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Pharmacology of Gastric Acid Control Flashcards

1
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What are ulcers?

A

Chronic, usually solitary lesions/sores in areas of the GI tract exposed to acids/peptic juices

Display spontaneous relapse and remission

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Where are ulcers most commonly found?

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Duodenum

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3
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How much more common are duodenal ulcers than gastric ulcers?

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4 times

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4
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What are the symptoms of ulcers? (5)

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Abdominal pain - typically an epigastric burning sensation

Usually nocturnal pain

Heartburn

Bloating

Duodenal ulcer pain relieved by eating

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5
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What are the three complications which can arise from ulcers?

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Penetration

Perforation

Upper GI bleeding

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6
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Does acid hypersecretion cause ulcers?

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Only in Zollinger-Ellison syndrome

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7
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What is Zollinger-Ellison syndrome?

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Rare, gastrin-producing tumour of pancreas or duodenum causing oversecretion of acid

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8
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Does smoking cause ulcers?

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No, risk factor - interferes with healing/blood flow

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9
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By how much does smoking increase the risk of getting ulcers?

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50% increase

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10
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What is the main bacteria which is associated with ulcers?

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Helicobacter pylori

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Does Helicobacter pylori cause ulcers?

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Causes chronic gastritis which weakens the mucosal barrier allowing ulcers to form

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12
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What drugs can cause ulcers?

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Aspirin and NSAIDS

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13
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What is the main type of ulcer caused by NSAIDs?

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Gastric

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14
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What percentage of ulcers are idiopathic?

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20%

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15
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How do NSAIDs and aspirin cause ulcers?

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Inhibit prostaglandin production which weakens the mucosal barrier allowing ulcers to form

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16
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What must be balanced to prevent ulcers?

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Mucosal defense

Acid/pepsin secretion

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17
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What are the usual characteristics of gastric ulcers?

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Helicobacter pylori infection of gastric corpus

Low-normal levels of acid with defect in gastric mucosal defense

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18
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What are the usual characteristics of duodenal ulcers?

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Helicobacter pylori infection of pyloric antrum

Increased acid/pepsin secretion causing gastric metaplasia of duodenum which allows infection by H. pylori

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19
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What type of tissue can Helicobacter pylori infect?

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Gastric

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20
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What affects the progression of acute gastritis to chronic gastritis?

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Host factors

Strain of Helicobacter pylori

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21
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What does antral predominant gastritis lead to?

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Duodenal ulcers

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22
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What does multifocal atrophic gastritis lead to?

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Gastric ulcers

Gastric cancer

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23
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Why is there often low levels of acid production with gastric ulcers?

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Multifocal atrophic gastritis - ongoing inflammation causes gastric mucosa to be replaced by intestinal and fibrous tissue

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24
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Are those in the age group 20-40yo more likely to get gastric ulcers or duodenal ulcers?

A

Duodenal ulcers

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25
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What is Helicobacter pylori?

A

Spiral-shaped bacterium which causes chronic gastritis

Incidence increases with age

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26
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What does Helicobacter pylori do?

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Grows on enterocyte surface beneath mucus

Increases secretion of gastrin and pepsin

May produce toxins which damage the mucosa

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27
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What is the Cag pathogenicity island?

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Collection of genes coding for CagA and a type IV secretion system

Makes some strains of H. pylori especially pathogenic

28
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What is CagA?

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Cytoskeleton-disrupting protein

29
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What does a type IV secretion system do?

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Injects CagA into epithelial cells

30
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How does Helicobacter pylori protect itself from acid?

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Secretes a urease

Converts endogenous urea to HCO3 and CO2 = alkaline bubble

31
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How do we test for H. pylori?

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Test for antigens in stool samples

Test for antibodies in blood samples

32
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How does histamine affect parietal cells?

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Binds H2 receptors

Increase cAMP and phosphorylation

Increase acid production

33
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How do ACh and gastrin affect parietal cells?

A

Increase intracellular Ca to increase acid production

34
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Which prostaglandin is prominent in the mucosal defence system?

A

PGE2

35
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What does PGE2 do?

A

Bind to EP3 receptors

  • On mucus-producing cells to stimulate release of HCO3 and mucus
  • On parietal cells to suppress HCl secretion

Vasodilatation

36
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Give an example of a proton pump inhibitor.

