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Pharm 23 Objectives Flashcards

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Describe the physiology of the protective gastric mucosal layer

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secreted by gastric mucosal cells, protective layer.

blood flow vitally maintains mucosal barrier

tight junctions –> relatively impermeable to acid

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Describe the physiology of the protective gastric epithelium

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Epithelial regeneration - rapid cell turnover

The epithelium of the mouth and stomach –> most frequently replaced cells in the body

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Prostaglandins effects on gastric acidity

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Inhibit gastric acid secretion by the parietal cell

Enhance mucosal defense mechanisms (bicarb)

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Misoprostol MOA

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Synthetic PGE1 analog

Inhibits basal and nocturnal gastric acid secretion via direct action on parietal cell

Stimulates mucosal protectant effect

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What pregnancy category does Misoprostol fall under?

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Category X

can cause miscarriage, uterine contraction, and teratogenic.

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Indication for Misoprostol?

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Indicated for NSAID induced gastric ulcer prophylaxis

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ASES of Misoprostol?

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Diarrhea, dose-dependent abdominal pain, headache, flatulence, n/v

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List and compare measures to prevent GI ulcers in patients who take NSAIDs long term

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Find an alternative to systemic NSAIDs

Add Misoprostol or PPI to and NSAID (reduce risk for GI bleed)

Choose a COX-2 selective NSAID

Reduce direct irritation of the GI mucosa (ie. DR tabs and prodrugs)

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What is the role of gastrin that stimulates parietal cell acid secretion?

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Released in response to stomach distension and Ach

Increases intracellular calcium levels in parietal cells

Acids in the stomach is a negative feedback on gastrin release

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What is the role of pepsin that stimulates parietal cell acid secretion?

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Most active at pH 2.0

Becomes progressively less active at higher pH

Irreversibly inactive at pH of 8

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What is the role of acetylcholine that stimulates parietal cell acid secretion?

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Released in response to amino acids in foods and stomach distention

Increase intracellular calcium levels in parietal cells

The most potent stimulator of pepsinogen secretion from chief cells

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What is the role of Histamine that stimulates parietal cell acid secretion?

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Release of histamine is stimulated by Ach and gastrin

The most potent stimulator of gastric acid secretin

Receptor = Gs protein linked —> increase cAMP

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What is the role of H+/K+-ATPase that stimulates parietal cell acid secretion?

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Stimulated via protein kinases

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14
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MOA of antacids

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Increases pH

Inactivated pepsin (at least temporarily)

Bind bile salts

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15
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Adverse effects of antacids?

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Diarrhea, constipation, acid-base disruption and excessive sodium intake, drug interactions that can result in treatment failures:
- mostly chelation issues, which prevents absorption of both drug and mineral

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Clinical use/effectiveness of antacids?

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Rapid onset and short duration of action

Rapid relief

OTC and inexpensive

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17
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Molecular formula of calcium carbonate

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CaCO3

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18
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Molecular formula of magnesium hydroxide

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Mg(OH)2

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19
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Molecular formula of sodium bicarbonate?

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NaHCO3

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20
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Mg(OH)2 is frequently added to what?

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Calcium or aluminum to be constipation neutral

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H2 receptor antagonist (H2RA) drug names?

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Ranitidine

Famotidine

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H2 receptor antagonist (H2RA) efficacy?

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Strongest stimulator of parietal cell

Reduce total volume of gastric juice –> decreasing pepsin secretion

1st line for GERD

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H2 receptor antagonist (H2RA) FDA indications?

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Duodenal ulcer disease

Erosive esophagitis

Gastric hypersecretion

Gastric ulcer

GERD

H. pylori gastrointestinal tract infection, Indigestion

Zollinger-Ellison syndrome

Night time symptoms

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H2 receptor antagonist (H2RA) pharmacokinetics?

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First mass metabolism –> reduces bioavailability 30-60%

Do cross the BB

Are excreted in breast milk

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H2 receptor antagonist (H2RA) onset of action?

