Red Line Drugs

Question 1

Omeprazole

Answer 1

Antisecretory/Cytoprotective Agent
PPI
(it’s prilosec)

Question 2

Rantidine

with mech

Answer 2

Antisecretory/Cytoprotective Agent
H2 receptor antagonist
(it’s zantac)
H2 –> Gs –> + cAMP, so an H2 antagonists inhibits Gs so decreases cAMP

Question 3

Cimetidine

with mech

Answer 3

Antisecretory/Cytoprotective Agent
H2 receptor antagonist
H2 –> Gs –> + cAMP, so an H2 antagonists inhibits Gs so decreases cAMP

Question 4

CaCO, Mg(OH)2, Al(OH)2

with ADRs

Answer 4

Antisecretory/Cytoprotective Agent
Antacids
ADRs
Calcium - constipation
Aluminum - constipation
Magnesium - diarrhea

Question 5

Metoclopramide

Answer 5

Prokinetic (for GERD etc.)
Also Antiemetic D2 receptor antagonist
(it’s reglan)

Question 6

Ondansetron

Answer 6

Antiemetic, 5HT3 receptor antagonist

it’s zofran

Question 7

Psyllium seed

Answer 7

Laxative
Bulk-forming/fiber
(its metamucil)

Question 8

Polyethylene glycol

Answer 8

Laxative

Saline (osmotically active) cathartic

Question 9

Biscodyl

Answer 9

Laxative

Stimulant/irritant

Question 10

Docusate

Answer 10

Laxative

Wetting agent/emollient

Question 11

Mineral Oil

Answer 11

Laxative

Wetting agent/emollient

Question 12

Loperamide

Answer 12

Antidiarrheal
Opioid
(it’s imodium)

Question 13

Polycarbophil

Answer 13

Antidiarrheal

Opioid

Question 14

Bismuth subsalicylate

Answer 14

Antidiarrheal

Absorbent agent