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Name an anti-ulcer drug?
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Cimetidine (Tagament)
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How does Cimetidine (Tagament) work?
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decreases secretion of hydrochloric acid by blocking activation of H2 receptors
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What are the clinical uses of Cimetidine (Tagament)?
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*prevent gastric & duodenal uclers
*Tx of esophagitis *Animals who are/have been vomiting *Chronic renal failure patients |
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What are the other types of anti-ulcer drugs besides Cimetidine?
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Ranitidine (Zantac)
Famotidine (Pepcid) |
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Name an antidiarrheal drug?
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Diphenoxylate/Atropine (Lomotil)
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What action does Diphenoxylate/Atropine (Lomotil) have?
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increases segmental contractions which decrease the lumen resulting in slower passage of intestinal material
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Why is Atropine added to Diphenoxylate (Lomotil)?
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To prevent substance abuse
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What is the clinical use of Diphenoxylate/Atropine (Lomotil)?
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controls diarrhea
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What other drug can be used as an antidiarrheal but does not have atropine?
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Loperamide (Immodium)
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Which drug is commonly used in dogs for antidiarrheal affects? Cats?
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Dogs --> Diphenoxylate/Atropine (lomotil)
Cats --> Loperamide (Immodium) |
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Name a laxative drug used for animals?
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Cisapride (Propulsid)
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What action does Cisapride (Propulsid) have?
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stimulates motility of the GI tract
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What are the clinical uses of Cisapride (Propulsid)?
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>Tx of constipation
>Megacolon (cats) >GI stasis in rabbits |
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Name a antiemetic drug used in animals?
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Metaclopramide (Reglan)
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What action does Metaclopramide (Reglan) have?
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>Speeds gastric emptying
>Increases cardiac sphincter tone >Blocks pathway to vomiting center in brain |
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What are clinical uses of Metaclopramide (Reglan)?
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>antiemetic
>motility disorders |
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What are the side effects of Metaclopramide (Reglan)?
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>behavioral changes
>>hyperactivity - pant, pace, wine >CNS disorders >>ataxia, trembling, excessive panting, seizures >constipation |
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Name a mucosal protectant drug?
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Sucralfate (Carafate)
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What are the clinical uses for Sucralfate (Carafate)?
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>oral ulcers
>duodenal ulcers >gastric ulcers >esphagitis >excessive vomiting |
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How does Sucralfate (Carafate) work?
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binds to mucosal layer of stomach, when acid is produced there is a layer to protect lining of GI tract.
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What are the side effects of Sucralfate (Carafate)?
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>Constipation
>Don't want to feed and than give carafate - won't work >>give carafate 1/2 hour before meal |
