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Drugs Reducing Intragastric Acid
Antacids
Aluminum hydroxide
Magnesium hydroxide
Calcium Carbonate
Sodium bicarbonate
Drugs Reducing Intragastric Acid
H2-Receptor Antagonists
Cimetidine
Famotidine
Ranitidine
Drugs Reducing Intragastric Acid
Proton Pump Inhibitors
Esomoprazole
Omeprazole
Mucosal Protective Agents
Bismuth subsalicylates
Misoprostol
Sucralfate
H. Pylori Inf Txs
-Amoxicillin/Metronidazole
-Clarithromycin
-PPI

-Amoxicillin
-Clarithromycin
-PPI
-Tinidazole

-Bismuth subsalicylate
-Metronidazole
-PPI
-Tetracycline

-Bismuth subcitrate
-Potassium
-PPI
Bulk-Forming Laxatives
Methylcellulose
Stool softeners
Docusate
Mineral Oil
Osmotic Laxatives
Balanced polyethylene glycol
Lactulose
Magnesium hydroxide
Sodium phosphate
Stimulant Laxatives
Bisacodyl
Senna
Chloride Channel Activators
Lubiprostone
Opoid Receptor Antagonists
Alvimopan
Methylnaltrexone
Aminosalicylates
Mesalamine
Sulfasalazine
Glucocorticoids
Budesonide
Hydrocortisone
Prednisolone
Prednisone
Antimetabolites
6-Mercaptopurine
Asathioprine
Methotrexate
Anti-TNF Agents
Infliximab
Anti-Integrin Agents
Natalizumab
Prokinetic Drugs
Erythromycin
Metoclopramide
Antidiarrheal Agents
Cholestyramine
Diphenoxylate
Loperamide
Octreotide
Antiemetic Agents
Aprepitant
Diazapan
Dimenhydrinate
Diphenhydramine
Dronabinol
Droperidol
Fosprepitant
Lorazepam
Meclizine
Ondansetron
Prochlorperazine
Promethazine
Scopolamine
Thiethylperazine
Trimethobenzamide
IBS
Alosetron
Dicyclomine
Other Conditions
Pancrelipase
Ursodiol
Aluminum Hydroxide
Magnesium Hydroxide
Calcium Carbonate
Sodium Bicarbonate
MOA - as weak bases, react w/ HCl =>> salt and water
Uses - tx of intermittent heartburn and dyspepsia
AE - distension, belching, metabolic alkalosis, fluid retention, osmotic diarrhea (MgOH), constipation (AlOH)
CI - hypercalcemia, renal insufficiency
Cimetidine
Famotidine
Ranitidine
MOA - competitive inhibitors of H2-receptors on parietal cells - stimulate cAMP
Uses - GERD, PUD, esophagitis, prevention of bleeding from gastritis, systemic mastocytosis
AE - cimetidine -> gynecomastia, galactorrhea
CI - concomitant use of antacids, alcohol, drugs metabolized by p450s, pregnancy, renal/hepatic impairment/disease
Esomeprazole
Omeprazole
MOA - irreversible suicide inhibition of H+/K+ ATPase
Uses - GERD, PUD, nonulcer dyspepsia, prophylaxis for mucosal bleeding, gastrinoma
AE - inc risk of fracture/inf
CI - severe liver impairment, osteoporosis, absorption, can affect metabolism
Sucralfate
MOA - unclear; sucrose sulfate binds to charged proteins --> physical barrier
Uses - reduces UGIB
AE - constipation
CI - renal insufficiency
Misoprostol
MOA - binds and stimulates PG receptor on parietal cells
Uses - reduce NSAID-induced ulvers, prevent NSAID-induced ulcers, w/ RU-486 --> MAB
AE - diarrhea and cramping, sepsis, bone pain w/ liver disease
CI - pregnancy, women of childbearing age
Bismuth subsalicylate
Bismth subcitrate
MOA - coats ulcer
Uses - nonspecific tx of dyspepsia and acute diarrhea, prevent traveler's diarrhea, h. pylori inf
AE - black stool, darkening of tongue, toxicity
CI - renal insufficiency
Erythromycin
MOA - direct stimulation of motilin receptors
Metoclopramide
MOA - DA receptor antagonist
Uses - GERD
AE - extrapyramidal sxs, galactorrhea
CI - long term use
Methylcellulose
MOA - absorption of water causes formation of bulky, emollient gel
Uses - constipation
AE - bloating and flatus
Docusate
Mineral Oil
MOA - softens stool material, permitting water and lipids to penetrate/lubricates fecal material
Uses - prevent constipation
