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pharm final GI 6/13

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What is the mechanism of action of drugs like Tagamet, Zantac, Axid, and Pepcid? What do they treat?   Decrease the production of acid in the stomach by blocking H2 receptors -Treat ulcers and GERD  
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What is the mechanism of action of drugs like Prilosec, Protonix and Prevacid? What do they treat?   Proton pump inhibitor that suppresses the final step in gastric acid production -Treat ulcers and GERD  
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What is the mechanism of action of laxatives?   Increase peristalsis in the intestines  
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Examples of laxatives   Ducolax and MOM  
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What is the mechanism of action of Antacids?   neutralize acid in the stomach  
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What is Helicobacter pylori, what does it cause and how is it treated?   A bacteria that causes gastric ulcers. treated with Anitbiotics, proton pump inhibitors and H2 blockers  
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What is GERD and how is it treated?   -Gastroesophageal reflux disorder -H2 blockers and proton pump inhibitors  
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What is the mechanism of action of antidiarrheals? Example of one   Decrease peristalsis in the intestine -Lomotil  
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What is the mechanism of action of antiemetics?   Inhibit the vomiting reflux in the brain  
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Examples of antiemetics   compazine, tigan, phenergan  
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What is the mechanism of action of Emetics?   stimulate the vomiting center in the brain -syrup of ipecac  
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What is the mechanism of action of anorexiants?   Decrease appetite for weight loss  
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examples of anotexiants?   Dexedrine, Meridia  
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