Pharmacology Flashcards
What is the MoA of metoclopramide?
inhibits the D2 receptor, which would inhibit ACh release (promotes ACh)
What are the toxicities ass’d with long and short-term use of metoclopramide?
short: acute dystonia
long: tardive dyskinesia
What is erythromycin’s prokinetic MoA?
motilin receptor agonist
What is the MoA of neostigmine?
ACh-esterase inhibitor
What are the toxicities of neostigmine?
bradycardia, AV block, cardiac arrest
What is the antidote for neostigmine?
atropine
What are the three drugs used for gastroparesis?
metoclopramide
erythromycin
neostigmine
What is the MoA of sucralfate?
form an epithelial barrier in stomach acid
What can be used to neutralize acid? (4)
Mg(OH)2
Al(OH)3
CaCO3
NaHCO3
What are toxicities of Al and Mg?
Al: constipation
Mg: diarrhea
What are the H2 blockers? (3)
ranitidine
famotidine
cimetidine
What is a toxicity of cimetidine?
CYP inhibitor
What are the PPIs? (5)
omeprazole esomeprazole lansoprazole pantoprazole rabeprazole
What is an important toxicity of PPIs?
AIN
What is a prostaglandin analog?
misoprostol