AE - Mineral oil - aspiration --> lipid pneumonitis, impairment of fat-soluble vits
Lactulose
Magnesium hydroxide
Sodium phosphate
MOA - soluble but nonabsorbable nature of compounds reults in increased stool liquidity due to an obligate inc in fecal fluid
Uses - tx of acute constipation, prevents chronic constipation
AE - hypermagnesemia, severe flatus and cramps, specific to sodium phosphate - hyperphosphatemia, hypocalcemia, hypernatremia, hypokalemia, cardiac arrhythmias, renal failure
CI - renal insufficiency, frail or elderly, cardiac disease
Docusate
Mineral Oil
MOA - softens stool material, permitting water and lipids to penetrate/lubricates fecal material
Uses - prevent constipation
AE - Mineral oil - aspiration --> lipid pneumonitis, impairment of fat-soluble vits
Balanced Polyethylene Glycol (PEG)
Uses - lavage solution for colonic clean, chronic constipation
AE - balanced isotonic nature of solution prevents significant intravascular fluid and electrolyte shifts
Lactulose
Magnesium hydroxide
Sodium phosphate
MOA - soluble but nonabsorbable nature of compounds reults in increased stool liquidity due to an obligate inc in fecal fluid
Uses - tx of acute constipation, prevents chronic constipation
AE - hypermagnesemia, severe flatus and cramps, specific to sodium phosphate - hyperphosphatemia, hypocalcemia, hypernatremia, hypokalemia, cardiac arrhythmias, renal failure
CI - renal insufficiency, frail or elderly, cardiac disease
Senna
MOA - direct ENS stimulation and colonic electrolyte/fluid secretion
Uses - constipation
AE - brown pigmentation of colon "melanosis coli"
Balanced Polyethylene Glycol (PEG)
Uses - lavage solution for colonic clean, chronic constipation
AE - balanced isotonic nature of solution prevents significant intravascular fluid and electrolyte shifts
Bisacodyl
MOA - direct ENS stimulation and colonic electrolyte/fluid secretion
Uses - acute/chronic constipation, colonic cleansing
Senna
MOA - direct ENS stimulation and colonic electrolyte/fluid secretion
Uses - constipation
AE - brown pigmentation of colon "melanosis coli"
Lubiprostone
MOA - stimulation of type 2 Cl- channels in SI
Uses - chronic constipation and IBS w/ predominant constipation (women)
AE - HA and nausea
CI - mech bowel obstruction, men with IBS w/ constipation, category C preg
Bisacodyl
MOA - direct ENS stimulation and colonic electrolyte/fluid secretion
Uses - acute/chronic constipation, colonic cleansing
Alvimopan
Methylnaltrexone
MOA - antagonize peripheral mu-opioid receptors
Uses - alvimopan - shorten period of postoperative ileus; methylnaltrexone - opioid-induced constipation
AE - CV tox, ab pain, flatulence, nausea (methyl)
CI - mech bowel obstruction, >7 day opioid use, renal/hepatic impairment
Lubiprostone
MOA - stimulation of type 2 Cl- channels in SI
Uses - chronic constipation and IBS w/ predominant constipation (women)
AE - HA and nausea
CI - mech bowel obstruction, men with IBS w/ constipation, category C preg
Diphenoxylate
Loperamide
MOA - agonist at opioid receptors
Uses - chronic diarrhea due to IBD, traveler's diarrhea
AE - opioid dependence
Alvimopan
Methylnaltrexone
MOA - antagonize peripheral mu-opioid receptors
Uses - alvimopan - shorten period of postoperative ileus; methylnaltrexone - opioid-induced constipation
AE - CV tox, ab pain, flatulence, nausea (methyl)
CI - mech bowel obstruction, >7 day opioid use, renal/hepatic impairment
Cholestyramine
MOA - binds bile acids in intestinal lumen and prevent reabsorption
Uses - diarrhea due to excess fecal bile acids
AE - constipation and bloating, heartburn, gas
