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omperazole therapeutic

anti-ulcer drug

omeprazole pharmacologic

proton pump inhibitor

omeprazole length of use

short term


4-8 weeks

omeprazole mechanism of action

reduces acid secretion in stomach by binding irreversibly to enzyme H+, K+-ATPase.




inhibits the final pathway involved in acid secretion and effectively inhibits the active proton pumps

omeprazole

significant first pass effect

omeprazole side effects

HA, N, D, rash, abdominal pain

ranitidine therapeutic

anti-ulcer drug

ranitidine pharmacologic

H2-receptor antagonist

ranitidine trade name

Zantac

omeprazole trade name

prilosec

ranitidine mechanism of action

blocks H2 receptors on parietal cells in stomach to decrease acid production

ranitidine

smoking decreases the effectiveness

antacids

inorganic compounds containing aluminum, magnesium, sodium or calcium that neutralize gastric acid and inactivate pepsin

diphenoxylate w/atropine therapeutic

antidiarrheal

diphenoxylate with atropine pharmacologic

opiod

diphenoxylate w/atropine trade name

Lomotil

lomotil mechanism of action

acts on smooth muscle of intestine to slow peristalsis

moving slowly through digestive tract

absorbed really well

moving quickly through digestive tract

not able to be absorbed

chief cells

put out pepsinogen

parietal cells

put out HCL acid

enteroendocrine cells

stimulated by gastrin, produce histamine

normal pH of stomach

1.5-3.5

small intestine is made up of

duodenum


jeujunum


illium

small intestine

main site of absorption for food, nutrients, medications

large intestine

main site of absorption for water

liver

all drugs that reach circulation go through the liver regardless of whether they are taken PO, IM, SubQ, etc.

PUD

imbalance of protective (mucous & bicarbonate) vs. aggravating factors (pepsin and gastric acid)

PUD

may cause bleeding, perforation, penetration, GI obstructions

duodenum

most common site for peptic ulcers

PUD

ulcers in lower esophagus, stomach and small intestine

GERD

stomach acids enter esophagus usually from relaxed lower esophageal sphincter

lifestyle factors to resolve GERD

lose weight


stop tobacco, alcohol


eat smaller meals



lifestyle factors to resolve GERD
avoid certain foods - caffeine, carbonation

decrease stress


change medications if possible

medications to treat PUD and GERD

PPIs


H2 blockers


Antacids

goal of pharmacotherpy for PUD and GERD Medications

provide relief


promote healing


prevent complications


prevent future recurrence

Proton Pump Inhibitors

drug of choice for treating PUD, GERD

prazoles

proton pump inhibitors

tidines

H2 blockers

PPIs

decrease acid more than H2 blockers do

PPIs

best for long term prevention rather than acute episode

omeprazole

used in treating H.Pylori

omeprazole

irreversibly binds to H+, K+ proton pumps; inhibits proton pumps from releasing acid

Proton Pump Inhibitor Prototype

Omeprazole

H2 receptor angatonists

blocks acid production by blocking H2 receptors on parietal cells

H2 receptor antagonists

blocks daytime, nighttime, fasting and food-stimulated secretion

H2 receptor antagonist prototype

ranitidine

H2 receptor antagonists

best used for short term use

H2 receptor antagonists

help stop acid secretion at any time of day or night

PPIs

effect cells best when acid is being produced because of food intake

ranitidine

best for short term use

ranitidine

may cause confusion in the elderly

ranitidine

inhibits secretion of acid during eating, at night and during fasting

ranitidine

decreased absorption with antacids



antacids

don't protect stomach, don't promote ulcer healing

antacids

neutralize pH of hydrochloric acid in stomach,


reduces digestive action of pepsin

antacids

treatment of pain associated with hyperacidity in PUD, GERD, heartburn, and indigestion

prototype antacid

aluminum hydroxide

aluminum hydroxide antacid

causes constipation

magnesium hydroxide antacid

causes diarrhea

combination of magnesium hydroxide and aluminum hydroxide

lessens constipating and diarrhea effects

calcium carbonate antacid

causes constipation and can cause kidney stones

sodium bicarbonate antacid

systematically absorbed - hypernatremia, water retention, metabolic alkalosis, acid rebound, causes bloating and belching

sodium bicarbonate antacid

cannot be taken by people with HF, HTN, renal problems

antacids

can cause rebound acidity when discontinued

h.pylori

the only microbe that can survive in the stomach

patients that don't have H.Pylori

should not receive antibiotics

H.Pylori

patient needs to be compliant with medication - 1-2 weeks

H.Pylori treated with

Anti-infectives (antibiotics)


