Pharm II week 1 Flashcards
What are the Aggressive factors in the pathogenesis of ulcers?
H. Pylori NSAIDs Acid Pepsin Smoking
What are the defensive factors in the pathogenesis of ulcers?
Mucus
Bicarb
Blood flow
Prostaglandins
What are the 5 drug classes for treatment of Peptic Ulcer Disease?
- Antibiotics
- Antisecretory agents
- Mucosal protectants
- Antisecretory agens that enchance mucosal defenses
- Antacids
What are the 2 non-drug therapeis for treatment of Peptic Ulcer Disease?
Diet
Lifestyle
What is H. Pylori?
- Gram Negative bacillus
- colonizes stomach and duodenum
- not always symptomatic when infected
Why use 2-3 antibiotics plus an antisecretory agent in treatment of H. Pylori?
minimize the risk of resistance
Which 5 antibacterial drugs are used to treat H. Pylori?
- amoxicillin
- Clarithromycin
- Bismuth (Petpto Bismal)
- Metronidazole (Flagyl)
- Tetracycline
What is a S/e of Amoxicillin and what can be done to limit it?
diarrhea
take acidopholus
How does Clarithromycin impact H. Pylori?
inhibits protein synthesis
What are the S/e of Clarithromycin use?
N/D and distortion of taste
How does Bismuth in act on H. Pylori?
What is a S/e of use?
acts topically to disrupt the cell wall
Turns the tongue and stool black
What S/e are caused by use of Flagyl?
N, H/A
Don’t use with pregnancy
How does tetracycline act on H. Pylori?
What are S/e of use?
inhibits bacterial protein synthesis
stains teeth
Don’t use with pregnancy
What are barriers to compliance with use of antibiotics to eradicate H. Pylori?
multiple doses (12 per day)
S/e
cost
Cimetidine (Tagamet) is what kind of agent?
What are the therapeutic uses for Tagament?
Anti-secretory agent (H2RA) Gastric ulcers GERD, Zollinger-Ellison Prevent aspiration pneumonitis Dyspepsia