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MOA: Gastrointestinal and Antiemetic Drugs Flashcards

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Amoxicillin

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Used to Treat Acid-Peptic Diseases
Antimicrobial Agents

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Bismuth compounds

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Used to Treat Acid-Peptic Diseases
Antimicrobial Agents

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Clarithromycyin

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Used to Treat Acid-Peptic Diseases
Antimicrobial Agents

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Metronidazole

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Used to Treat Acid-Peptic Diseases
Antimicrobial Agents

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Tetracycline

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Used to Treat Acid-Peptic Diseases
Antimicrobial Agents

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Cimetidine

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Used to Treat Acid-Peptic Diseases

H2-Receptor Blockers
Competitively block the binding of histamine

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Famotidine

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Used to Treat Acid-Peptic Diseases

H2-Receptor Blockers
Competitively block the binding of histamine

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Nizatidine

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Used to Treat Acid-Peptic Diseases

H2-Receptor Blockers
Competitively block the binding of histamine

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Ranitidine

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Used to Treat Acid-Peptic Diseases

H2-Receptor Blockers
Competitively block the binding of histamine

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Dexlansoprazole

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Used to Treat Acid-Peptic Diseases
Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)

Bind to the proton pump and prevent secretion of hydrogen ions

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Esomeprazole

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Used to Treat Acid-Peptic Diseases
Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)

Bind to the proton pump and prevent secretion of hydrogen ions

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Lansoprazole

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Used to Treat Acid-Peptic Diseases
Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)

Bind to the proton pump and prevent secretion of hydrogen ions

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Omeprazole

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Used to Treat Acid-Peptic Diseases
Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)

Bind to the proton pump and prevent secretion of hydrogen ions

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Pantoprazole

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Used to Treat Acid-Peptic Diseases
Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)

Bind to the proton pump and prevent secretion of hydrogen ions

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Rabeprazole

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Used to Treat Acid-Peptic Diseases
Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)

Bind to the proton pump and prevent secretion of hydrogen ions

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Misoprostol

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Used to Treat Acid-Peptic Diseases
Prostaglandins
Inhibits secretion of HCl and stimulates secretion of mucus and bicarbonate – protective factors

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Dicyclomine

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Used to Treat Acid-Peptic Diseases
Antimuscarinic Agents
ACh receptor blocker

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Aluminum hydroxide

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Used to Treat Acid-Peptic Diseases
Antacid
Weak bases that react with gastric acid and neutralize it to form water and salt

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Calcium carbonate

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Used to Treat Acid-Peptic Diseases
Antacid
Weak bases that react with gastric acid and neutralize it to form water and salt

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Magnesium hydroxide

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Used to Treat Acid-Peptic Diseases
Antacid
Weak bases that react with gastric acid and neutralize it to form water and salt

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Sodium bicarbonate

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Used to Treat Acid-Peptic Diseases
Antacid
Weak bases that react with gastric acid and neutralize it to form water and salt

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Bismuth subsalicyclate

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Used to Treat Acid-Peptic Diseases
Mucosal Protective Agents

Antimicrobial action, inhibits pepsin activity, increases mucous secretion, coats/protects ulcer craters

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Sucralfate

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Used to Treat Acid-Peptic Diseases
Mucosal Protective Agents

Forms complex gel with epithelial cells and covers area of injury. Also stimulates prostaglandin secretion

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Prochlorperazine

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Used to Treat Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea
Phenothiazines
Block dopamine, histamine, and muscarinic receptors in the CTZ

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Promethazine

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Used to Treat Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea
Phenothiazines
Block dopamine, histamine, and muscarinic receptors in the CTZ

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Droperidol

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Used to Treat Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea
Butyrophenones
Blocks dopamine receptors

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Haloperidol

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Used to Treat Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea
Butyrophenones
Blocks dopamine receptors

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Metoclopramide

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Used to Treat Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea
Substituted Benzamide
Blocks dopamine receptor

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Alprazolam

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Used to treat chemotherapy-induced nausea
Benzodiazepine
Binding enhances inhibitory effects of GABA – sedative effects help against psychological nausea

