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Pharmacotherapy of GERD and PUD Flashcards

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What are the classic symptoms of GERD?

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Heartburn and regurgitation

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What are other symptoms of GERD?

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Dyspepsia,
Chest pain,
Belching,
Chronic cough

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What are the standard treatments for GERD?

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Medications that suppress gastric acid

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What is the most common cause of PUD?

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H. pylori

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What are other causes for PUD?

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Use of NSAIDs, including aspirin
Bile reflux

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What is the treatment for healing the ulcers themselves?

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PPI for ulcer healing

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What is the function of parietal cells?

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They are the “factory of H+”

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What is the direct way of regulating acid secretion?

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Acetylcholine, gastrin, and histamine stimulate the parietal cells, triggering the secretion of H+ into the lumen

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What is the indirect way of regulation acid secretion?

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Acetylcholine and gastrin also stimulate the ECL cell, resulting in the secretion of histamine which then acts on the parietal cells

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What is the etiopathogenesis of peptic ulcer?

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PUD: chronic mucosal ulceration affecting mostly the duodenum or stomach

It can occur in any part of the GIT

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What is the function of the tubulovesicular structures?

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Increase the apical surface, for instance allowing more space for the cell to produce HCl

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What are the aggressive factors of peptic ulcers?

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H. pylori
NSAIDs
Gastric acid
Pepsin
Smoking

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What are the defensive factors of peptic ulcers?

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Mucus
Bicarbonate
Blood flow
Prostaglandins

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What is mucus and how is it a defensive factor?

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It is a barrier that protects underlying cells from acid and pepsin, mucus is also an alkaline

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What is bicarbonate and how is it a defensive factor?

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Mostly remain trapped in the mucus where it neutralises the H+ (in duodenum, neutralises stomach acid)

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What is blood flow and how is it a defensive factor?

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Ischemia leads to injury, increasing vulnerability to acid and pepsin

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What are prostaglandins and how is it a defensive factor?

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They stimulate to secretion of mucus and bicarbonate and promote vasodilation, also suppresses acid secretion

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What is H. pylori and why is it an aggressive factor?

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It is a gram (-) bacteria which resides between epithelial cells and the mucus barrier

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What are NSAIDs and why are they an aggressive factor?

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They inhibit synthesis of prostaglandins

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What is gastric acid and how is it an aggressive factor?

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An absolute requirement for ulcer generation, however, not sufficient by itself to cause ulcers

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What is pepsin and why is it an aggressive factor?

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Can injure unprotected cells

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What is smoking and how is it an aggressive factor?

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Delays ulcer healing and increase the risk of recurrence

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What is the classes of anti-ulcer dugs?

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Antibiotics
Anti-secretory agents
Mucosal protectants
Antacids
Antisecretory agents that enhance mucosal defence

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What are the examples of antibiotics?

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Clarithromycin, Amoxicillin, Metronidazole, Bismuth

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What receptor does acetylcholine bind to?

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M3 muscarinic receptors

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What receptors does CCK bind to?

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CCK2

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What receptors does histamine bind to?

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H2 receptors

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What is the effect of acetylcholine, CCK and H2?

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Through a Ca2+ or cAMP (histamine) pathway they increase the function of the proton pump (H+/K+ ATPase)

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What receptor do prostaglandins bind to? How do they work?

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EP3 and the inhibit the cAMP pathway and thus inhibit the proton pump, less HCl production

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Which is the most efficient treatment for blocking the H+/K+ ATPase?

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PPIs

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What is the function of Clarythromycin?

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Inhibits protein synthesis of H. pylori

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What are the side effects of Clarythromycin?

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Nausea, diarrhoea, and distortion of taste

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What is FDA update for clarithromycin?

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Increased risk of CV events and death in patients with CAD

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What is the function of Amoxicillin?

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Disrupts cell wall

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When is the activity of Amoxicillin ideal?

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When the pH is neutral; thus reducing gastric acidity will enhance its activity

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What can be used to reduce the gastric acidity in combination with Amoxicillin?

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Omeprazole

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What are the side effects of Amoxicillin?

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Diarrhea

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What is the function of Metronidazole?

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Degradation of biological macromolecules and DNA chains

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Which is the antibiotic which 40% of H. pylori has become resistant to?

