• Shuffle
    Toggle On
    Toggle Off
  • Alphabetize
    Toggle On
    Toggle Off
  • Front First
    Toggle On
    Toggle Off
  • Both Sides
    Toggle On
    Toggle Off
  • Read
    Toggle On
    Toggle Off
Reading...
Front

Card Range To Study

through

image

Play button

image

Play button

image

Progress

1/57

Click to flip

Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;

Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;

H to show hint;

A reads text to speech;

57 Cards in this Set

  • Front
  • Back
antacids
CaCO3 - absorbed
NaHCO3 - absorbed
Mg(OH) - not absorbed
Al(OH) - not absorbed
H2 antagonists
Ranitidine
Cimetidine
Famotidine
Nizatidine
PPI
Omeprazole
Esomeprazole
Lansoprazole
Dexlansoprazole
Pantoprazole
Rabebrazole
Physiology of acid secretion
1. Neural stimulation via vagus
2. Endocrine stimulation via gastrin
3. Paracrine stimulation by histamine release from enterochromaffin-like (ECL) cells
|
V
Acid production by proton pumps on the apical membrane of parietal cells
Antacid clinical use
Occasional GERD or dyspepsia
Can be used to determine if CP is acid reflux
Replaced by H2B and PPI for ulcers
Antacid adverse reactions
NaHCO3
Mg(OH)2
Al(OH)3
CaCO3
Na - FLUID RETENTION, syst. alkalosis (esp renal insuf)
Mg - DIARRHEA, hyperMg (if renal insuf)
Al - CONSTIP., hypoPhos, drug adsorption (bioavail)
Ca - hyperCa, kidney stones, acid rebound, constip?
H2R Antagonists
Characteristics
Competitively inhibit H2 (GPCR)
-> decreased cAMP->decreased pump activity
Also decrease pepsin secretion
Tachyphylaxis
Short term (hours)
-PRN for GERD, w/PPI for PM-breakthrough sx
-SUP in high risk, PPI better for ZES
Low toxicity
Cimetidine adverse effects
inhibit cytochrome P450
Antiandrogenic (gynecomastia, galactorrhea)
Cardiovascular problems
Confusion in elderly
---thus less commonly used than other H2B
PPI background
Inhibit H/K ATPase in apical membrane of parietal cells

All require conversation to sulfonamide intermediate which forms irreversible complex with ATPase

Native drugs destroyed by GI acid. Special coating

30 minutes before mean. Effects last up to 24-48 hr
PPI adverse effects
Generally well tolerated
Most common: HA, And pain, N, D, Farts
Metabolized by P450
Increased risk for GI infections, bone fractures, aspiration pneumonia, hypomagnesemia
Clinical use of PPI
PUD
GERD
Reflux esophagitis
ZES
-
IV for UGIB
-reduce need for endoscopic intervention
-decrease risk for recurrent UGIB s/p intervention
Mucosal protectants
Bismuth salts
Sucralfate
Misoprostol
Bismuth salts
Coats ulcers and inflamed areas
multiple mechanisms poorly understood
caution: black tongue and feces
interaction with anticoagulants

Gastroenteritis - helps sx of N/D/dyspepsia
Traveler's D ppx (tho, others used)
Sucralfate
Forms gel-like material on ulcers
Protects from acid and digestive enzymes
Take before meals (ante sebum)

SUP (replaced by PPI)
Bile-reflux gastritis
Esophageal ulcers (e.g. post variceal banding ulcers)
Misoprostol
PG E1 analog
stimulates mucopolysaccharide production
decreases acid secretion
induces labor

Combined with NSAIDs to reduce ulcer risk
Drugs effecting GI motility
ABX = Erythromycin
Cholinomimetic = Bethanechol, neostigmine
DA rec. antagonist = metoclopramide, domperidone
Serotonin (5HT) = metoclopramide @ high dose
Macrolide ABX
(erythromycin)
Prokinetic:
Activate motilin receptors on smooth muscle of the antrum and small intestine

Use sparingly: tachyphylaxis and QT prolongation
Cholinomimetics
Prokinetic: activate ACh receptors
Potently increase GI motility
Multiple cholinergic and cardiac side-effects limit use
IV neostigmine shown highly effective in acute colonic pseudo-obstruction (Ogilvie's syndrome)
DA receptor antagonists
Metoclopramide
Domperidone
Act pre & post-synaptic DA receptor
antagonism promotes gastric/intestinal motility through release of Ach
-increased gastric tone/pressure
-improved antroduodenal coordination
-accelerated gastric emptying
Metoclopramide (Reglan)
Common side effects:
somnolence, feeling jittery, HD, insomnia, diarrhea

