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GI Pharmacology
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05/07/2009

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Term
Kaolin
Definition
Aluminum silicate/ Absorbent
Cycloprotective
Inhibits absorption of other drugs
Term
Bismuth Subsalicylate
Definition
Binds bacterial toxins and has cycloprotective effect
Term
Alosetron
Definition
5-HT3 Antagonist
Use for Female Diarrhea-IBS ONLY
AE: ischemic Colitis
Term
Diphenoxylate
Definition
opioid
Activates NO and VIP release which stimulates non-propulsive Motility
AE: constipation
Term
Loperamide
Definition
Opioid
Doesn't penetrate BBB
Term
Clonidine
Definition
alpha-2 Agonist
Decrease in GI motility and secretion
AE: Constipation, Dry mouth, dizziness, rash, withdrawal effects
Term
Amitryptiline
Definition
TCA - Blocks NE and 5HT uptake
Used for IBS
AE: Cardiac Dysrhythmias
Term
Nortryptiline
Definition
TCA
Blocks 5HT reuptake
Use for Depression and Diarrhea
Term
Desipramine
Definition
TCA
Blocks 5HT reuptake
Use for Depression and Diarrhea
Term
Bethanechol
Definition
Cholinergic Agonist
Increase gut motility and secretion
Contraction of bladder detrusor
Use for post surgical ileus
AE: diarrhea, Caution in Asthma
Use orally
Term
Erythromycin
Definition
Act at motilin receptors
Stimulates contraction
Use Post Surgical Ileus
Term
Neostigmine
Definition
Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor
AE: Bad Cholinergic ones
Term
Domperidone
Definition
Dopamine Receptor Antagonist
This increases ACh release
No Effect on GI motility
Treats disorders of Gastric Emptying, Improves antroduodenal coordination
Increases LES
AE: Not approved in US
Term
Metoclopramide
Definition
Blocks Dopamine receptors on cholinergic nerves, and 5HT on enteric nerves
Enhances antroduodenal coordination
Simulates large and small bowel motility
Crosses BBB
Also Useful as an anti emetic
AE: Extrapyramidal Side Effects
Term
Alvimopan
Definition
Opioid Antagonist
Does not cross BBB
Used to treat post-operative Ileus
Won't interfere with pain management
Term
Methylnaltrexone
Definition
Opioid Antagonist
Does not cross BBB
Used to treat post-operative Ileus
Won't interfere with pain management
Term
Bran
Definition
Bulk Forming Laxative
Increases Bulk and water content
(osmotic effect)
Multiple days needed for action
Used to soften feces for pts with hemorrhoids, hernia or CV disease.
Term
Psyllium
Definition
Bulk Forming Laxative
Increases Bulk and water content
(osmotic effect)
Multiple days needed for action
Used to soften feces for pts with hemorrhoids, hernia or CV disease.
Term
Methylcellulose
Definition
Bulk Forming Laxative
Increases Bulk and water content
(osmotic effect)
Multiple days needed for action
Used to soften feces for pts with hemorrhoids, hernia or CV disease.