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Peak [ ] in serum in 1-3 hrs

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H2 receptor antagonist (H2RA) drug interactions?

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Cimetidine - gynecomastia, heart rate changes (brady (MC) or tachy)

Nizatidine - insomnia, somnolence, anemia

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H2 receptor antagonist (H2RA) common ASEs?

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Headache
Diarrhea
N/V
Constipation
Vertigo/dizziness
Fatigue
Confusion
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28
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H2 receptor antagonist (H2RA) severe ASEs?

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Organ impairment/toxicity:

- hepatic, cardiac, pancreatic, renal

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29
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H+/K+ ATPase (PPI) efficacy?

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More effective and longer lasting effects than H2RAs/antacids.

Suppress daytime, nocturnal, and meal stimulated acid secretion

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30
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H+/K+ ATPase (PPI) FDA indications?

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Erosive esophagitis

GERD

Duodenal ulcer

H. Pylori

31
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H+/K+ ATPase (PPI) pharmacokinetics?

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Short half lives

metabolize by the liver by CYP2C19 and CYP3A4 to inactive metabolites

32
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H+/K+ ATPase (PPI) onset of action?

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0.6 - 1.9 hrs

33
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H+/K+ ATPase (PPI) drug interactions?

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Ketoconazole

Amphetamines

Citalopram

Clopidogrel

34
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PPI + ketoconazole causes?

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May impair the GI absorption of ketoconazole leading to loss of therapeutic effect.

(drink coke if need to take the two together)

35
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PPI + Amphetamines causes?

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Increases the absorption of amphetamine

36
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PPI + citalopram causes?

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Citalopram tox: serotonin syndrome, QT prolongation.

37
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PPI + clopidogrel causes?

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PPI may decrease serum [ ] of the active metabolites of clopidogrel.

38
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H+/K+ ATPase (PPI) ASEs?

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“GI” side effects

HA

Hypomagnesemia (long term use)

Gastric atophy

Iron and B12 deficiencies

Hypersensitivity rxn: immunologic, dermatologic, hematologic, hepatic manifestation.

39
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H+/K+ ATPase (PPI) appropriate duration?

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2 wks, 4wks, up to 8-12 wks

- lowest effective dose for the shortest duration possible.

40
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What is hypergastrinemia caused by a PPI?

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High gastrin [ ] in the blood.

- cellular and hormonal changes that increase gastric acid secretion capacity.

41
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Sucralfate MOA?

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Reacts with HCl

Adherent, paste-like substance, an acid buffer

Binds electrostatically to proteins on ulcer surface (protective barrier)

42
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Sucralfate proper dosing?

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1 gram QID on empty stomach for 4 weeks

Acid neutralizers should not be taken within one-half hour before or after administration

Avoid H2RAs, fluroquinolones, tetracyclines, or digoxin within 2 hours before administration

43
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Sucralfate ASEs?

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Potential aluminum toxicity with long term use, esp. in patient with kidney dysfunction

Hypophosphatemia

Flatulence

HA

44
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Safe and effective therapeutic treatment of PUD w/ H pylori?

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MC = the PPI-based 3-Drug Regimen - first choice if local resistance is low.

3 Drugs = 1 Acid Reducer + 2 Antibiotics

  • Amoxicillin, clarithromycin, lansoprazole
  • Amoxicillin, clarithromycin, omeprazole

Pts w/ penicillin allergy: used metronidazole over amox.

45
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Safe and effective therapeutic treatment of PUD w/ dyspesia?

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Acid suppression: Antacids, H2RAs, PPIs

46
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Safe and effective therapeutic treatment of PUD w/ GERD phase 1?

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phase 1:

- OTC antacids, H2RA, or PPI x2 wks

47
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Define what a “prokinetic” drug would do?

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increases GI transit rates

48
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Describe the relative lack of availability of “prokinetic” agents within the U.S.

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Reported CV deaths

49
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Metoclopramide MOA

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Promotes motility in upper GI tract, sensitizes tissues to ACh action w/o stimulation of gastric secretions.

