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ATI Pharm
GI
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Nursing
Undergraduate 4
02/07/2014

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Term
H2 Blocker
Definition
ranitidine HCl (Zantac)*

cimetidine (Tagamet)
famotidine (Pepcid)

block histamine receptors on parietal cells that produce stomach act: decrease acid and pH
Term
PPI
Definition
omeprazole (Prisolec)*

pantaprazole (Protonix)
lansoprazole (Prevacid)
esomeprazole (Nexium)

inhibit hydrogen potassium ATPase enzyme system in parietal cells and suppress acid production
Term
mucosal protectans
Definition
sucralfate (Carafate)

chemical reaction in stomach that forms a gel to coat ulcer and create barrier from secretions
Term
antacids
Definition
aluminal hydroxide (Amphojel)*

Mg hydroxide (MOM)
Ca carbonate
Mg+Aluminum hydroxide (Magaldrate)

alkaline: neutralize acid
Term
Prostaglandin E
Definition
misoprostol (Cytotec)

endogenous prostaglandin - DEC gastric acid secretion, INC bicarb, protectant mucus, submucosal vasodilation
Term
dopamine antagonists
Definition
prochlorperazine (Compazine)*

promethazine (Phenergan)
metoclopramide (Reglan)

block dopamine in CTZ
Term
serotonin antagonists
Definition
ondansetron (Zofran)

granisetron (Granisol)
palonosetron (Aloxi)

blocks 5HT3 serotonin receptors in CTZ in brain and afferent vagal nerves that innervate the SI and stomach
Term
antihistamines
Definition
dimenhydrinate (Dramamine)

scopolamine (Transderm SCOP)

block H1 receptors in inner ear and CTZ
Term
prokinetic
Definition
metoclopraminde (Reglan)

dopamine receptor blocker that increases tone of esophageal sphincer, increases peristalsis and CTZ threshold
Term
Fiber supplements
Definition
psyllium (Metamucil)

Ca polycarbophil (Fiberlon)
methycellulose (Citrucel)

bulk forming lax - absorbed int. water, stretches wall
Term
stool softener
Definition
docusate Na (Colace)
docusate Na and senna (peri-colace)

sufactant lax 0 change surface tension
INC water into stool
stim wall and colon motility
Term
stimulant lax
Definition
bisacodyl (Ducolax)

senna (Senokot, Ex-lax)
Castor oil
Cascara sagrada

stim untestinal motility of colon
wall DEC fluid absorption and INC secretion
Term
opioid
Definition
diphenoxylate/atropine (Lomotil)
loperamide (Imodium)

DEC peristalsis = INC transit time = INC water of feces = harder and less
Term
IBS-D
Definition
Alosetron (Lotonex)

blocks serotonin 5HTCZ receptions and slows peristalsis, DEC sec and DEC visceral pain
Term
IBS-C
Definition
lubiprostone (Amitza)

serotonin 5HT4 agonist
DEC viseral pain
INC peristalsis
INC sec
activate chloride channels
Term
5-Aminosalicylates
Definition
sulfasalazine (Azulfidine)

mesalamine (Asacol Rowasa)

prostaglanin inhibitor DEC inflammation in intestines
Term
immunosuppressants
Definition
azathioprine (Imuran)

cyclosporine (Sandimmune)
Methotrexate (Rheumatrex)

inhibit B and T lymph, DEC immune response
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