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GI Drugs

GI Drugs 12/10/07

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Aluminum hydroxide mixed with magnesium hydroxide (prototype) Antacid- Salts for neutralizing acids.
Sucralfate -Agent to protect stomach lining -Coats ulcer -Patient needs to be compliant
Misoprostal -Agents to protect stomach lining -Increase mucous secretion -For NSAID induced ulcers
Omeprazole (prototype) -Inhibitor of stomach acid secretion -blocks acid pump in stomach -Also treats Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
Ranitide (prototype) -H2 receptor antagonists -Blocks histamine -Induced stomach acid ulcers by blocking H2 histamine receptors
Tritec -Antibiotic -Kill Helicobacter Pylori
Ondansertron (prototype) -Drug to block vomitting -Serotonin 5HT3 antagonist
Ipecac syrup (prototype) -Emetic agents -causes vomitting
Metoclopromide (prototype) -GI Stimulants -Blocks dopamine receptors and enchances cholinergic effects on GI -Indicated for diabetic gastropareses, GERD, nausea, and vomitting
Pancrelpase -Digestive enzymes -indicated for cystic fibrosis, pancreatic cancer, etc. -Contains replacement amylases, lipases, and protoeases
Orlistate -Lipase inhibitors -Used to manage obesity -Blocks lipase metabolism of fat. Decreases absorption of fat soluable vitamins (A, D, K, E)
Milk of Magnesia (prototype) -Constipation -Anacid to clear bowels -Pulls water to intestines
Alosertron (prototype) -IBS -Only used in women
Diphenoxylate with atropine (prototype) -Diahrrea -Slows intestinal motility
Simethicone (prototype) -Anti-flatulants -Treats excess gas production in GI
Created by: Yellow_Plums
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