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Metronidazole

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What are the adverse effects of Metronidazole?

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Nausea and headaches
Metallic taste and some neurology effects (seizures)

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What are the contraindications of Metronidazole?

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Avoid alcohol consumption

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What has caused the resistance of H. pylori to Metronidazole?

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The misuse and the overuse

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What is the function of Bismuth?

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Acts topically to disrupt cell wall –> lysis of H. pylori

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What are the side effects of Bismuth?

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Harmless black coloration to the tongue and stool

45
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What kind of inhibitor is Clarithromycin?

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A very potent inhibitor of CYP3A4 and p-glycoprotein

46
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What is the effect of taking Clarithromycin with drugs that prologs the QT interval?

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Increase the risk of QT internal prolongation or tornadoes de pointes

47
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What are the drug interactions of Metronidazole?

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Inhibits CYP2C9 and may increase serum concentrations of drugs metabolised by this isozyme

48
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What is an example of a drug metabolised by CYP2C9, and thus interacts with Metronidazole?

49
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What are the first line regiments for eradicating H. pylori?

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CLAR-based triple therapy 1
CLAR-based triple therapy 2
Bismuth-based quadruple therapy
Sequential therapy

50
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What is CLAR-based triple therapy 1?

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Standard dose PPI, clarithromycin 500mg, amoxicillin 1g

51
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What is the duration of CLAR-based triple therapy 1?

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10 to 14 days

52
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What is the eradication rates of CLAR-based triple therapy 1?

53
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Which patients are given CLAR-based triple therapy 1?

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In non-penicillin-allergi, macrolide negative patients

54
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What is CLAR-based triple therapy 2?

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Standard dose of PPI, clarithromycin 500mg, metronidazole 500mg

55
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What is the duration of CLAR-based triple therapy 2?

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10 to 14 days

56
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What is the eradication rate of CLAR-based triple therapy 2?

57
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When is CLAR-based triple therapy 2 used?

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In penicillin-allergic patients who are macrolide negative or unable to tolerate bismuth quadruple therapy

58
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What is the Bismuth-based quadruple therapy?

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Bismuth 525mg, Metronidazole 250mg, Tetracycline 500mg, Ranitidine 150mg, standard dose of PPI

59
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What is the duration of the Bismuth-based quadruple therapy?

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10 to 14 days

60
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What is the eradication rate of Bismuth-based quadruple therapy?

61
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When is quadruple therapy given?

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In penicillin-allergic patients

62
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What is sequential therapy?

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PPI + amoxicillin 1mg followed by: Psi, clarithromycin 500mg, tinadazole 500mg

63
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What is the duration of sequential therapy?

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5 days each

64
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What is the eradication rate of sequential therapy?

65
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What are the comments regarding sequential therapy?

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Required validation in North Africa

66
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Which is the first line therapy now?

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Bismuth-based quadruple therapy

67
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What are the examples of H2R antagonists?

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Cimetidine (Tagamet)
Ranitidine (Zantac)

68
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What are H2R antagonists used for?

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PUD
GERD
Heartburn
ZE syndrome

69
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What are the side effects of of H2R antagonists?

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Anti-androgenic effects
Pneumonia

70
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What are the ant-androgenic effects caused by H2R antagonists?

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Gynecomastia and decreases libido, maybe impotence (reversible)

71
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How and why is pneumonia an adverse effect of H2R antagonists?

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When acidity of stomach decreases, chance of bacterial colonisation increases, resulting in secondary increase in colonisation of the respiratory tract

72
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What is the effect of cimetidine on hepatic enzymes?

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It inhibits P450

73
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What are the drugs that you should pay attention to when giving Cimetidine?

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Warfarin, phenytoin, theophylline and lidocaine –> all have a narrow therapeutic index

If the therapeutic window is narrow and you increase the concentration –> more likely to have adverse and toxic effects

74
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What is the effect of antacids on absorption of cimetidine?

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Decrease absorption that is why they have to be given 1 hour apart

75
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What is the effect of H2R antagonists on serum concentration of drugs that require gastric acid?

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It decreases the serum concentrations of drugs which require gastric acid for absorption, such as Itraconazole, Rilpivirine and Atazanavir

76
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What are the examples of PPIs?