A

Omeprazole

Esomeprazole

37
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What do proton pump inhibitors do?

A

Irreversibly block parietal cell H/K-ATPase

38
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What is the mechanism of proton pump inhibitors? (4)

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Inactive pro-drugs at neutral pH

Absorbed in SI and move via blood to accumulate in oxyntic glands

Converted to sulfenamides at pH<3

React covalently with sulfhydryl groups on ATPase

39
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Why is only one pill of omeprazole required per day?

A

Proton pump inhibitors irreversibly block H/K-ATPase

Cells must make more H/K-ATPase to secrete acid

40
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What are the adverse effects of PPIs?

A

Uncommon but long-term use can cause osteoporosis and increased risk of serious cardiac events

Withdrawal can cause rebound acid hypersecretion

41
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Give an example of a H2 receptor blocker.

A

Famotidine

Ranitidine

Cimetidine

42
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What do H2 receptor blockers do?

A

Selectively block parietal cell H2 receptors to decrease acid production

43
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What is the adverse effect associated with cimetidine?

A

Inhibits multiple cytochrome P450s

Retards metabolism of a large number of widely used drugs such as nifedipine and warfarin

44
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Why was ranitidine withdrawn in October 2019?

A

NDMA contamination (potential carcinogen)

45
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Which drugs enhance mucosal protection? (3)

A

Bismuth chelate

Sucralfate

Misoprostil

46
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What does bismuth chelate do? (3)

A

Coats ulcer to protect from gastric juices and promotes healing

Stimulates secretion of mucus, PG, HCO3

Chemotherapeutic effects against H. pylori

47
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What is sucralfate?

A

Aluminium hydroxide/sulfated sucrose complex

48
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What type of ulcers is sucralfate used for?

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Duodenal ulcers not related to NSAID use

Stress ulcers

49
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What is the mechanism of sucralfate?

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Negative sulfated sucrose (dissociated from complex) binds HCl to form a viscous adhesive which binds positive groups in the ulcer crater

This buffers acid and stimulates secretion of mucus, PG and HCO3

Decreases number and adherence of H. pylori

50
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How does sucralfate affect other drugs?

A

Decreases absorption of some drugs like antibiotics

51
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What is misoprostil?

A

Stable PGE1 analogue which heals and prevents NSAID-induced damage (when taken with NSAID)

52
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What are the adverse effects of misoprostil?

A

Diarrhoea

Abdominal cramps

Uterine contractions - avoid in pregnancy

53
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Why is antimicrobial therapy sometimes used when treating ulcers?

A

Eradicate H. pylori and prevent ulcer relapse

54
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How is antimicrobial therapy often used in ulcer treatment?

A

In combination with H2 blocker or PPI (increased pH to stabilise antibiotic)

2 weeks typically

55
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What is gastro-oesophageal reflux disease?

A

Reflux of stomach acid back into oesophagus

56
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What are the symptoms of GORD?

A

Pain (oesophageal)

Oesophagitis

Heartburn

Bad taste in mouth

57
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What is heartburn?

A

Retrosternal burning pain brought on by meals or lying flat

58
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What can increase the risk of developing GORD?

A

Transient lower oesophageal sphincter relaxation or atonic LOS

Increased intra-abdominal pressure due to obesity/pregnancy/heavy meals

59
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Why does GORD often worsen during sleep?

A

Normal defence mechanisms less active (salivation and swallowing)

60
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How can GORD affect the oral cavity?

A

Tooth erosion

61
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How does GORD cause tooth erosion?

A

Acid removes pellicle protection and can easily get beneath saliva due to lower surface tension

Dished-out lesions

62
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What lifestyle modifications might be advised for a GORD patient?

A

Leave at least 2 hours between meals and bedtime

Reduce fat, alcohol, coffee, chocolate intake

Elevate head during sleep

63
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What drugs may cause GORD?

A

Birth control pill

Hormone replacement therapy

Ca channel blockers

64
Q

What can be used to treat less severe GORD cases and how?

A

Antacids/alginic acid

Neutralise stomach acid

65
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How does alginic acid work?

A

Detergent which forms a foam ‘raft’ on top of stomach contents

Acts as a physical barrier to reduce reflux

66
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Why might gastric motility-stimulation agents be used with a PPI? Why don’t we use this?

A

Increase tone of lower oesophageal sphincter

Side effects

(Metoclopromide and domperidone)

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