Also serious nervous system disorders
-tardive dyskinesia: involuntary, repetitive movements (may be irreversible)
-dystonia
-neuroleptic malignant syndrome

Confirm dx before using, detailed discussion with pt and written consent
Laxatives:
Bulk forming
Osmotic agents
Stimulants
Stool softeners
Chloride channel secretion
Bulk forming: psyllium, CMC, polycarbophil
Osmotic agents: lactulose, Mg salts, NaPO4, PEG
Stimulants: Bisacodyl, seena, cascara, castor oil
Stool softeners: Docusate, glycerin, mineral oil
Cl channel secretion: Lubiprostone
Fiber lax
(bulk forming)
Bulk forming: psyllium, carboxymethylcellulose (CMC), polycarbophil

Form gels in colon causing water retention and distention that leads to increased peristalsis
Osmotic lax
Osmotic agents: lactulose, Mg salts, NaPO4, PEG

Draw H2O into lumen by osmosis
Softer/liquid stool and distention induced peristalsis
Stimulant/irritant lax
Stimulants: Bisacodyl, seena, cascara, castor oil

stimulates colonic smooth muscle and cause water accumulation in lumen; exact mechanism unclear
Stool softener lax
Docusate - causes H2O and fat to mix
glycerin - enhances H20 retention
mineral oil - softens stool, prevents H2O absorption, can inhibit fat soluble vitamin absorption
Anti-diarrhea agents
1. Anti-motility
2. Adsorbants
3. Antisecretory
1. Anti-motility - loperamide, diphenoxylate/atropine, tincture of opium
2. Adsorbants - bismuth subsalicylate, fiber, cholestyramine, colestipol
3. Anti-secretory - octreotide, somatostatin
anti-motility
(opiates)
Opioid receptor
loparamide, diphenoxylate/atropine, tincture of opium

act directed on circular and long. muscle
-inhibit peristalsis and prolong transit time
-increase viscosity
-diminishes fluid and electrolyte loss

Increases anal sphincter tone
adsorbents
Bismuth subsalicylate
-anti-secretory
-antimicrobial
-anti-inflammatory

Fiber
-bulking agents - "stool regulator" improves consistency

Cholestyramine, colestipol
-bile acid binding resin
-prevent unabsorbed bile acids from irritating colonic mucosa and causing more electrolyte and fluid secretion
anti-secretory
Octreotide/somatostatin
-reduces fluid and electrolyte secretion by stomach and pancreases
-mild anti-motility effect
-promotes intestinal electrolyte absorption
-suppresses neuroendocrine tumor release of peptides that cause intestinal hyper secretion of electrolytes and water
Anti-diarrheas
warnings and precautions
Do not give in setting of acute bacterial infection or inflammation
-->could get toxic megacolon
Anti-diarrheas
warnings and precautions
Caution when combining loperamide and tincture of opium with other CNS depressants
-->sedation, respiratory depression
Anti-diarrheas
warnings and precautions
Remember the "salicylate" in bismuth subsalicylate
-caution for pt on ASA or anti-coagulation
-Reye syndrome
Anti-diarrheas
warnings and precautions
Separate cholestyramine from other medications by at least 2 hours (bind, reduce bioavailability)
Nausea and Emesis
anticholinergic: scopolamine
Antihistamine: meclizine, dimenhydrinate
DA-antagonist: prochlorperazine, promethazine
5-HT3-antagonist: ondansetron, dolasetron, granisetron
Cannabinoid: dronabinol
Neurokinin antagonist: aprepitant
Antiemetics: anticholinergic
Block ACh at M1
Scopolamine prevents motion sickness
But less effective at treating it
Can prevent chemo-induced nausea
Transderm patch 72 hr