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Omeprazole,
Esomeprazole (Nexium),
Rabeprazole,
Lansoprazole,
Dexlansoprazole,
Pantoprazole

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What is the function of the Omeprazole?

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Irreversibly inhibits the H+/K+ ATPase
Inhibit CYP2C19

78
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What are the uses of Omeprazole?

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Used for ulcers, GERD, acid hyper secretion

79
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What is the function of Esomeprazole?

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Nearly identical to omeprazole; however, it is metabolised less slowly –> longer-lasting effects compared to omeprazole

Inhibit CYP2C19

80
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What are the drug interactions of Omeprazole and Esomeprazole?

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Reduces adverse and beneficial effects of clopidogrel (anti-platelet agent)

Inhibition of CYP2C19 –> inhibition of conversion of clopidogrel to its active metabolite (Plavix)

81
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In what kind of patients do you not give Omeprazole/ Esomeprazole as a PPI?

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The ones who you prescribe Clopidogrel to
You give alternative PPI

82
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What is the function of Rabeprazole (Pariet)?

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Reversible inhibits H+/K+ ATPase, effects are less durable
Also has antibacterial effects (helps eradicate H. pylori)

83
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How are PPIs metabolised?

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Partially by CYP2C19

84
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What happens if patients have very active CYP2C19?

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May have a decreased response to PPI treatment

85
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What are the PK of PPIs?

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PPIs are a prodrug; enteric coating removed in the alkaline environment of the duodenum

86
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What is the half-life of PPIs like?

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Short serum half-lives but duration of action is longer than H2R antagonists, allowing for once a day use

87
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What is the tolerance of PPIs like?

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Unlike H2RAs, tolerance to PPIs does nit occur with continuous use

88
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What are the side effects of PPIs?

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Headache, nausea, diarrhoea (increased risk of C. difficile infection), abdominal pain, vomiting, pneumonia, fractures

89
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What is long term PPI use associated with?

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Hypomagnesia and vitamin B12 deficiency

90
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What is the function of Sucralfate ?

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Promotes ulcer ealing by creating a protective barrier against pepsin and acid

91
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What is Sucralfate used for?

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Acute therapy and maintenance therapy of duodenal ulcers

Not as frequently used anymore

92
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What is Misoprostol?

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A prostaglandin E1 analogue

93
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What is the function of Misoprostol?

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Suppresses secretion of gastric acid,
Promotes secretion of bicarbonate and mucus
Maintains submucosal blood flow
Prevents NSAID-induced ulcers

94
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How does Misoprostol prevent NSAID-induced ulcers?

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By serving as a replacement for endogenous prostaglandins

95
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What are antacids?

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Alkaline compounds that neutralise stomach acid

96
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What are examples of antacids?

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Al(OH)3
Mg(OH)2
Ca(CO)3
NaHCO3

97
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In what cases are antacids used?

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Peptic ulcers, GERD, heartburn

98
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What is the margin of safety of antacids like?

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Wide margin of safety

99
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What are the effects of antacids?

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Decrease destruction of the gut wall
Reduces pepsin activity, if pH > 5
Enhances mucosal protection by stimulation production of prostaglandins

100
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Which is the exception of antacids which is not poorly absorbed?

101
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What is the advantage of antacids being poorly absorbed?

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Do not alter the pH

102
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What are the adverse effects of antacids?

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Al & Ca –> constipation
Mg & Na –> diarrhoea

103
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What are some precautions when using antacids?

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Some contain substantial amounts of sodium, avoid in patients with hypertension or CHF

Do not use Ca2+ with renal calculi

By raising gastric pH, they reduce the absorption of many drugs, allow for 1 between them

104
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Which drugs’ absorption is affected by antacids?

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Cimetidine and Ranitidine

105
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What is Vonoprazan ?

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Potassium-competitive acid blocker

106
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Which diseases in Vonoprazan approved for?

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Erosive and non-erosive GERD and heartburn

107
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What are the side effects of Vonoprazan?

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Indigestion
Stomach upset
Tenderness in stomach region
Burning feeling in stomach or chest

108
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How is Vonoprazan metabolized?

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Mainly by CYP450, CYP3A4 and to some extent by CYP2B6, CYP2C19, CYP2D6, and SULT2A1

109
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How is Vanoprazal eliminated?

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In urine (67%) and feces (31%)

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