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GI E&M

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Antacids decrease gastric acid
Antacids do not protect mucosal linings
Antacids for immed relief of HB
Antacids safe in preg
antacids take on empty stomach
Antacids watch sodium,alum.ca,mg content
hypophosphatemia see with prolonged alum use
hypermg see with RI
promotility drugs only if unresponsive to others
antacid duration 2 hrs
Mg antacids see diarh.
Na antacids watch w/chf/HTN
Ca antacids watch for renal stones
Na salts (alka seltzer) most adverse effects)
MOM adverse effect w/renal,geriatrics,kids <12
PPI's inhibit acid pump
Nsaid ulcer MISOPROSTOL (cytotec)
Tagemet highest interactions
H2 blockers HS dose optimal
H2 blockers all safe efficacy
PPI QD dosing improves compliance
Geriat. 1/2 dose better w/h2 blockers
Gero No dose adj w/PPI
H2 blockers cross placenta, ok after 1st trimester
Prilosec Cat C
Axid less drug interactions of H2 blockers
Prilosec Category C
Protonix less drug interactions
Cytotec Cat X
PPI best to take AC
laxatives and peds no enemas,mg,phos
preg and laxatives bulk or softeners preffered
ST constipation mild bulks or softeners
ST severe constipation stimulants,saline,enemas
high constipation both stimulant and salines
LT constipation continue x 1 week and reeval
bulk lax increases weight of stool and stretches wall of colon leading to increased peristalisis
bulk lax 1st line tx for mild ST constipation
bulk lax - psyllium decreases serum cholesterol
bulk lax - fibercon ck for hyperK
stool softeners lowers surface tension allowing fecal mass to be penetrated by fluids
mineral oil no longer safe
Caster oil induces labor
osmotic lax causes H2O to move from tissue into bowel, increases bulk and peristalisis
osmotic lax requires rx
osmotic lax good for bowel cleansing
osmotic lax ex sorbitol, lactulose, miralax, glycerin
stimulant lax most potent
stimulant lax direct action on intes mucosa or nerve plexis
stim lax dont take w/in 2 hrs of other meds
stim lax ex biscodyl, MOM, cacara, senna
saline lax attract and retain H2O in bowel, increaSES pressure, osmotic effect and induces cintraction of colon
saline lax elect imbal in preg
most potent saline lax mg citrate
enemas colonic distension and lavage
fleets enemas contrain. in renal
Opiod antidiar. safe and effective
lomotil opiod antidiar., schedule IV
lomotil dont give w/downs r/t anticholinergic effects
lomotil if given w/MAO > HTN crises
Imodium long acting, and more potent than lomotil
Paregoric (antidia.) opium component, sched III
absorbants (antidiar) ex pepto ok for infections ( bind to bacteria and toxins)
pepto contrain. if sens. to salycylatates,
pepto high risk tox if given w asa
Kaopectate (absorb. antidiar) not good for renal r/t mg and phos)
antiemetics (antidopaminergics) eg:thorazine, compazine, phenergan effective in drug induces emesis
"zines" antiemetics EPS SE, sedation, htpotension
Prokinetic antiemetic ex: Reglan prevents stim of CTZ, good for iv use w/chemo
Anticholinergic antiemetics ex antihistamines) supresses hyperstim of labyt. function
antihis. antiemetics use before activity
scopalamine direct action of VC
scopalamine rapid plasma levels, and relief for 3 days
serotonin 5-HT3 rec. antagonists ex: zofran stop for rash (hypersens rare, but serious)
zofran OD blindness (short episodes)
IBS tx bulk lax first
IBS meds heat prostration
bentyl for IBS cat B
levsin for IBS cat C, 1/2 dose gero, ok for infant colic
Zelnorm for IBS cat B, good if prim. prob is constipation, take on empty stomach, 98%protein bound
GI stim/prokinetic ex reglan potential for EPS, confusion, depression with suicidal ideation
Prostaglandin ex: cytotec use w/NSAID to < GI SE
cytotec take with food, dont give w/antacids, increase dose slowly to avoid diar., CAT X!!
UC tx (sulfasalazine/mesalazine) dont use if ASA sens, renal imp, sulfite sens., Cat B, OD looks like asa tox, do not take with milk
simethicone good for newborns
gall ston solubizing agents ex:ursodiol dissolves noncalcified gall stones, must have functioning GB, cont. 3 mo after dissolved. ok to continue even if some progress, oral contrac, estrogents counteract this drug
GB drugs monitor LFT
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