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What abx are given for mild diverticulitis?
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cipro and flagyl 7-10 days
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What abx are given for severe diverticulitis?
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broad spectrum IV abx with anaerobic and gram negative coverage
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What is the treatment for ischemic colitis?
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supportive with IV fluids, bowel rest, and antibiotics
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What antispasmodics are used for IBS?
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dicyclomine (Bentyl)
hyoscaymine (Levsin) |
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What are side effects of antispasmodic drugs?
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urinary retention, constipation, tachycardia, dry mouth
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What antidiarrheal can be used for IBS?
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Loperamide (Lomotil)
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What anticonstipation treatments can be used for IBS?
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fiber, osmotic laxatives (milk of magnesia), lactulose, sorbitol
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How are TCAs used in treatment of IBS?
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affect motility, visceral sensitivity, central pain perception
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How does Tegaserod (Zelnorm) treat symptoms of IBS?
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constipation-predominant
stimulates peristalsis, inhibits pain sensation increased stool frequencey, consistency, decreased pain and bloating tx for 4-12 wks |
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How does Alosetron (Lotronex) treat symptoms of IBS?
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diarrhea predominant
inhibits colonic motility and pain 30% experience constipation |
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What 2 serotonin receptor agonists/antagonists are used for IBS
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Tegaserod
Alosetron |
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What meds are given for proctitis?
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-mesalamine supp
hydrocortisone supp |
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What meds are given for proctosigmoiditis?
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Mesalamine enema
Hydrocortisone enema |
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What meds are used for mild to moderate ulcerative colitis?
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sulfasalazine
mesalamine balsalazide (add mesalamine enema or prednisone) |
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What med is used to treat severe ulcerative colitis?
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methylprednisolone
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What immunomodulating agent is used to treat ulcerative colitis?
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Azathioprine (infliximab)
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What bile salts can be used to treat secretory diarrhea in crohns ds?
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cholestyramine
cholestipol |
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What antispasmodics treat cramping in crohns disease?
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dicyclomine
donnatal |
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What corticosteroid is effective in mild-mod ileal crohns disease?
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budosemide
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What steroids are used for severe crohns disease?
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prednisone
methylprednisolone (20% pts cant be tapered off steroids) |
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What immunomodulating drugs are used for crohns ds?
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azathioprine
mercaptopurine methotrexate |
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What anti-TNF med is used in crohns disease?
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infliximab
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