Antichoinergic side effects: dry mouth, sedation, blurred vision; and confusion and urinary retention in the elderly
Antiemetic: antihistamine
Antihistaminic (H1) and anticholinergic
Mechlizine, dimenhydrinate
Effect in tx of motion sickness
Tablet, oral suspension, IM dimenhydrinate
Antichoinergic side effects
Meclizine may be less sedating than dimenhydrinate
Antiemetics: DA-antagonist
D2-receptor blockers, some anticholinergic effects
Promethazine, proclorperazine
Effective antiemetic in mutliple settings
Oral tablet or suspension, rectal, IM, IV
ADE: sedation, QT prolongation, anticholinergic; extrapyramidal sx = pseudoparkinsonism, acute dystonic reactions and tardive dyskinesia
Antiemetics: 5-HT3 antagonist
Selective 5-HT3 receptor antagonist, vagal nerve terminals and chemoreceptor trigger zone
Ondansetron, dolasetrong, granisetron
Effect for multiple settings including
-chemo-induced N/V
Adverse effects: QT prolongation
Antiemetics: cannabinoid
CNS cannabinoid (CB1) receptor agonist, likely interacts with multiple neurotransmitters
Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) - "Marinol" PO
Approved for chemo-induced N/V and appetite stimulant for HIV/AIDS
Adverse effects: euphoria, paranoia, CNS depression and abuse potential
Antiemetics: NK antagonist
Substance P/neurokinin-1 receptor antagonist
Aprepitant, fosaprepitant
Effective in prevention of acute and delayed chemotherapy-induced and postoperative N?V, especially as adjunctive to therapy
PO, IV (fos) before chemo or anesthesia
ADE: hiccups, fatigue, increased risk for severe infection
Selection of anti emetics by clinical situation:
migraine-related nausea
DA-antagonist
5-HT3 antagonist
Selection of anti emetics by clinical situation:
Motion sickness
anticholinergic
antihistamine
Selection of anti emetics by clinical situation:
Chemo-induced N/V
5-HT3-antagonist
corticosteroids
NK antagonists

others: cannabinoids, benzodiazepines
Post-op N/V
DA-antagonist
5-HT3 antagonist
NK-antagonist
Hyperemesis gravidarum
Ginger
B6
Antihistamine
DA antagonist
5-HT3 antagonist
Anti-inflammatory:
aminosalicylates
topical anti-inflammatory effect via multiple mech.
sulfasalazone: prodrug in the colon
---bacterial azoreductase --> 5ASA
5-aminosalicylate: mesalamine, balzalazide, olsalazine
->75% absorbed in jéjunum
Effectin in UC and Crohn's of colon
aminosalicylate: warnings/precautions
sulfasalazine
sulfasalazine:
freq GI, CNS and hematologic effects
agranulocytosis is rare (serious)
decrease folic acid absorption (supp. 1mg/daily)
aminosalicylate: warnings/precautions
5-ASA
5-ASA
mild GI side effects
hypersensitivity rxn: pancreatitis, pneumonitis
pradoxical worsening of disease
chronic interstitial nephritis
Glucocorticoids
conventional
Predisone, methylprednisone
effective induce remission UC/CD
-generally reserved for mild/mod disease
Should be used for short term induction, not maintenance therapy
cannot stop w/o tapering (adrenal insufficiency)
Glucocorticoids
non-systemic
Budesonide
controlled ileal release vs. extended colonic release
high first pass hepatitic metabolism
induction agent in CD, not effective for long-term maintenance
lower incidence of adrenal suppression, but still requires a taper
Immunomodulators: 6-MP/AZA
pathway
AZA --> 6-MP
6-MP --(TMPT enzyme)-> 6-MMP (inactive)
and
6-MP-->>>6-TGN (active, inhibited nucleotide synth)
Immunomodulators: 6-MP/AZA
use and ADE
Maintenance of remission in CD and UC
Tx levels reached at 3 months
Adverse effects:
leukopenia, thrombocytopenia (6TGN)
hepatotoxicity
infection
increased risk of malignancy

avoid use with allopurinol which shunts towards active metabolite
Immunomodulators: methotrexate
mechanism
folate antimetabolite
competitively inhibits DHF to DHFR
Thought to induce apoptosis in T cells
Immunomodulators: methotrexate
use and ADE
maintenance for CD
ADE:
hepatotoxicity
myelosuppression
interstitial lung disease (rare, significant)
give folic acid 1mg daily to all patients to prevent megaloblastic anemia
teratogenic, contraindicated in pregnancy
Biologics: anti-TNFa
use, ADE
induction and maintenance of CD and UC
ADE
reactivation risk (TB, HBV)
Myelosuppression
Increased risk of malignancy
Psoriasis, drug-induced lupus, demyelination
Biologics: anti-TNFa flavors
Infliximab
Adalimumab
Certolizumab
Golimumab
IFX: Chimeric (Both)
ADA: Humanized (Both)
CTZ: PEG-Fab (CD)
GOL: Humanized (UC)
Biologics: anti-integrins
Natalizumab
Blocks leukocyte migration from blood vessels to sites of inflammation

increased risk of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) - exposed to JC virus

New (Vedolizumab) may be GI specific