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Pharmacology
GI Medications
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Over-the-counter medications that neutralize stomach acid to relieve heartburn and indigestion symptoms | Antacids |
| Blocks the action of histamine | Histamine H2-receptor antagonists |
| Blocks final step of acid production | Proton Pump Inhibitors |
| Digestants | Aids in the breakdown of food, promoting digestion |
| Anti-flatulents | Reduce the gas in the stomach and intestines |
| Produces nausea and vomiting in the case of poisoning | Emetics |
| Suppress nausea and vomiting by acting on the brain’s control center to stop the nerve impulses | Antiemetics |
| Natural alkaloids and Synthetic alkaloids | Anticholinergics |
| Given for an intestinal infestation of worms | Antihelmintics |
| Cathartics or purgatives | Stimulate Laxatives |