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GI Action
Gastrointestinal Meds Pharmacological Actions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| cimetidine | blocks histamine (histamines trigger acid production) |
| omeprazole | prevent stomach from producing acid |
| sucralfate | causes chemical reaction to occur in the stomach, creating a gel that coats ulcers |
| ondansetron | blocks 5-HT3 serotonin receptors |
| dimenhydrinate | blocks release of histamine H1 receptors in inner ear |
| metoclopramide | blocks dopamine receptors |
| polyethylene glycol | draws water into the intestines |
| docusate sodium | changes the surface tension of still and causes decrease in fluid absorption by the large intestine |
| diphenoxylate with atropine, loperamide | decreases intestinal peristalsis to increase transit time |
| sulfasalazine | immunosuppressive (helps with inflammation) |