Term
Magnesium Citrate (Sulfate)
Definition
Saline osmotic Laxative
Fast acting, works by increases osmotic gradient
Used before endoscopy or rad exam
CI: Renal Failure
Term
Lactulose
Definition
Saline osmotic Laxative
Fast acting, works by increases osmotic gradient
Used before endoscopy or rad exam
Also Lowers colonic pH reducing ammonia reabsorption
Term
Bisacodyl
Definition
Stimulant Laxative
Direct stimulant of water and electrolyte secretion by increasd cAMP
Leaky tight junctions
6-8 hours for effect
Can be abused
Term
Anthraquinones
Definition
Senna and Cascara
Stimulant Laxative that can also directly simulate motility
Term
Lubiprostone
Definition
Chloride Channel Activator
Stimulate water movement into the lumen, increases motility, and Lubricating effects
Used for Constipation
Term
Chlorpromazine
Definition
DA receptor Antagonist (Phenothiazine)
Also blocks histamine and muscarinic
Used to treat Chemo,opiate emesis
AE: Extra-Pyramidal Side Effects
Term
Haloperidol
Definition
Dopamine Antagonist (Butyrephenone)
Inhibits NST, and CTZ
AE: EPS
Term
Droperidol
Definition
Dopamine Antagonist (Butyrephenone)
Inhibits NST, and CTZ
AE: EPS, QT elongation
Term
Ondansetron
Definition
5HT antagonist
Blocks 5HT on afferent nerve endings in GI mucosa
Used to treat chemo-induced emesis
Very effective, Few side effects
Term
Dolasetron
Definition
5HT antagonist
Blocks 5HT on afferent nerve endings in GI mucosa
Used to treat chemo-induced emesis
Very effective, Few side effects
Term
Granisetron
Definition
5HT antagonist
Blocks 5HT on afferent nerve endings in GI mucosa
Used to treat chemo-induced emesis
Very effective, Few side effects
Term
Corticosteroids
Definition
Anti-Emetic properties unknown
Potentate actions of other antiemetic agents
Term
Dronabinol
Definition
Anti-emetic
acts on Cannabinoid receptors in area postrema and NTS to inhibit signaling
Appetite simulation
AE: High
Term
Cimetidine
Definition
Histamine Antagonist
Blocks H2 receptors on parietal cells reducing cAMP decreasing H secretion
AE: Anti-Androgenic effects, can inhibit P450
Term
Ranitidine
Definition
Histamine Antagonist
Blocks H2 receptors on parietal cells reducing cAMP decreasing H secretion
Term
Nizatidine
Definition
Histamine Antagonist
Blocks H2 receptors on parietal cells reducing cAMP decreasing H secretion
Term
Famotidine
Definition
Histamine Antagonist
Blocks H2 receptors on parietal cells reducing cAMP decreasing H secretion
Term
Omeprazole
Definition
Proton Pump Inhibitor
Blocks H/K ATPase
Used for PUD, GERD, Dyspepsia
AE: decreased B12 absorption
Term
Lansoprazole
Definition
Proton Pump Inhibitor
Blocks H/K ATPase
Used for PUD, GERD, Dyspepsia
AE: decreased B12 absorption
Term
Pantoprazole
Definition
Proton Pump Inhibitor
Blocks H/K ATPase
Used for PUD, GERD, Dyspepsia
AE: decreased B12 absorption
Term
Misprostol
Definition
PGE2 analog
Decreases acid secretion by decreasing cAMP levels in parietal cells
Stimulates bicarb secretion
Increases Mucosal Blood Flow
AE: Abortion
Term
Sucralfate
Definition
Forms protective barrier at ulcer margins to promote healing

Negatively charged gel with high affinity for exposed glycoproteins
Term
CaCO3
Tums
Definition
Antacid
Fast Acting Short duration
AE: hypercalcemia, excessive gastrin and HCl secretion
Term
Mg(OH)2
Milk of Magnesia
Definition
Antacid
Moderate Onset, Short Duration
Can cause diarrhea, osmotic laxative
Term
Al(OH)3
Definition
Antacid
Slow Acting, Long Duration
Produces constipation
Term
NaHCO3
Definition
Antacid
Can cause metabolic alkalosis
Term
Somatostatin
(Octreotide)
Definition
NT release inhibitor

Inhibits gastrin, CCK, Hisatime, GH/IGF-1, and Serotonin secretion

Used to treat Carcinoid syndrome, Diarrhea, GI bleeding
Term
Propranolol
Definition
B2 block, unopposed alpha vasoconstriction of mesentaric arteries, used for esophageal varicies/portal HTN. AE: bronchospasm, bradycardia, prolonged PR
Term
Meperidine
Definition
analgesic, opite receptor mu and kappa agonist. AE: tremor, seizure
Term
Spironolactone
Definition
mineralcorticoid recp antagonist, androgen and aldosterone block. Used w/ furosemide for ascities. AE: peptic ulcers, hyperkalemia, metabolic acidosis
Term
Ketorolac
Definition
NSAID, pain/inflamation, COX inhibitor/PGE2 synthesis inhibition. AE: GI bleeding, ulcer, salicylism (ears,liver,kidney toxicity)
Term
Ketorolac
Definition
NSAID, pain/inflamation, COX inhibitor/PGE2 synthesis inhibition. AE: GI bleeding, ulcer, salicylism (ears,liver,kidney toxicity)
Term
Milk Thistle
Definition
herbal, antidote for death cap mushcroom (amanita phalloides) treat hep B AE: laxative
Term
Ginseng
Definition
herbal, unknown mechanism/useless, used for hep C. AE: hypoglycemia, sleep disturbance
Term
N-acetylcysteine
Definition
liver protectant, HS radicatls neutralize toxic metabolites acetaminophen. AE: IV anaphylaxis
Term
S-adenosylmethoinine (SAM)
Definition
precursor glutathione, protection to oxidative stress. SAM low in EtOH liver.
