Prokinetics/Stimulants Flashcards
1
Q
prokinetics/stimulant drugs increase _____ and enhance _____ of material through the GI tract
A
motility
transit
2
Q
what prokinetics/stimulant works by stimulating motility of gastroesophageal sphincter, stomach, SI
A
dopaminergic antagonists
3
Q
what prokinetics/stimulant works by stimulating proximal and distal GI tract
A
serotonergic
4
Q
what is the only way that cisapride is available
A
compounded at a pharmacy
5
Q
what hormone does Erythromycin mimic
A
motilin
6
Q
what direct cholinergic is used to treat post op ileus (a partial or complete blockage of the bowel)
A
dexpanthenol
7
Q
two things that acetylcholinesterase inhibitors are used for
A
rumen atony (hypermotility)
diagnose miasthena gravis
