Week 3: Gastrointestinal drugs Flashcards
Drugs and substances used in dental health
Clorahexadine
enzymatic dentifrices
rinses (toothpaste, mouthwash)
What are the drugs and substances we use to induce emesis
Apomorphine
Syrup of Ipecac: off market
Salt Water
Hydrogen Peroxide
What drug is a Perioceutic Sealant
OraVet
How does OraVet work
forms a mechanical and antimicrobic barrier to bacteria migration
What drugs and substances do we use as GIT and Toxic Absorbants
Activated Charcoal
Bismuth Subsalicyate (Pepto Bismol)
Kaolin/Pectin (Kaopectate)
What are used as local antacids
aluminum (concerns of toxicity)
Calcium
Magnesium
What drugs are used as systemic antacids
immaprozol (Prilosec OTC)
GastroGard (Horses)
Zantac
What drugs are used as a GI mucosal coating agent
Sucralfate
Misoprostol
How does Sulcralfate work as a GI mucosal coating agent
Sugar “bandages” ulcers in mouth, esophagus, and stomach
How does Misoprostol work as a GI mucosal coating agent
Blocks hydrogen
increase mucosal production of HCO3 and mucus
What are the anticholinergic antidiarrheals
Propanthline
Aminopentamide
how do the anticholinergic antidiarrheals work
antispasmodic
slow motility
reduce secretions
what are the opiates in antidiarrheals
Loperamide (Imodium)
Diphenoxylate
How do the opiates Loperamide and Dihenoxylate work as antidiarrheals
Slow motility
inhibit hypersecretion
What drug is used for GI Motility Control
Metaclopramide
How does metaclopramide assist in GI Motility Control
normalizes gastric tone and contraction rate
What drugs are used as antiemetics
Trimethobenzamide
Meclizine
Diphenhydramate (Dramamine)
What is the most current antiemetic/ antinausea
Maropitant Citrate
what is the best laxative for felines
vasoline
what phosphate containing enemas can we give to cats
NONE
What GI antibiotics do we use
Sulfadimethoxine
Metranidazole
What GE antinflammatory agents do we use
Steroids
Slufasalazine
Olsalazine