CI - diverticulitis, certain drugs
Diphenoxylate
Loperamide
MOA - agonist at opioid receptors
Uses - chronic diarrhea due to IBD, traveler's diarrhea
AE - opioid dependence
Cholestyramine
MOA - binds bile acids in intestinal lumen and prevent reabsorption
Uses - diarrhea due to excess fecal bile acids
AE - constipation and bloating, heartburn, gas
CI - diverticulitis, certain drugs
Octreotide
MOA - mimics somatostatin
Uses - secretory diarrhea and systemic symptoms caused by carcinoid tumor and VIPoma, diarrhea by short bowel syndrome or AIDS, varices, GI bleed
AE - steatorrhea, fat-soluble vit def
Octreotide
MOA - mimics somatostatin
Uses - secretory diarrhea and systemic symptoms caused by carcinoid tumor and VIPoma, diarrhea by short bowel syndrome or AIDS, varices, GI bleed
AE - steatorrhea, fat-soluble vit def
Alosetron
MOA - potent and selective 5HT receptor antagonist
Uses - women w/ severe diarrhea-predominant IBS unresponsive to conventional therapies
AE - GI tox, constipation, ischemic colitis
Dicyclomine
MOA - nonspecific muscarinic receptor antagonist
Uses - IBS
AE - dizziness, xerostomia
CI - obstructive GI, severe UC, esophagitis, myasthenia gracis breast feeding
Ondansetron
MOA - Inhibit 5HT receptors
Uses - primary agents for prevention of acute chemo-induced nausea and vomiting, postoperative/postradiation N/V, hyperemesis of pregnancy
AE - constipation, diarrhea, HA, lightheadedness, prolonged QT
CI - hepatic insufficiency
Aprepitant
Fosaprepitant
MOA - antagonism of brain NK-receptors
Uses - combo w/ glucocorticoids and 5HT receptor antagonists for prevention of acute and delayed N/V from chemo
AE - fatigue, dizziness, diarrhea
CI - drugs metabolized/inhibited by CYP3A4
Benzodiazepines
Butyrophenones (droperidol)
Dronabinol
prevents N/V
Diphenhydramine
Dimenhydrinate
Meclizine
Scopolamine
H1 receptor antagonists, antiemetic
Prochlorperazine
Promethazine
Thiethylperazine
antiemetic
Mesalamine
Sulfasalazine
MOA - variable effects on PG syn, modulates imflam mediators, scavenges ROS
Uses - mild to mod UC/Crohn's
AE - nausea, GI upset, HA, HS rxn, oligospermia, impairs folate absorption, diarrhea
Azathioprine
6-Mercaptopurine
MOA - inhibits several enzymes involved in de novo purine nucleotide syn
Uses - induction and maintenance of remission of UC and Crohn's
AE - N/V, bone marrow depression, leukopenia, macrocytosis, anemia, thrombocytopenia, hepatic toxicity, HS rxns
CI - no TPMT activity, intermediate TPMT activity, admin w/ allopurinol
Methotrexate
MOA - inhibits enzymatic fxn of dihydrofolate reductase, thereby blocking syn of THF from folic acid
Uses - inductino and maintenance of remission of Crohn's dz
AE - bone marrow depression, megaloblastic anemia, alopecia, mucositis, hepatic toxicity
Infliximab
MOA - bind and neutralize soluble and membrane-bound TNF
Uses - acute and chronic tx of mod to severe Crohn's/UC
AE - inf, reactivation and dissemination of latent TB, URTI
Natalizumab
MOA - binds and neutralizes alpha4 subunits of integrin
Uses - mod to severe Crohn's
AE - acute infusion rxn, opportunistic inf
CI - other immune suppressing agents
Pancrelipase
MOA - displays enzymatic activity proper to each enzyme
Uses - tx of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency
AE - oropharyngeal mucositis, diarrhea, ab pain, hyperuricosuria, renal stones
Ursodiol
MOA - decreases cholesterol content of bile by reducing hepatic cholesterol secretion
Uses - dissolution of small cholesterol gallstones in pts w/ sxs gallbladder dz who refuse cholecystectomy or poor surgical candidates
AE - bile-salt induced diarrhea