Upper GI Ch 40 Flashcards
HCI = Hydrochloric acid is a substance that
<p>aid in the initial digestive process</p>
Problems of the upper GI occurs when
<p>Tissue damage and Ulcers</p>
Drugs that neutralize HCL and protect the mucosal singing are called
<p>Ant-acids </p>
Drugs that reduce the production of HCL include
<p>H2 Antagonist , Proton Pump Inhibitors and Misc. acide reducing agents. </p>
Proton pump inhibitors are particularly important in the treatment of
<p>H. Pylori with active duodenal ulcers</p>
GI stimulants facilitate
Emptying of the stomach contents into the Small Intestine
GI stimulants are used to treat both
<p>Ulcer Treatments and Antiemetics </p>
Action of ant-acids
- Neutralized/Reduce acid of the stomach and duodenal activity. 2.Acids are reduced by commingling HCL and increasing the PH of stomach acid
Do Ant-Acids coat the stomach
NO
Examples of Antacids
Aluminum, magaldrate and magnesium
What would I used to treat hyperacidity
Ant-acids
Hyperacidity is caused by
Heart burn Acid indigestion Sour Stomach GERD Peptic Ulcer
Aluminum Cabonate may be used in treating
Non-Antacid action
Hyperphosphatemia (Chronic Renal Failure)
Calcium may be used to treat (Non-Ant-acid action)
Calcium deficiencies in menopausal osteoporosis
Magnesium may be used to treat (Non Antiacid action)
Treating deficiencies or depletions from malnutrition, restricted diet or alcoholism .
What kind of adverse effect does magnesium and sodium containing antacids have
Laxative/Diarrhea