Upper astrolintestinal System drugs

Question 1

Acid Neutralizers actions

Answer 1

Neutralize or reduce the acidity of the stomach

Question 2

Acid Neutralizers uses

Answer 2

Peptic ulcers , stomach hyperacidity , heartburn and GERD

Question 3

Acid Neutralizers examples

Answer 3

Aluminum hydroxide, calcium carbonate (tums), magnesium oxide , sodium bicarbonate

Question 4

Acid reducers actions

Answer 4

Inhibit histamine in the stomach which reduces stomach acid

Question 5

Acid reducer uses

Answer 5

GERD, Gastric ulcer , heratburn , stomach hyperactivity

Question 6

Acid reducer examples

Answer 6

cimetidine , famotidine, ranitidine

Question 7

Proton pump inhibitors

Answer 7

Supress gastric acid

Question 8

PPI uses

Answer 8

GERD, erosive esophagitis , heartburn , NSAID associated ulcers

Question 9

Antiemetic actions

Answer 9

Block the signal sent to the brain that causes vomiting

Question 10

Antiemetic uses

Answer 10

Nausea , vomitting ,motion sickness, intractablr hiccough , appetitie stimulant

Question 11

Antiemetic adverse reactions

Answer 11

Drowsiness and dry mouth hypotension constipation

Question 12

Gi stimulant actions

Answer 12

Increase mobility of the upper GI tract

Question 13

Gi stimulant uses

Answer 13

Gastic stasis , GERD