Pharm Chapter 16 Flashcards
Primary Disorders of the GI tract
Damage from gastric acid secretions
Excessive motility of GI tract
Decreased motility of GI Tract
Peptic ulcers:
include esophagus, stomach, duodenum
Why is acidity of the GI tract required? Why would treatment be warranted?
to activate protease activity and control intestinal bacteria
to help prevent and heal peptic ulcers
What types of drugs are used for acid control and secretions in the stomach?
Antacids, H2 blockers. proton pumps
Antacids
MOA: neutralize stomach acid
Treat GERD, heartburn, indigestion, stomach ache
Examples: Tums, Mylanta
Side effects: headache, dizziness, minor GI problems, constipation (Al), diarrhea (Mg)
H2 Blockers
MOA: histamine stimulates parietal cells to increase gastric acid secretion.
Treat GERD, heartburn
Drugs: Zantac (Ranitidine), Pepcid (Famotidine), Tagamet (Cimetidine)
Proton Pump inhibitors
MOA: block the pump (H, K, ATPASE) that secretes acid into the lumen of the stomach.
Examples: Prilosec (omeprazole), Nexium (esomeprazole), Prevacid (Lansoprazole)
Side Effects: headache, dizziness, diarrhea
What is H. Pylori?
A gram negative bacteria associated with GI ulcers and is resistance to cure.
What factors that can contribute to GI ulceration:
alcoholism, stress, overuse of ASA or NSAIDS
Agents used for problems associated with gastric acidity and GI ulcer management
Anticholinergics, Metoclopramide, Prostaglandins, Sucralfate
Anticholinerics
MOA: can decrease gastric acid secretion. Not widely use
Side effects: dry mouth, constipation, urinary retention, confusion
Drugs: Atropine
Metoclopramide
MOA: stimulates GI motility so therefore also decreases risk of GI acid reflux into esophagus
Side Effects: CNS related tremor, drowsiness, fatigue
Prostaglandins
Prostaglandins: not used bc of side effects
MOA: increase GI mucosal secretion
Drugs: Cytotec (Misoprostol)
Side Effects: diarrhea, abdominal pain
Sucralfate
MOA: forms a protective gel within the stomach and coats ulcers to promote healing.
Side Effects: little to none, constipation can occur
Antidiarrheal agents
Opioid derivatives, Adsorbents, Bismuth Salicyclate, Clonidine, Octreodide, Colestid