Rx Files Gastrointestinal Flashcards
Ulcer types
gastric and duodenal
In what patient populations are stress ulcers commonly seen?
- critically ill
- mechanically ventilated
- head trauma
- burn trauma
What is the most common cause of medication induced ulcers?
NSAIDs
What is the indication for PrevPac?
H. pylori eradication
What drugs does the PrevPac contain?
- Amoxicillin
- Lansoprazole
- Clarithromycin
What is Zollinger-Ellison syndrome?
A condition where tumors cause the stomach to secrete too much acid.
Describe the pathology of gastrointestinal ulcers.
Mismatch between destructive and protective gastrointestinal factors.
What is the general treatment path for gastrointestinal ulcers?
increase mucus
decrease acid
What is GERD?
gastroesophageal reflux disease: phenomenon where gastric acid backs up or refluxes into the esophagus
How is GERD treated?
decreasing acid
coating and protecting esophagus
improving LES tone
lowering abdominal pressure
What is LES?
lower esophageal sphincter
Sucralfate brand
Carafate
Sucralfate undergoes (extensive/minimal) absorption from the gut.
minimal
Sucralfate exerts a (local/ systemic) effect.
local
Sucralfate mechanism of action
“band-aid effect”
coats areas of ulceration so that healing may occur
Sucralfate dosing
1 gram 4 times daily
empty stomach
chelates aluminum
What are the H2 receptor blockers?
Cimetidine
Famotidine
Nizatidine
Ranitidine
Cimetidine brand
Tagamet
Famotidine brand
Pepcid
Nizatidine brand
Axid
Ranitidine brand
Zantac
What H2 receptor blockers are available IV?
Cimetidine
Famotidine
Ranitidine
H2 receptor blockers mechanism of action?
Inhibits the binding of histamine to H2 receptors, preventing parietal cells from releasing H+ into the lumen of the gut.
Common adverse effects of H2 receptor blockers
- CNS alterations
- confusion
- thrombocytopenia
Which H2 receptor blocker may have the least thrombocytopenic potential?
Famotidine
Cimetidine has been associated with anti-_________ effects.
androgenic: gynocomastia
H2 receptor blockers elimination
renal
At what CrCl must H2 receptor blockers be adjusted?
CrCl < 50 mL/min
Examples of common drugs that depend on acid for absorption and therefore would have a negative interaction with acid reducers.
itraconazole
digoxin
iron
Why does cimetidine have so many drug interactions?
hepatic metabolism via CYP450 3A4
What are the proton pump inhibitors?
- omeprazole
- esomeprazole
- lansoprazole
- rabeprazole
- pantoprazole
Omeprazole brand
Prilosec
Esomeprazole brand
Nexium
Lansoprazole
Prevacid
Rabeprazole
Aciphex