Decreases the flow in the esophageal varices causing a reduction in variceal pressure

Dopamine (D2) central and peripheral receptor inhibition w/o antipsychotic or tranquilizing activity

Weak 5-HT3 receptor antagonism

50
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Metoclopramide clinical use

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GERD

Relief of symptoms in adults with acute and recurrent diabetic gastroparesis

Chemotherapy-induced or postoperative nausea/vomiting

MAX 12 wks

51
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Metoclopramide ASEs

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Tardive dyskinesia (BB warning)

Headache, somnolence, fatigue, N/V

52
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Production of serotonin?

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Tryptophan - 5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan)
—>
5-HT (5-hydroxytryptamine)

= serotonin

53
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Distribution of serotonin?

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95% in GI tract of the 95%:

  • 90% is in Enterochromaffin cells
  • 10% is in Enteric neurons
54
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Metabolism of serotonin through pineal gland?

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Serotonin (5-HT)
--->
pineal gland 
---> 
melatonin 
--->
6-sulfaoxymelatonin
55
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Metabolism of serotonin through MAO?

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Serotonin (5-HT)
--->
MAO 
--->
5-hydroxyindolacetic acid
56
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Location of serotonin receptors?

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Gut has 7 types of receptors

  • Gut: increase tone and facilitate peristalsis
  • CNS
  • PNS
  • Lungs- bronchoconstriction
  • Enteric nerves: bady, hypoTN, nausea.
57
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List the drugs that agonize the 5- HT4 receptor?

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Tegaserod

Prucalopride

58
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Describe gastrointestinal therapeutic applications of drugs that act on the agonize the 5- HT4 receptor?

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Speeds GI transit

Stimulates peristalsis

Improves BM frequency

Soften stool

59
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List the drugs that antagonize the 5- HT3 receptor?

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Alosetron

Ondsanserton

Cilansetron

60
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Describe gastrointestinal therapeutic applications of drugs that act on the antagonize the 5- HT3 receptor?

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Nausea/vomiting

Irritable-bowel (diarrhea predominant)

61
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Safe and effective therapeutic treatment of PUD w/ GERD phase 2?

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  • Rx H2RA (6-12wks)

- Rx PPI (4-8wks) or prokinetic agent if motility disorder.

62
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List the 5 primary antiemetic drugs classes

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  1. 5-HT3 antagonist
  2. Dopamine 2 antagonist
  3. Substance P/Neurokinin-1 antagonist
  4. Antimuscarinics
  5. 1st gen antihistamines
63
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5-HT3 antagonist most appropriate clinical uses?

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Nausea

Vomiting

IBS

64
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Dopamine 2 antagonist most appropriate clinical uses?

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Psychiatric disorders

65
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Substance P/Neurokinin-1 antagonist most appropriate clinical uses?

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Vasodilation

Inflammation

Pain

Mood

Vomiting

66
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Antimuscarinics most appropriate clinical uses?

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Motion sickness (scopolamine patch)

67
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1st gen antihistamines most appropriate clinical uses?

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Motion sickness

Anxiety for flights

68
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5-HT3 antagonist ASEs?

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HA

Constipation

Fever

Diarrhea

Prolonged QT interval

Cardiac arrhythmias

69
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Dopamine 2 antagonist ASEs?

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Extrapyramidal sxs

QT Prolongation

NMS

70
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Substance P/Neurokinin-1 antagonist ASEs?

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Steven johnson syndrome

Diarrhea

Constipation

71
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Antimuscarinics ASEs?

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Dry mouth and skin

Blurred vision

Hot flashes

72
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1st gen antihistamines ASEs?

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Sedation

Fatigue

Dizziness

Anticholinergic side effects (dry mouth, tachy, blurred vision)

73
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What drug is used for motion sickness and temporarily as a sleep aid?

A

First generation antihistamines

ie. Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine), promethazine.

74
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Name the drug under the class: substance p/neurokinin 1 receptor antagonists?

A

Aprepitant

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