P2 Fall Exam 1: GI Flashcards
allopurinol: brand
Zyloprim
allopurinol: class
Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitor; Antigout
allopurinol: FDA indication
Gout; Hyperuricemia, tumor lysis syndrome
allopurinol: less common (1-10%) adverse effects
rash, maculopapular eruption, acute attacks of gout with initiation
allopurinol: AE, rare but serious (<1%)
agranulocytosis
aplastic anemia
hepatitis
hepatotoxicity
immune hypersensitivity reaction
Renal failure
Steven-Johnson
thrombocytopenia
Toxic epidermal necrolysis
allopurinol: efficacy
resolution of gout (pain, stiffness), serum uric acid conc. measured >48 h of therapy
allopurinol: toxicity
LFTs, renal function, CBC
allopurinol: patient counsel
take after meals
hydrate - to prevent kidney stones
avoid alcohol & caffeine
seek medical attention if, myelosuppression, agranulocytosis, or Steven-Johnson syndrome occur
dicyclomine: brand
Bentyl
dicyclomine: class
antimuscarinic
dicyclomine: FDA indication
irritable bowel syndrome
dicyclomine: common AE (>10%)
decreased sweating, xerostomia, blurred vision, dizziness, GI distress - constipation, drowsiness
dicyclomine: less common AE (1-10%)
tachycardia, urinary retention
dicyclomine: rare but serious AE (<1%)
Psychosis, euphoria, anaphylaxis, drug dependence
dicyclomine: efficacy
improved bowel function, decreased flatulence, diarrhea
dicyclomine: toxicity
Rapid HR, severe dizziness, unusual thoughts, shortness of breath, or severe rash
dicyclomine: patient counsel
-drowsiness / avoid driving/operating equipment
-heat prostration (due to decreased sweating) in hot environment
metoclompramide: brand
Reglan
metoclopramide: class
dopamine antagonist
metoclopramide: FDA indications
diabetics gastroparesis, GERD
metoclopramide: common AE (>10%)
Asthenia, somnolence
metoclopramide: less common AE (1-10%)
Dizziness, Headache, Visual distrubances
metoclopramide: rare but serious (<1%)
Malignant hypertension, Arrhythmias, Galactorrhea, Amenorrhea, Gynecomastia, Impotence secondary to hyperprolactinemia, agranulocytosis, dystonia, Extrapyramidal reactions, Tardive dyskinesia, Hallucinations
metoclopramide: efficacy
reduction in nausea and vomiting
metoclopramide: toxicity
seek medical attention if, elevated BP, heart palpitation, fluid retention, unusual bruising or bleeding, or involuntary jerking movements