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Lorazepam

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Used to treat chemotherapy-induced nausea
Benzodiazepine
Binding enhances inhibitory effects of GABA – sedative effects help against psychological nausea

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Dolasetron

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Used to treat chemotherapy-induced nausea
5-HT3 Receptor blockers
Antagonists at serotonin receptors,
specifically 5-HT3 receptors

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Granisetron

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Used to treat chemotherapy-induced nausea
5-HT3 Receptor blockers
Antagonists at serotonin receptors,
specifically 5-HT3 receptors

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Ondansetron

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Used to treat chemotherapy-induced nausea
5-HT3 Receptor blockers
Antagonists at serotonin receptors,
specifically 5-HT3 receptors

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Palonosetron

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Used to treat chemotherapy-induced nausea
5-HT3 Receptor blockers
Antagonists at serotonin receptors,
specifically 5-HT3 receptors

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Dexamethasone

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Used to treat chemotherapy-induced nausea
Corticosteroids
may involve blockade of prostaglandins

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Methylprednisone

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Used to treat chemotherapy-induced nausea
Corticosteroids
may involve blockade of prostaglandins

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Aprepitant

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Used to treat chemotherapy-induced nausea
Substance P/Neurokinin-1 Receptor Blocker
Targets and blocks the neurokinin receptors in
the CTZ

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Diphenoxylate + atropine

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Drugs to treat Diarrhea
Antimotility agents
Opioid-like actions in the gut; inhibit ACh release and decrease peristalsis

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Loperamide

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Drugs to treat Diarrhea
Antimotility agents
Opioid-like actions in the gut; inhibit ACh release and decrease peristalsis

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Aluminum hydroxide

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Drugs to treat Diarrhea
Adsorbents
Adsorb intestinal toxins that are causing problems and also coat the intestinal mucosa to provide protection

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Methylcellulose

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Drugs to treat Diarrhea
Adsorbents
Adsorb intestinal toxins that are causing problems and also coat the intestinal mucosa to provide protection

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Bismuth Subsalicylate (pepto bismol)

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Drugs to treat Diarrhea
Agents that Modify Fluid and Electrolyte Transport
Decreases fluid secretion

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Bisacodyl

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Drugs to treat constipation
Stimulants
Stimulants cause evacuation of bowels and water/electrolyte secretion

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Senna

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Drugs to treat constipation
Stimulants
Stimulants cause evacuation of bowels and water/electrolyte secretion

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Castor oil

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Drugs to treat constipation
Irritant
Irritates the stomach and initiates peristalsis

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Methylcellulose

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Drugs to treat constipation
Bulk-Laxatives
Form gels in the large intestine, causing water retention and intestinal distention

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Psyllium

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Drugs to treat constipation
Bulk-Laxatives
Form gels in the large intestine, causing water retention and intestinal distention

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Magnesium citrate

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Drugs to treat constipation
Saline and Osmotic Laxatives
Nonabsorbable salts or electrolytes that hold water in the intestine by osmosis

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Magnesium hydroxide

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Drugs to treat constipation
Saline and Osmotic Laxatives
Nonabsorbable salts or electrolytes that hold water in the intestine by osmosis

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Polyethylene glycol

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Drugs to treat constipation
Saline and Osmotic Laxatives
Nonabsorbable salts or electrolytes that hold water in the intestine by osmosis

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Lactulose

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Drugs to treat constipation
Saline and Osmotic Laxatives
Nonabsorbable salts or electrolytes that hold water in the intestine by osmosis

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Docusate

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Drugs to treat constipation
Stool softeners
Emollients and surfactants; may be used more for prevention of constipation rather than treatment

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Glycerin suppositories

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Drugs to treat constipation
Lubricant laxatives
Mineral oil and glycerin suppositories that provide lubrication

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Mineral oil

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Drugs to treat constipation
Lubricant laxatives
Mineral oil and glycerin suppositories that provide lubrication

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Lubiprostone

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Drugs to treat constipation
Chloride channel activators
Activate chloride channels and increase fluid secretion into the intestinal lumen

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