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M6 13-005
Exam 6: Meds that affect the GI (Upper GI)
Term | Definition |
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Calcium Carbonate (Tums), Aluminum Hydroxide (AlternaGEL, Gaviscon), Aluminum Hyroxide w/ Magnesium (Maalox, Mylanta) | Antacids |
Antacid Mechanism of Action | Neutralize gastric acid to relieve heartburn and sour stomach |
Calcium Carbonate (Tums): Side effects | Constipation, hypercalcemia, hypophoshatemia |
Aluminum Hydroxide (AlternaGEL, Gaviscon): Side effects | Constipation, indigestion |
Aluminum Hyroxide w/ Magnesium (Maalox, Mylanta) | Hypermagnesemia, hypophosphatemia |
Cimetidine (Tagamet), Ranitidine (Zantac),Famotidine (Pepcid) | Histamine-2 Antagonists |
Histamine-2 Antagonists Mechanism of Action | Suppress gastic acid by blocking H2 receptors |
Cimetidine (Tagamet): Side effects | Blood abnormalities, diarrhea, dizziness, sleepiness, headache, confusion, increased plasma creatinine level, cardiac rhythm disturbances, ED, rash |
Ranitidine (Zantac): Side effects | Headache, GI disturbance, insomnia, N/V, rash, blood abnormalities, ED |
Famotidine (Pepcid): Side effects | Headache, dizziness, diarrhea, constipation, muscle cramps, ED |
Sucralfate (Carafate) | Anti-ulcer agent |
Anti-ulcer Agent Mechanism of Action | Protect ulcers from acid and pepsin |
Sucrafate (Carafate): Side Effects | Dizziness, insomnia, vertigo, constipation, GI discomfort, dry mouth, rash, back pain |
Omeprazole (Prilosec), Lanisoprazole (Prevacid) | Proton Pump Inhibitors |
Proton Pump Inhibitors Mechanism of Action | Suppress gastric acid by blocking enzymes associated with the final step of acid production |
Omeprazole (Prilosec): Side Effects | Headache, fatigue, dizziness,depression, ABD pain, cramps, gas, nausea, diarrhea, flu-like symptoms, rash, arthralgia |
Lanisoprazole (Prevacid): Side Effects | Diarrhea, ABD pain, N/V, constipation, dry mouth, headache, dizziness, vertigo, insomnia, upper respiratory symptoms, rash |
Atropine Sulfate (Atropine), Propantheline (Pro-Banthine [Can]) | Anticholinergics |
Atropine Sulfate (Atropine): Side Effects | Blurred vision, dilated pupils, cycloplegia, dizziness, nervousness, insomnia, dry mouth, increased intraocular pressure, palpitations, heart rhythm changes, life-threatening |
Propantheline (Pro-Banthine [Can]): Side Effects | Constipation, dry mouth, blurred vision, sensitivity to light, difficulty urinating, irregular heartbeat, intolerance to heat. |