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Pharm GI Flashcards

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Loperamide (MOA)

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Imodium
Binds to mu opiate R in colonic myenteric plexus, slowing peristalsis. (Antidiarrheal)
This inhibits Ach release from myenteric plexus neurons.
Unlike others opiates Loperamide does NOT cross the BBB.

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Bismuth Subsalicylate (MOA)

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Stimulates intestinal fluid absorption and inhibits prostaglandin synthesis. (antispasmodic effect)

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Octreotide (MOA)

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Somatostatin analog
Reduces secretion of pancreatic and GI hormones

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Cholestyramide

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Bile acid sequestrants
Binds bile acid in intestines (used for bile-acid diarrhea)

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