Proton Pump Inhibitors


Antacids (bismuth preparations)

pepsin inhibitor (mucosal protective drug) prototype

sucralfate

sucralfate

is not absorbed


patches ulcer, is sloughed off, and is excreted

sucralfate

used for about 8 weeks to heal ulcers

sucralfate

enhances mucus defenses

sucralfate side effect

constipation

sucralfate

take on empty stomach


do not crush, chew or break tablets

sucralfate

increase fluid intake, dietary roughage, and exercise to manage potential constipation

sucralfate

give other meds 2 hours before or after

constipation

waste material staying in the large intestine too long


too much water reabsorbed


decrease in BM's

treatment of constipation

must rule out obstruction

two therapeutic reasons we use laxitives

prophylaxis, treatment

treatment of constipation

psyllium, bisacodyl, docusate, senna, magnesium hydroxide

diarrhea can be caused by

infection - can be viral or bacterial


drugs


inflammation


foods


malabsorption

best treatment of diarreha

opioids

prototype opioid to treat diarrhea

diphenoxylate w/atropine (lomotil)

don't use anti-diarrheals

with C-Diff or poisoning

nausea and vomiting

controlled in the brain by the vomiting center

chemo trigger receptor zone

area in the brain not protected by BBB

anticholinergic/antihistamine med for nausea

meclizine

meclizine

used for treatment of vertigo and motion sickness

phenothiazine used for nausea/vomiting

promethazine

promethazine

decreases N & V by blocking the dopamine receptors in the chemoreceptor trigger zone

phenothiazines

used for cancer patients

promethazine

can cause extra pyramidal symptoms (because of blocking of dopamine)

cannibinoid prototype for nausea/vomiting

dronabinol

dronabinol

cannabinoid used in treatment of N & V associated with cancer treatment as an appetite stimulant for individuals with HIV/AIDS

dronabinol

increases appetite

giving dronabinol with phenothiazines

improves N & V better than either drug alone

serotonin receptor antagonists prototype - for N& V

ondansteron

ondansteron

drug of choice for chemo and morning sickness

serotonin receptor antagonists

block serotonin at 5-HT receptor sites in vagal nerve and at the chemoreceptor trigger zone

