NVDC Flashcards

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Sub mucosal plexus

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Control secretions

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Myenteric plexus

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Sympathetic and parasympathetic

GI tract motility

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Laxative (formed) & cathartic (unformed fecal material

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Increase bulk and softness by retaining water in the colon

Decrease water absorption from colon

Increase motility, reduce transit time

Quick relief: glycerine suppository, water enema, milk of magnesia

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Dietary fiber

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Cellulose (plants)

Colonic bacteria

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Bulk forming laxative

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Starch/cellulose draws water bulk

Psyllium (Metamucil) good if bed-ridden

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Osmotic/saline laxative

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Uses ions, sugars to draw water bulk (stimulates peristalsis)

Milk of magnesia
Sodium phosphate

Sorbitol, mannitol, PEG

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Stimulant laxative

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Bisacodyl
Senna
Castor oil- coats GIT

Stimulate inflammation

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Stool softener

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Docusate

Docusate - mush
Senna - push

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Lubricant laxative

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Mineral oil

Coats fecal contents and prevents water from being absorbed from stool

Avoid if bed-ridden, risk of aspiration

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Methylnaltrexone, alvimopan

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Mu opioid receptor antagonist

Indicated for opioid constipation

Alvimopan for post-op ileus

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Dexpanthenol

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Converted to coenzyme A and increases synthesis of ACh

Stimulate GIT

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Bethanechol

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Muscarinic ACh receptor agonist

Pro kinetic

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Metoclopramide

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5HT4 agonist
dopamine 2- antagonist

Prokinetic for constipation

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Erythromycin

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Motilin receptor agonist

Prokinetic

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Domperidone

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Dopamine 2 antagonist

Prokinetic

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Cisapride

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5HT4 agonist

Prokinetic

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Antidiarrheals

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Constipate, slow gut, retain water

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Loperamide

Diphenoxylate

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Mu opioid receptor agonist

Constipated and reduce motility

Lomotil has atropine to discourage abuse (BLURDC)

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Octreotide

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Blocking release of 5HT, insulin, secretin hormones

Inhibit secretory diarrhea

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Bile salt binding resin

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Bind bile salt to prevent reabsorption of bile out of colon and form soluble complex

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Polycarbophil

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High water binding capacity for diarrhea

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Psyllium diarrhea

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Soluble fiber absorbs water and adds bulk to stool

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Travelers diarrhea

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Loperamide +/- TMP/ SMX or cipro

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Beano alpha galactosidase

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Hydrolase breaks down polysaccharide sugars

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Simethicone (gas-X)
Decrease surface area of bubbles - antifoaming
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Emetic center
Medulla Stimulated by 5HT3, D2, H1, ACh muscarinic
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Ondansetron
5HT3 antagonist For CINV, PONV (can be combined with dexamethasone)
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Metoclopramide Chlorpromazine Haloperidol
D2 antagonists Phenothi-AZINEs May cause EPS Chlorpromazine- antipsych also Metoclopramide good for refractory CINV
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Meclizine, hydroxyzine
H1 antagonist & anticholinergic For opiate nausea, motion sickness
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Scopolamine
Muscarinic antagonist Vertigo, dizziness
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Drugs that cause N/V
Opioids, NSAIDs, digoxin, erythromycin, metformin
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CINV
Ondansetron (acute) Metoclopramide Dronabinol Nabilone
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Drug induced diarrhea
``` ACE inhibitor Cholinergic (activate gut) Digoxin NSAIDs PPIS H2RA Metformin ```
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Drug-induced constipation
``` Opioid Anticholinergic Aluminum antacid Diuretic CCB ```
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Soluble fiber
For diarrhea: slow digestion Nuts, seeds, psyllium
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Insoluble fiber
For constipation: help pass more quickly Wheat, whole grain
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Diverticulitis
Treat: increase fiber in diet