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Pharmacology
Graduate
02/08/2012

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Term
Cimetidine
Definition
H2-Receptor Antagonist
Reduces gastric acidity in PUD (NOT H. pylori), GERD, gastritis (take BEFORE meals)
Side Fx: Confusion, Antiandrogenic, potent CYP inhibitor, avoid in preg/nursing
Term
Ranitidine
Definition
H2-Receptor Antagonist
Reduces gastric acidity in PUD (NOT H. pylori), GERD, gastritis (take BEFORE meals)
Side Fx: Avoid in preg/nursing
Term
Famotidine
Definition
H2-Receptor Antagonist
Reduces gastric acidity in PUD (NOT H. pylori), GERD, gastritis (take BEFORE meals)
MOST POTENT
Side Fx: Avoid in preg/nursing
Term
Nizatidine
Definition
H2-Receptor Antagonist
Reduces gastric acidity in PUD (NOT H. pylori), GERD, gastritis (take BEFORE meals)
GREATER BIOAVAILABILITY
Side Fx: Avoid in preg/nursing
Term
Omeprazole
Definition
PPI (irreversible ATPase inhibitor)
Lipophilic weak base, Prodrug
GERD, PUD (moreso DU) (take BEFORE meals)
Side Fx: Diarrhea, HA, Ab pain, ^enteric infection (i.e. C. diff)
Term
"Triple Therapy"
Definition
For H. pylori PUD:
PPI BID
Clarithromycin BID
Amoxicillin/Metronidazole BID
Term
Esomeprazole
Definition
PPI (irreversible ATPase inhibitor)
Lipophilic weak base, Prodrug
GERD, PUD (moreso DU) (take BEFORE meals)
HIGH bioavailability
Side Fx: Diarrhea, HA, Ab pain, ^enteric infection (i.e. C. diff)
Term
Lansoprazole
Definition
PPI (irreversible ATPase inhibitor)
Lipophilic weak base, Prodrug
GERD, PUD (moreso DU) (take BEFORE meals)
HIGH bioavailability
Side Fx: Diarrhea, HA, Ab pain, ^enteric infection (i.e. C. diff)
Term
Pantoprazole
Definition
PPI (irreversible ATPase inhibitor)
Lipophilic weak base, Prodrug
GERD, PUD (moreso DU) (take BEFORE meals)
Side Fx: Diarrhea, HA, Ab pain, ^enteric infection (i.e. C. diff)
Term
Rabeprazole
Definition
PPI (irreversible ATPase inhibitor)
Lipophilic weak base, Prodrug
GERD, PUD (moreso DU) (take BEFORE meals)
LONGEST t1/2
Side Fx: Diarrhea, HA, Ab pain, ^enteric infection (i.e. C. diff)
Term
Magnesium Hydroxide (Mg(OH)2)
Definition
Antacid
Weak bases -> React with HCl -> Form salt+H2O
Heal DU (not shown for GU)
Side Fx: Diarrhea
Term
Aluminum Hydroxide (Al(OH)3)
Definition
Antacid
Weak bases -> React with HCl -> Form salt+H2O
Heal DU (not shown for GU)
Side Fx: Constipation
Term
Sucralfate
Definition
Selective binds ulcer tissue + bile salts, ^PGE
Activated via acid
Heal DU
Term
Bismuth
Definition
Selective binds ulcer tissue, inhibit pepsin, ^PGE, ^mucus
Antimicrobial against H. pylori
+Antibiotics -> GREAT ulcer healing (Pylera)
Term
Misoprostol
Definition
PGE1 analog
^mucus, decreased acid
NSAID-induced ulcer PREVENTION
Side Fx: Diarrhea, abortifacient
Term
Metoclopramide
Definition
D2-receptor Antagonist
^LES tone, ^motility
Treats gastroparesis, GERD, antiemetic
Side Fx: Extrapyramidal symptoms, ^prolactin
Term
Psyllium, Methylcellulose, Polycarbophil
Definition
Bulk-forming Laxatives
Indigestible
Absorb water -> Form bulky gel -> ^Peristalsis
Side Fx: Bloating, flatus
Term
Docusate, Glyercin Suppository, Mineral Oil
Definition
Stool softeners
^H2O + lipid penetration in stool
Term
Magnesium Hydroxide, Sorbitol, Lactulose
Definition
Osmotic Laxatives
^stool liquidity
Term
Magnesium Citrate, Sodium Phosphate
Definition
Osmotic Laxatives
RAPID bowel evacuation
Term
Aloe, Senna, Cascara
Definition
Stimulant Laxatives
Stimulate ENS + ^secretion of fluid/electrolytes
FASTER if given rectally
Term
Diphenoxylate
Definition
Antidiarrheal Agent (Opioid agonist)
Inhibit ACh release
DO NOT give with fever/bloody diarrhea
Side Fx: HIGH DOSE -> CNS
Term
Ioperamide
Definition
OTC Antidiarrheal Agent (Opioid agonist)
Inhibit ACh release
DO NOT give with fever/bloody diarrhea
Term
Amitriptyline, Desipramine
Definition
Low dose TCAs
Chronic ab pain with IBS
Term
Alosetron
Definition
5-HT3-receptor Antagonist
Inhibit visceral pain sensation in IBS
Term
Sulfasalazine, Olsalazine, Balsalazide, Mesalamine
Definition
5-ASAs (Anti-inflammatory)
FIRST LINE for Mild-Moderate IBD
Sulfasalazine -> ^Side Fx
Term
Prednisone, Prednisolone, Hydrocortisone
Definition
Glucocorticoids (steroids)
Moderate-Severe IBD
Hydrocortisone may be an enema/foam/suppository prep -> ^local effects
Term
Budesonide
Definition
Controlled-release Glucocorticoid
Rapid FPHM
Treat CD
Term
Azathioprine, 6-Mercaptopurine, Methotrexate
Definition
Purine Antimetabolites
Immunosuppressive
Induce/maintain remission in UC/CD (Methotrexate more for CD)
Term
Infliximab, Adalimumab, Certolizumab
Definition
Anti-TNF MAbs
Moderate-Severe CD (Infliximab also for UC)
Side Fx: ^Opportunistic infection
Term
Natalizumab
Definition
Anti-integrin a4 Mab
Prevent diapedesis -> Decreased inflammation
Moderate-Severe CD
Side Fx: Leukoencephalopathy
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