ondansterone

relieves N & V from chemo, radiation, and post-op

dexamethasone

helps with delayed nausea from chemotherapy

treatment of obesity

diet


exercise


behavior modification

treatment of obesity

lifestyle changes


appetite suppressants


lipase inhibitors

lipase inhibitor prototype

orlistat

orlistat

prevents lipid absorption from GI tract

orlistat side effects

flatus, oily stool, fecal urgency, abdominal pain, HA

orlistat

give drug within an hour of fatty meal

orlistat

take fat-soluble multi-vitamin 2 hours before or after orlistat

orlistat

avoid high fat meals

main female hormones

estrogen, progesterone

importance of hormones

growth/development/metabolism


reproduction

importance of hormones

contraception


sexual function/satisfaction


cancer treatment

estrogen

mostly secreted by ovaries

female hormones

secretion varies on a 28 day cycle

progesterone

secreted by corpus luteum

at the end of the 28 day cycle

negative feedback loop shuts off secretion

menstrual cycle

whats happening in the ovaries and in the uterus

Estrogen

encourages maturation of female reproductive organs and puberty

estrogen

effects many other body tissues and organs


decreases LDL


increases HDL

estrogen

prevents cardiac disease


increases strength and length of bones


prevents osteoporosis

estrogen

usually combined with progestins to counteract adverse effects


used to treat prostate cancer

estrogen

taken to treat menopause

estrogen side effect

HA, nausea, libido changes

estrogen increases clots

don't give to people who have problems with blood clots

estrogen

pregnancy category X

progesterone

promotes breast development


decreased levels of progesterone cause menses

progesterone

maintains endometrium in early pregnancy


limits and stabilizes endometrial growth

progesterone

treats dysfunctional uterine bleeding


treatment for endometrial cancer

progesterone

inhibits midcycle LH surge - prevents ovulation


encourages thick cervical mucus

medroxyprogesterone side effects

breast tenderness


breakthrough bleeding

medroxyprogesterone black box warning

if combined with estrogen increases risk for stroke, DVT, MI, PE, breast cancer

medroxyprogesterone injectable form

decreases bone mineral density - higher risk of osteoporosis

birth control

mixture of estrogen and progesterone

estradiol and norethindrone

combined estrogen and progesterone birth control

side effects of estradiol/norethindrone

N,


Weight Gain,


breast tenderness,


breakthrough bleeding


Increased BP



Black Box Warning of estradiol/norethindrone

smoking greatly increases the risks of CV problems - especially over age 35

why should a woman not take oral birth control pills?

breast cancer


pregnancy


cirrhosis of the liver

why should a woman not take oral birth control pills?

migraines


HTN


History of Stroke


Smoking

Progestin only birth control

less effective than the combination, can have breakthrough bleeding

Progestin only birth control

causes thick cervical mucus, discourages sperm and inhibits implantation

Progestin only birth control

no risk of clotting, can be used if breast feeding

nonoxynyl 9

spermicide

Plan B

prevents ovulation

mifepristone

aborts implanted embryos

testosterone

matures male reproductive system


causes secondary sex characteristics

testosterone

builds skeletal mass and causes bone growth


increases erythropoietin - increased RBCs

testosterone

treatment for testosterone deficiency, primary and secondary hypogonadism

testosterone

may be used to treat anemia, muscle wasting diseases, some cancers

testosterone

schedule III drug - potential for abuse

testosterone

use with caution in patients w/prostatic hyperplasia

testosterone black box warning

virulization may occur in women and children who are exposed

anabolic steroid side effects for men

oligospermia


testicular atrophy


impotence


acne


aggression


dependence

anabolic steroid side effects for women

menstrual irregularity


hair growth


decreased breast size

anabolic steroid side effects for both men and women

liver damage


increased LDL


decreased HDL


HTN

sildenafil

viagra

atherosclerosis

number one risk factor for ED

PDE-5 inhibitor

sildenafil

sildenafil

don't use w/nitrates

sildenafil side effects

HA


dizziness


flushing


nasal congestion - all side effects from vasodilation

BPH drugs

Alpha 1 adrenergic blockers


5-alpha reductase inhibitors

Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy

enlargement of prostate - causes difficulty w/urination

drugs that make BPH worse

alpha agonists, anti-cholinergics - both cause urinary retention

5-alpha reductase inhibitors

makes it so testosterone can't encourage prostate to grow

alpha 1 adrenergic blockers

cause smooth muscle in urethra to not contract

5-alpha reductase inhibitors

blocks the enzyme that converts testosterone into active metabolite and shrinks prostate epithelial tissue

alpha 1 adrenergic blockers

blocks adrenergic receptors and relaxes smooth muscle tissue in the urethra, bladder neck and prostate

finasteride

5-alpha reductase inhibitor for BPH

finasteride

takes several months to work

finasteride side effects

gynecomastia


impotence


decreased libido

finasteride

pregnancy category X

finasteride

can't donate blood

finasteride

testosterone blocker/inhibitor

Combination of drugs used to treat H. Pylori

antibiotics


PPIs


bismuth

risk factors for PUD

H. Pylori


family history


NSAIDS

risk factors for PUD

caffeine


stress


Type O blood


smoking

goal of PUD and GERD medications

prevent complications


prevent recurrence

goal of PUD and GERD medications

promote healing


provide relief

omeprazole

long duration


short half life - irreversibly changes acid producing cells

omeprazole

for long term use


highly protein bound

omeprazole

inhibits pumps from releasing acid


irreversibly binds

omeprazole

decreases bioavailability of meds that need acidic environment (minerals)

