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Exam 6: Meds that affect the GI (Upper GI)

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Calcium Carbonate (Tums), Aluminum Hydroxide (AlternaGEL, Gaviscon), Aluminum Hyroxide w/ Magnesium (Maalox, Mylanta)   Antacids  
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Antacid Mechanism of Action   Neutralize gastric acid to relieve heartburn and sour stomach  
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Calcium Carbonate (Tums): Side effects   Constipation, hypercalcemia, hypophoshatemia  
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Aluminum Hydroxide (AlternaGEL, Gaviscon): Side effects   Constipation, indigestion  
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Aluminum Hyroxide w/ Magnesium (Maalox, Mylanta)   Hypermagnesemia, hypophosphatemia  
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Cimetidine (Tagamet), Ranitidine (Zantac),Famotidine (Pepcid)   Histamine-2 Antagonists  
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Histamine-2 Antagonists Mechanism of Action   Suppress gastic acid by blocking H2 receptors  
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Cimetidine (Tagamet): Side effects   Blood abnormalities, diarrhea, dizziness, sleepiness, headache, confusion, increased plasma creatinine level, cardiac rhythm disturbances, ED, rash  
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Ranitidine (Zantac): Side effects   Headache, GI disturbance, insomnia, N/V, rash, blood abnormalities, ED  
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Famotidine (Pepcid): Side effects   Headache, dizziness, diarrhea, constipation, muscle cramps, ED  
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Sucralfate (Carafate)   Anti-ulcer agent  
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Anti-ulcer Agent Mechanism of Action   Protect ulcers from acid and pepsin  
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Sucrafate (Carafate): Side Effects   Dizziness, insomnia, vertigo, constipation, GI discomfort, dry mouth, rash, back pain  
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Omeprazole (Prilosec), Lanisoprazole (Prevacid)   Proton Pump Inhibitors  
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Proton Pump Inhibitors Mechanism of Action   Suppress gastric acid by blocking enzymes associated with the final step of acid production  
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Omeprazole (Prilosec): Side Effects   Headache, fatigue, dizziness,depression, ABD pain, cramps, gas, nausea, diarrhea, flu-like symptoms, rash, arthralgia  
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Lanisoprazole (Prevacid): Side Effects   Diarrhea, ABD pain, N/V, constipation, dry mouth, headache, dizziness, vertigo, insomnia, upper respiratory symptoms, rash  
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Atropine Sulfate (Atropine), Propantheline (Pro-Banthine [Can])   Anticholinergics  
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Atropine Sulfate (Atropine): Side Effects   Blurred vision, dilated pupils, cycloplegia, dizziness, nervousness, insomnia, dry mouth, increased intraocular pressure, palpitations, heart rhythm changes, life-threatening  
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Propantheline (Pro-Banthine [Can]): Side Effects   Constipation, dry mouth, blurred vision, sensitivity to light, difficulty urinating, irregular heartbeat, intolerance to heat.  
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