium
Class and Indication
local Antacids
absorbs hydrogen
Ranitidine
Class and Indication
H2 receptor antagonist
Hydrogen Blocker inhibits acid production
Sucralfate
Class and Indication
GI coating agent
sugar pastes to bandage ulcers
“fills the ulcer pocket”
Misoprostol
Class and Indication
GI coating agent
blocks hydrogen, increase mucosal production of HCO3
Propanthline
Class and Indication
Anticholinergic
GI spasms, diarrhea, slow motility
Aminopentamide
Class and Indication
Anticholinergic
GI spasms, diarrhea, slow motility
Trimethobenzamide
Meclizine
Diphenhydramate
Class and Indication
Antiemetics
motion sickness or inner ear abnormalities
Miropitant Citrate
Class and Indication
Antiemetic/nausea
acute vomiting and motion sickness
Mirolax
Metamucil
Equi Aid
Fiber based laxative (bulking agents)
prevent sand colics
epsom salt
phillips milk of magnesia
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Osmotic Laxatives (saline cathartics)
increase water in GIT to soften stool