omeprazole

decreases effectiveness of clopidogrel

omeprazole

avoid smoking, alcohol, spicy foods

omeprazole

B12 malapsorption - may affect RBC concentration leading to anemia

omeprazole

take in the morning

H 2 blocker

short term use

PPI

long term use

H2 blocker

stops acid secretion at any time of day or night

ranitidine

short term use

ranitidine side effects

HA, N, D, confusion - in the elderly

ranitidine

treats PUD, GERD and stress ulcers

ranitidine

inhibits function of parietal cells (gastric secretion)

ranitidine

don't smoke


don't take other antacids


may decrease absorption of other drugs

ranitidine

take at night


report excessive diarrhea, s/s GI bleeding

antacids

don't promote healing of ulcers

antacids

do not protect by coating stomach wall

for antacids to be therapeutic

pH at 3.5 or above

magnesium hydroxide antacid

causes diarrhea

calcium carbonate antacid

causes constipation and kidney stones

sodium bicarbonate antacid

don't give to people w/heart problems, HTN,

magnesium hydroxide antacid is usually combined with

aluminum hydroxide

don't give beta blockers

to people with diabetes - will cause they to not feel s/s of hypo

H. pylori meds

patient must be compliant

H. pylori meds

antibiotic


PPI


Bismuth

sucralfate

decreases absorption of digoxin and warfarin

psyllium

bulk forming laxative


for every day use

psyllium

take with water


does not cause dehydration

psyllium

slow acting laxative


adds mass

bisacodyl

stimulant type laxative

bisacodyl

irritates mucosa and alters electrolyte absorption

bisacodyl

rapid acting laxative


not for everyday use

bisacodyl

used for bowel preps


causes diarrhea

docusate

surfactant type laxative

docusate

adds water and fat to stool - lubricates

docusate

used for preventative measures for constipation

magnesium hydroxide laxative

not for regular use


good for dehydration

magnesium hydroxide laxative

neutralizes gastric acid


draws in water - osmotic

miralax

saline osmotic laxative

senna

herbal agent laxative

senna

stimulates bowel


increases peristalsis

mineral oil laxative

discouraged

opiods for diarrhea

diphenoxylate w/atropine- lomotil

opiods for diarrhea

slow peristalsis - for short term use

don't use anti-diarrheals

with poisoning or C-diff

promethazine

a phenothiazine

promethazine

decreases N & V by blocking dopamine receptors in chemoreceptor trigger zone

promethazine
decreases N & V by blocking dopamine receptors in chemoreceptor trigger zone

meclizine

anticholinergic/antihistamine

drugs used to treat nausea and vomiting

anticholinergics/antihistamines


phenothiazines


cannabinoids


serotonin receptor antagonists

phenothiazine

blocks dopamine receptors in chemoreceptor trigger zone

ondansetron

blocks serotonin at receptor sites in the vagal nerve and chemoreceptor trigger zone

estrogen used for

menopause symptoms,


treat prostate and some breast cancers



don't use estrogen if

history of: breast, cervical, endometrial and prostate cancer

don't use estrogen if

lipid disorders, clot history

estrogen alone

risk of endometrial cancer


risk of clotting issues

estrogen

encourages endometrial growth

progesterone

limits and inhibits endometrial growth

progesterone

encourages thick cervical mucus

progesterone

inhibits midcycle LH surge - prevents ovulation

medroxyprogesterone

prevents endometrial proliferation


decreases dysfunctional bleeding

edroxyprogesterone

prevents ovulation


treatment for endometrial cancer

injectable form of medroxyprogesterone

higher risk for osteoporosis - causes bone demineralization

menopause

no menses

menarch

first menstrual period

miss 3 days of birth control pills

start over and use a condom

birth control pills

prevent ovulation

don't take birth control pills if:

breast cancer


obesity


lupus

don't take birth control pills if:

depression


pregnancy


cirrhosis

don't take birth control pills if:

prolonged immobilization


migraines


HTN


history of stroke

use estrogen for

prostate cancer

use testosterone for

breast cancer

testosterone

schedule III drug - potential for abuse

primary hypogonadism

testes not creating enough testosterone

secondary hypogonadism

pituitary or hypothalamus problems

testosterone

treats anemia

testosterone

treats muscle wasting in aids patients

sildenafil

do not use with nitrates - can cause extreme hypertension

finasteride

blocks testosterone from making the prostate bigger

finasteride

blocks testosterone