PUD Flashcards
How many in the US population develop PUD in their lifetime?
10%
What are the causes of PUD?
- H pylori
- NSAIDs
- stress related mucosal damage
- Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
What is a potential risk factor for PUD?
smoking
Pathophysiology of PUD
-imbalance between factors in GI tract that break down food and factors that protect and repair the mucosa
How do duodenal ulcers present?
- pain 1-3 hours after meals
- pain may be relieved by food
How do gastric ulcers present?
- pain immediately after meals
- food often aggravates pain
What are the goals of PUD treatment?
- resolve symptoms
- reduce acid secretion
- promote epithelial healing
- prevent ulcer-related complications and recurrence
- eradicate H pylori if present
What is the non-pharmacologic treatment for PUD?
Eliminate or reduce:
- psychological stress
- cigarette smoking
- EtOH consumption
- NSAID or aspirin use
MOA Histamine Blockers
-inhibit gastric acid secretion
competitive inhibition of histamine at H2 receptors of gastric parietal cells
Histamine Blockers Generic Names
- “tidine”
- Cimetidine
- Ranitidine
- Famotidine
- Nizatidine
Cimetidine Trade Name
Tagamet
Famotidine Trade Name
Pepcid
Nizatidine Trade Name
Axid
Ranitidine Trade Name
Zantac
Histamine Blockers Adverse Effects
- well tolerated
- N/V/D
- rare bone marrow suppression, hepatotoxicity
- confusion, hallucinations, seizures w/ IV cimetidine (rare)
- gynecomastia, impotence w/ prolonged or high cimetidine doses
- reduce does w/ renal impairment
Drug Interactions of Histamine Blockers
- cimetidine increases plasma concentration of anticoagulants, theophylline, phenytoin
- others do not have significant interactions
MOA of Proton Pump Inhibitors
- decrease acid secretion (more than H2RAs)
- inhibit H+/K+ ATPase (proton pump) of parietal cells
Generic Names of PPIs
- “prazole”
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole Trade Name
Prilosec
PPIs Adverse Effects
- well-tolerated
- N/D, HA, dizziness, skin rash
- rebound acid hypersecretion
Why must overuse of PPIs be avoided?
- fracture risk due to decreased calcium absorption
- increased risk of pneumonia of C diff
- decreased magnesium
PPI Drug Interactions
- CYP450 2C19 inhibitor
- decreases clopidogrel’s active metabolite levels and anti-platelet activity by half (worse cardiovascular outcomes)
- alters absorption of some medications (due to hi pH)
When should PPIs be dosed?
30-60 min before AM meal
Prostaglandin MOA
-replaces protective PGs (NSAIDs decrease PG production)
Prostaglandin Generic and Trade Name (1)
-misoprostol (Cytotec)
AEs of Prostaglandin/Misoprostol
- diarrhea in 30-40% (start low and titrate up)
- uterine contraction (preg cat X)
- abdominal pain, nausea, flatulence
Drug Interactions of PG
-may increase effect of oxytocin (hence uterine contraction and preg cat X)
MOA of Sucralfate
- forms protective barrier in stomach
- weak acid neutralizer
Trade Name of Sucralfate
Carafate
AEs of Sucralfate
- constipation
- safe in pregnancy
Drug Interactions of Sucralfate
-chelation of phenytoin, warfarin, quinolones, thyroxine
MOA of Bismuth Preparations
- possible local gastroprotective effect
- stimulation of PGs
- suppression of H pylori