week 2 - GI pharm Flashcards
what are the 6 antiemetics?
- scopolamine
- Dimenhydrinate - Gravol
- Nabilone
- Ondansetron- zofran
- Dexamethazone
- Metoclopramide- maxeran
What drug class is scopolamine and what is the MOA?
muscarinic receptor antagonist
blocks ACH for PNS
- so helps with GI not signaling emetic center
blocks nerve impulses between vestibular apparatus in inner ear to the emetic center
which antiemetic is best for motion sickness?
scopolamine
What are the adverse effects of scopolamine?
- CNS - sleep/drowsy
- blurred vision & dry mouth
- GU retention/GI constipation b/c PNS blocked
What drug class is dimenhydrinate and what is the MOA?
antihistimine
it blocks muscarinic receptors in vestibuler system so stops emetic signal
blocks GI receptors (ACH) so histimine can’t be released and acid can’t be made
What are the adverse effects of scopolamine?
- CNS - drowsy
- dry mouth
- Gu dysuria/ GI- constipation
- hypotension
What 4 things is Dimenhydrinate contraindicated in?
- other CNS depressants
- Gluacoma
- CKD
- dysuria
what drug class is Nabilone and what is the MOA?
cannabinoid
stops activation of receptors around vomiting centre
What are the adverse effects of Nabilone?
- CNS - drowsy, confusion
- Cardiac - tachy, hypotension
Is Nabilone a first line or 2nd line drug and why?
2nd line b/c of psycho-affect
abuse potential
what is nabilone contraindicated in?
- psychiatric disorder patients
- cardiovascular disease
What drug class is ondansetron and what is the MOA?
seratonin receptor antagonist
blocks serotonin receptors in CTZ
What are the 2 special adverse effects of Ondansetron?
- QT prolongation - EKG
- Muscle pain
Which antiemetic has no side effects when used shorter term?
dexamethasone
what is the drug class of dexamethasone?
glucocorticoid (steroid)
What drug class is metoclopramide (maxeran) and what is the MOA?
- prokinetic - promotes gastric emptying
blocks dopamine + serotonin receptors in the CTZ
upper GI responds to ACH so peristalsis happens
What are the adverse effects of metoclopramide - maxeran?
- tardive dyskinesia (remember my restless legs in concordia) w/long term use
What is metroclopramide (maxeran) contraindicated in?
- GI obstruction
- perforation
- hemorrhage
What is the one “other” antidiarrheal?
bismuth subsalicylate (pepto)
What is the MOA of bismuth subsalicylate (pepto)?
1.coats walls of the GI tract
2. stimulates mucous production
3. binds to toxins and bacteria for excretion
what are the adverse effects of bismuth subsalicylate (pepto)?
- increased bleeding time (not for PUD)
- hearing loss/tinnitus
- metalic taste
- blue gums
- dark stool
What are the 2 non-specific antidarrheals?
- loperamide- imodium
- Diphenoxylate + Atropine) - Lomotil
What drug class is loperamide - imodium and diphenoxylate + atropine - Lomotil?
Opiod
what antidiarrheal is good for people with iliostomy?
Imodium (note the I’s)
Which Opioid non-specific antidiarrheal causes neuro effects and which has none?
- diphenoxylate + atropine = lomotil - neuro effects
- loperamide- imodium - no neuro effects