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GI Drugs.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| glycopyrrolate | -Anticholinergic -Robinul-V -preanesthetic agent -sialogue |
| atropin | -Anticholinergic -preanesthetic agent -treat bradycardia and used as an antisialogue |
| aminopentamide | -Anticholinergic -Centrine -treats tenesmus & vomiting |
| propantheline | -Anticholinergic -Pro-Banthine -treats tenesmus & vomiting |
| methscopolamine | -Anticholinergic -treats tenesmus & vomiting |
| bismuth subsalicylate | -Protectants -Corrective Mixture -coats intestinal mucosa and reduces production of prostaglandins |
| kaolin/pectin | -Protectant/adsorbant -Kaopectolin -bacteria & toxins are absorbed into the gut and protects inflammed intestinal mucosa |
| activated charcoal | -Adsorbant -Liqui-Char -absorb certain ingested toxins |
| diphenoxylate | -Opiate/Narcotic Analgesic -Lomotil -controls diarrhea by decreasing both intestingal sectretion & flow of feces & increases segmental contractions |
| loperamide | -Opiate/Narcotic Analgesic -Imodium -controls diarrhea by decreasing both intestingal sectretion & flow of feces & increases segmental contractions |
| probiotics | -seeds GI tract with beneficial bacteria i.e yogurt |
| metronidazole | -Flagyl -antidiarrheal -treats anaerobic bacteria |
| lactulose | -Osmotic Laxatives -Cephulac -increases h2o content in feces, increases bulk and stimulates peristalsis |
| sodium phosphate with sodium biphosphate | -Osmotic Laxative -Fleet Enema -solution added directly into colon to increase h2o content in feces and increase bulk, stimulates peristalsis |
| physllium hydrophilic mucilloid | -Bulk Forming Laxative -Metamucil -absorb h2o into intestines, increase fecl bulk, & stimulates peristalsis |
| magnesium sulfate | -Osmotic Laxative -increases h2o content in feces, increases bulk and stimulates peristalsis |
| docusate sodium | -Emollient -Colace -stool softener, lubricant, & wetting agent |
| petroleum products | -Emollient -Laxatone -stool softener, lubricant, & wetting agent |
| acepromazine | -Phenothiazine derivative -PromAce -inhibit dopamine in CRTZ=decreasing stimulation to vomit -lowers seizure threshold |
| chlorpromazine | -Phenothiazine derivative -Thorazine -inhibit dopamine in CRTZ=decreasing the stimulation to vomit -lowers seizure threshold |
| dimenhydrinate | -Antihistamine -Dramamine -controls vomiting due to motion sickness, vaccine reaction, or inner ear problems |
| diphenhydramine | -Antihistamine -Benadryl -controls vomiting due to motion sickness, vaccine reaction, or inner ear problems -mostly used for vaccine reaction |
| meclizine | -Antihistamine -Antivert -controls vomiting due to motion sickness, vaccine reaction, or inner ear problems |
| metoclopramide | -Procalnamide derivative -Reglan -block CRTZ to increase movement through GI tract |
| ondanestron | -Serotonin Receptor Antagonist -Zofran -blocks release of serotonin to help control vomiting |
| maropitant citrate | -Neurokinin Receptor Antagonist -Cerenia -treats actue vomiting & motion sickness |
| apomorphine | -Morphine Derivative -centrally acting, induces vomiting in 5-20 mins -antiemetic of choice for dogs |
| xylazine | -Alpha 2 agonist -Rompun -centrally acting, induces vomiting as a side effect of its sedation properties -antiemetic of choice for cats |
| ipecac syrup | -peripherally acting, induces vomiting in 10-30 mins |
| hydrogen peroxide | -peripherally acting, home remedy to induce vomiting |
| magnesium hydroxide | -Antacid -used to treat rumen pH in ruminants and as a laxative |
| aluminum/magnesium hydroxide | -Antacid -acid neutralization |
| cimetidine | -Histamine-2 Receptor Antagonist (H-2 blockers) -Tagament -prevents acid reflux by competitively blocking H2 receptor of parietal cells in stomach |
| ranitidine | -Histamine-2 Receptor Antagonist (H-2 blockers) -Zantac -prevents acid reflux by competitively blocking H2 receptor of parietal cells in stomach |
| famotidine | -Histamine-2 Receptor Antagonist (H-2 blockers) -Pepcid -prevents acid reflux by competitively blocking H2 receptor of parietal cells in stomach |
| sucralfate | -Mucosal Protective -Carafate -covers ulcers &protects it from stomach acid and pepsin |
| misoprostol | -Prostaglandin Analogs - Cytotec -suppresses gastric secretions & increas mucus production in GI tract |
| omeprazole | -Proton Pump Inhibitors -Prilosec -allows stomach and esophagus to heal by inhibiting hydrogen ion transport into the stomach so it cant secrete HCl |
| cisapride | -Serotonergic Agent -treatment of constipation. gastroesophageal reflux, and ileus |
| pancrealipase | -Enzyme Supplements -Viokasse-V -given to help with digestion of fats, starch, and protein |
| cyproheptadine | -Appetite Stimulating -Periactin -promotes appetite by inhibition the serontonergic receptors |
| diazepam | -Appetite Stimulant -Valium -promotes appetite by inhibition the serontonergic receptors in cats |