Peptic Ulcer Disease and Dyspepsia Flashcards
What are the 5 gastric protective mechanisms?
- Gastric Mucus: barrier to acid
- Gastric Bicarbonate: neutralizes HCl
- Prostaglandin E and Somatostatin: inhibit gastric acid secretion
- Mucosal Blood Flow: transport oxygen
- Rapid Cell Turnover: renewal of epithelial
What are the 3 Main Causes of PUD?
- Helicobacter Pylori Infection: duodenal ulcer
- Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs: gastric ulcer
- Stress Related Gastric Mucosal Damage
What are the 3 mediators of the proton pump that stimulates gastric acid secretion?
- Histamine
- ACh
- Gastrin
If the patient has high suspicion or documented PUD/Erosive Esophagitis what is the recommended self-care?
NONE, ALWAYS REFER
What are common risk factors of PUD?
- Stress
- Cigarette Smoking
- NSAIDs
- Caffeine
- Spicy Foods
- Alcohol
What are the risk factors for H.Pylori Induced Ulcers?
- Colonization, close contacts
- Active H.Pylori infection in susceptible host
What are the risk factors for NSAID Induced Ulcers?
- Regular use or High Dose NSAIDs, Corticosteroids, and ASA
- Slow release, prodrugs, enteric coats do not decrease likelihood of PUD
What are the risk factors for Stress Related Induced Ulcers?
- Respiratory Failure
- Coagulopathy
- HTN
- Sepsis
- Hepatic/Renal Failure
- Trauma
- Prolonged ICU admin
What are the Antacids and their place in therapy?
- Calcium
- Aluminum
- Magnesium
- Sodium
Intermittent Dyspepsia
What is the action of Antacids?
Quick acting, Short duration, topical buffering
What drugs are bound by antacids and have a decreased absorption?
- Fluoroquinolon antibiotics
- Tetracyclines
- Nitrofurantoin
- Isoniazid
What drugs require an acidic environment and have a decreased absorption when used with antacids?
- Iron
- Ketoconazole
- Itraconazole
- Sucralfate
- Calcium Carbonate
- Levothyroxine
What is the AE of Calcium and Aluminum?
Constipation
What is the AE of Magnesium?
Diarrhea
What is the AE of Sodium?
Fluid retention
What combination has the BEST BALANCE between onset and duration?
H2RA + ANTACID
Can PPIs be used as needed?
NO
What is the MOA of H2RAs?
Reversible competitive binding vs histamine at H2 receptors
Should you recommend H2RAs in acute management of upper GI bleeding?
NO
What drugs are have inhibited metabolism when used with Cimetidine?
- Theophylline
- Phenytoin
- Warfarin
What drugs require an acidic environment and have a reduced absorption when used with Cimetidine, Famotidine, and PPIs?
- Ketoconazole
- Itraconazole
- Sucralfate
- Iron
- Calcium Carbonate
- Levothyroxine
What are the AEs of Cimetidine?
- CNS
- Hematologic
- Gynecomastia
- Increase EtOH