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USMLE1 GI Pharm
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Medical
Graduate
04/14/2011

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Term
Cimetidine
Mech
Use
Tox
Definition
Reversible blocker of H2 receptors, decreases parietal cell H+ secretion.
Peptic ulcers, gastritis, GERD.
Potent P450 inhibitor, antiandrogenic (prolactin release, gynecomastia, impotence, decreased libido). Crosses BBB (confusion, dizziness, headaches). Crosses placenta. Decreases renal excretion of creatinine, artificial "drop" in GFR.
Term
Ranitidine
Mech
Use
Tox
Definition
Reversible blocker of H2 receptors, decreases parietal cell H+ secretion.
Peptic ulcers, gastritis, GERD.
Decreases renal excretion of creatinine, artificial "drop" in GFR.
Term
Famotidine
Mech
Use
Tox
Definition
Reversible blocker of H2 receptors, decreases parietal cell H+ secretion.
Peptic ulcers, gastritis, GERD.
Fewer AEs compared to other H2 blockers.
Term
Nazitidine
Mech
Use
Tox
Definition
Reversible blocker of H2 receptors, decreases parietal cell H+ secretion.
Peptic ulcers, gastritis, GERD.
Fewer AEs compared to other H2 blockers.
Term
Omeprazole
Mech
Use
Tox
Definition
Irreversibly inhibits H/K ATPase in stomach parietal cells, active only in acidic area.
Peptic ulcer, gastrics, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
Raises stomach pH, may allow bacteria into GI tract.
Term
Lansoprazole
Mech
Use
Tox
Definition
Irreversibly inhibits H/K ATPase in stomach parietal cells, active only in acidic area.
Peptic ulcer, gastrics, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
Raises stomach pH, may allow bacteria into GI tract.
Term
Bismuth/sulcrafate
Mech
Use
Definition
Bind to ulcer base, provide physical protection
Ulcer healing, traveler's diarrhea
Term
Misoprostol
Mech
Use
Tox
Definition
PGE1 analog. Increases secretion of gastric mucous barrier, decreases acid production.
Prevent NSAID peptic ulcers, maintain PDA, induce labor.
CI: pregnancy (abortifacient). Diarrhea.
Term
Pirenzepine
Mech
Use
Tox
Definition
Anti-muscarinic, block M1 receptors on ECL cells, and M3 receptors on parietal cells.
Peptic ulcer (rarely used)
Tachycardia, dry mouth, accomodation loss.
Term
Propantheline
Mech
Use
Tox
Definition
Anti-muscarinic, block M1 receptors on ECL cells, and M3 receptors on parietal cells.
Peptic ulcer (rarely used)
Tachycardia, dry mouth, accomodation loss.
Term
Octreotide
Mech
Use
Tox
Definition
Somatostatin analog.
Acute variceal bleeds, acromegaly, VIPoma, carcinoid tumors.
Nausea, cramps, steatorrhea.
Term
Aluminum hydroxide
Mech
Use
Tox
Definition
Antacid.
GERD, peptic ulcer.
Affect drug absorption or urinary excretion. Hypokalemia.
Constipation, hypophosphatemia, proximal muscle weakness, osteodystrophy.
Aluminum = minimum amount of poop.
Term
Magnesium hydroxide
mech
use
tox
Definition
Antacid.
GERD, peptic ulcer.
Affect drug absorption or urinary excretion. Hypokalemia.
Diarrhea, hyporeflexia, hypotension, cardiac arrest.
Mg = Must go to the bathroom.
Term
Calcium carbonate
Mech
Use
Tox
Definition
Antacid.
GERD, peptic ulcer.
Affect drug absorption, urinary excretion.
Hypercalcemia, hypokalemia, rebound acid increase, can chelate some drugs (tetracyclines, fluoroquinolones).
Term
Sulfasalazine
Mech
Use
Tox
Definition
Combo of sulfapyridine (Abx) and 5-aminosalicylic acid (NSAID). Cleaved & activated by colonic bacteria for local delivery.
Ulcerative colitis, Chron's disease.
Malaise, nausea, sulfonamide toxicity, *reversible oligospermia.
Term
Odansetron
Mech
Use
Tox
Definition
5-HT3 antagonist.
Central-acting antiemetic. Post-op and chemo vomiting.
Headache, constipation.
Term
Metoclopramide
Mech
Use
Tox
Definition
D2 receptor antagonist. Increases GI resting tone, contractility, LES tone, motility. No change to colonic transport time.
Gastroparesis: diabetic and post-surg.
Increases Parkinsonian effects. Restlessness, drowsiness, fatigue, depression, nausea, diarrhea. Interacts with digoxin and diabetic agents. CI: small bowel obstruction (increaeses tone!)
Term
Syrup of Ipecac
Definition
Emetic - alkaloid root poison.
Used in acute poisoning cases - if poison is still in stomach/upper GI, may be possible to reduce exposure using emetic. However, rarely used today.
Lethargy, cardiotoxicity, reduces effectiveness of activated charcoal, antidotes, bowel irrigation.
Term
Activated charcoal
Definition
Charcoal with high surface area (1g = 500m^2!). Highly absorptive.
Acute poisoning.
Not for acid, alkali, or petroleum poisoning. Can cause pulmonary aspiration.
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