GI Drugs
ranitidine/Zantac
cimetidine/Tagamet
What is a Histamine2 receptor blocker, that blocks histamine2 receptors on parietal cells which decreases acid production?
GERD
What is GastroEsophageal reflux disease?
-prazoles
not to be confused with -azoles
What are proton pump inhibitors?
omeprazole/Prilosec
esomeprazole/Nexium
pantoprazole/Protonix
An anti-emetic that is a dopamine blocker
What is metoclopramide/Reglan?
A spiral shaped bacteria causing recurrent stomach ulcers
What is H. pylori?
lopermide/Immodium
What is an opioid that decreases GI motility, not a controlled substance?
PUD
What is Peptic Ulcer Disease?
magnesium hydroxide/Milk of Magnesia
calcium carbonate/Tums
sodium bicarbonate/Alka-Seltzer
What are antacids that work by neutralizing stomach acid?
An anti-emetic that is a Serotonin (5HT)blocker
What is ondansetron/Zofran?
Protective factors against gastric erosion
What are mucosal barrier, bicarbonate, blood flow, and prostaglandins?
promethazine/Phenergan
What is an anti-emetic?
HCL
What is hydrochloric acid? stomach acid
Syrup of IPECAC
What is an emetic?
Anti-diarrheal drugs that are also opioids
What are loperamide/Imodium and diphenoxylate+atropine/Lomotil?
Aggressive factors for gastric erosion
What are acid, pepsin, bacteria (H. pylori), medications (NSAIDs, steroids), spicy and acidic foods, smoking, and stress?
esomeprazole/Nexium
omeprazole/Prilosec
What is a proton pump inhibitor (PPIs)?
EtOH
What is alcohol?
-tidine
ranitidine/Zantac
cimetidine/Tagamet
What is a histamine2 receptor blocker?
A prostaglandin analog which stimulates gastric defenses (increases blood flow and stimulates mucous and bicarbonate secretion)
What is misoprostol/Cytotec?
Dental indications of chronic vomiting
What is erosion of palatal surfaces of maxillary teeth?
simethicone
What is an anti-gas agent?
VC
What is vomit center?
promethazine/Phenergan
What is an anti-emetic that is an H1 blocker, that is anticholinergic?
A stool stimulant that helps with constipation
What is bisacodyl/Dulcolax?
Medication used for the treatment of GERD
What is metoclopramide/Reglan