Fanta
A wave like contraction of longitudinal and circular muscle fibers that moves food through the gut
Peristalsis wave
This drug is a C-V and control diarrhea by decreasing both intestinal secretions and the flow of feces, and increasing segmental contractions, resulting in increased intestinal absorption.
Lomotil
Where does the gastrointestinal tract start?
Mouth
What does anaerobic mean?
without oxygen
What is a harsher laxatives that result in a soft to watery stool and abdominal cramping
Cathartics
Name a good bacteria and what would you find it in?
Probiotics-to add in beneficial bacteria such as Lactobacillus spp., Enterococcus faecium, and Bifidobacterium spp.
Yogurt
Name one of the drugs that decrease salivary flow, Used to treat vomiting, diarrhea, excess gastric secretions
Hint: it will increase the Heart rate
Glycopyrrolate
Atropine
This drug is a C-III controlled substance and may be combined with kaolin/pectin
Paregoric
Why do you have to use caution with Pepto-Bismol?
Because it works as an anti-inflammatory and has aspirin-like product
What drug is effective against anaerobes, help return stool to normal. Hint: it is the #1 diarrhea medicine
trade and generic name
Metronidazole (Flagyl)
What is the generic of Benadryl
diphenhydramine
This is a fine, black, tasteless powder used to adsorb many chemicals and drugs in the upper gastrointestinal tract. Use to treat ingestion of certain toxins
Activated charcoal (Liqui-Char, Superchar, Actidose-aqua)
This drug helps with acute abdominal spasm in dog and cats
Centrine
What is the proper term for Vomiting and define it.
(emesis)-expulsion of stomach contents through the mouth
What is the proper term for a drug that control vomiting? How are they mostly given? (use one word to describe this answer)
Antiemetics
Parenterally
This is both an absorbent and protective qualities, bacteria and toxins are absorbed in the gut and the coating action protects inflamed intestinal mucosa
Kaolin/pectin (Kaopectolin)
What does Pro-Banthine do?
Treat GI spasms and hypersecretions associated with colitis and irritable bowel syndrome
Name an emollient-stool softeners, lubricants, fecal wetting agents
Petroleum products (Cat lax, Laxatone)
Colace
Surfak
Name a drug that will decrease the stimulation to vomit. It can cause some animals will see sedation with the use of this drug.
Lowers the threshold for the onset of seizures in animals prone to seizures
Don’t use in animals with a history of seizures
acepromazine (Prom Ace)
Name the generic and trade of a vomit stopping drug. It is very commonly used, works better in dogs than cats
Increases GI motility by relaxing the esophagus and pyloric sphincter
Increasing gastric and duodenal motility.
It can produce sedation
Metoclopramide Reglan
What drug is a single IV dose in horses with spasmodic colic, flatulent colic, or simple impactions
Buscopan
Name a bulk-forming-natural fibrous substances or semi-synthetic compounds that absorb water into the intestine, increase fecal bulk, and stimulate peristalsis, resulting in large, soft stool production.
Bran
Metamucil
Fibercon
Name a stimulant laxative that increase peristalsis by chemically irritating sensory nerve endings in the intestinal mucosa
Dulcolax-enteric-coated and suppository forms
Caster oil
What is Biosol-M use for?
Antispasmodic properties and an antibiotic, used to treat bacterial infections
Name an Osmotic laxative that will pull water into the colon and increase water content in the feces, increasing bulk and stimulation peristalsis.
It can cause electrolyte imbalance
lactulose
Fleet Enema
Epsom Salts
Milk of Magnesia