Constipation
First line of treatment for chronic constipation
bulk-forming laxative
First line of treatment for mild IBD
aminosalicylates
rehydration
Antihistamines and anticholinergics are effective against this type of nausea, because they block these type of receptors
vestibular; H1 and muscarinic
chelation of certain antibiotics
Glycerin is commonly used as a laxative in this patient population
Pediatric
topical medication; low systemic absorption
first line treatment for diarrhea
loperamide (Imodium)
MOA of phenothiazines
antidopaminergic in the CTZ
The difference in action site between PPIs and PCABs
PCABs concentrate inside the parietal cell, while PPIs act on the outside
These are diphenylmethane derivative stimulant laxatives
Dulcolax and Senekot
The difference between 6-Mercaptopurine and Azathioprine
Azathioprine is a prodrug which is rapidly converted to 6-Marcaptopurine
Antispasmodic medications include
Bentyl and Levsin
aprepitant and metroclopramide
The only H2RA with a significant side effect profile is _____. These side effects include ______ in women and _______ in men
Cimetidine; galactorrhea; gynecomastia
Common side effects of stimulatory laxatives
abdominal cramping, hypokalemia, hypernatremia
These are examples of anti-interleukin therapy (brand names)
Skyrizi, Stelara, Omvoh
Lomotil is a combination of _____ and _____ and is primarily used in ________
Xanax and Ativan
Triple therapy for H/ Pylori includes
vonozapram, amoxicillin, and clarythromycin
Lactulose is this type of laxative; it is also used to treat this condition
synthetic disaccharide hyper osmotic agent; hepatic encephalopathy
Cyclosporine is a(n) ______ which is indicated in ________
immunosuppressant; fulminant ulcerative colitis
This class of antidepressants is effective for IBS patients separately from mood effects. Examples include
Tricyclics; Amitriptyline and Nortriptyline
Dexamethasone is only given for nausea in combination with
Sydney takes approximately ____ Tums per day
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