Term
Pancrease
Definition
exocrine enzyme replacement (lipase, amylase, protease), enteric coated used for pancreatic insufficiency, non enteric coated reduces pain in chronic pancreatitis. AE: hyperuricemia.
Term
Infliximab
Definition
monoclonal TNF-alpha Ab, treat crohns disease. AE: increased risk infections, req TB testing
Term
Olsalazine
Definition
5-ASA, Azo-linked dimer 5-ASA cleaved with bacteria. AE: hepatotoxicity, bone marrow suppresion, watery diarrhea
Term
Mesalamine
Definition
5-ASA treat chrohns, COX inhibitor/anti chemotaxic to PMNs. better than sulfasalazine.
Term
Sulfasalazine
Definition
converted to sulfapyridine and 5-ASA, treat ulcerative colitis. AE: hepatoxicity, bone marrow suppression.
Term
Budesonide
Definition
glucocorticoid, treat IBD AE:peptic ulcer, pancreatitis, infections
Term
Prednisone
Definition
glucocorticoid, treat IBD. AE: infections, peptic ulcer, pancreatitis
Term
Cyclosporine
Definition
Calcineurin inhibitor, Crohns, inhibits calcineurin to decrease IL2 AE: nephrotoxic, hyperkalemia
Term
Methotrexate
Definition
folic acid anatagonist blocks THF synthesis by inhibiting DHFR, treat IBD and leukemia/lymphomas. AE: accumulates in fluid, edema, bone marrow suppression, hepatix toxicity, renal failure. Leocovorin rescue.
Term
Azanthioprine
Definition
metabolized into 6-mercaptopurine inhibit purine synthesis. Treat IBD AE: jaundice/hepatoxic, bone marrow suppression DI: allopurinol inhibits metabolism
Term
6-Mercaptopurine
Definition
inhibit purine synthesis. Treat IBD AE: jaundice/hepatoxic, bone marrow suppression DI: allopurinol inhibits drug metabolism
Term
Lamivudine
Definition
nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor, hep B. AE: resistance 20%/yr, hepatotoxic.
Term
Ribavirin
Definition
nucleic acid inhibition, guanosine analog. Hep C AE: hemolysis, myelosuprression, teratogenic
Term
Interferon alpha
Definition
inhibit peptide chain initiation and elongation, NK activation, stimulate degrade mRNA. AE: thrombocytopenia, bone marrow suppression
Term
ciprofloxacin
Definition
fluroquinolone, inhib NDA synthesis/gyrase and topoisomerase. Use for g- and UTI. AE: arthropathy and joint development (children) tendonitis, long QT.
Term
vancomycin
Definition
glycopeptide, inhibit cell wall synthesis. c. difficile. AE: flushing nephrotoxic, ototoxic
Term
Metronidazole
Definition
Anti protozoal, nitro radicals DNA breaks,used for c. diff and amebiasis/giardiasis. AE: neurotxic, nausea, cystitis.
Term
Clarithromycin
Definition
Macrolide, 50s ribosome. used for h.pylori. AE: hepatitis, otoxicity, arrythmias.
Term
Amoxicillin
Definition
b-lactam, inhibit transpeptidase/cell wall peptidoglycan cross link, treat h. pylori AE: neurotoxicity, sizure, platlet dys, allergy (Steven Johnson syndrome, angioedema)
Term
Tetracycline
Definition
30s ribosome, treat h.pylori AE: teeth brown/hyoplasia (children), photosensitive
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