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GI Drugs.
Question | Answer |
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glycopyrrolate | -Anticholinergic -Robinul-V -preanesthetic agent -sialogue |
atropin | -Anticholinergic -preanesthetic agent -treat bradycardia and used as an antisialogue |
aminopentamide | -Anticholinergic -Centrine -treats tenesmus & vomiting |
propantheline | -Anticholinergic -Pro-Banthine -treats tenesmus & vomiting |
methscopolamine | -Anticholinergic -treats tenesmus & vomiting |
bismuth subsalicylate | -Protectants -Corrective Mixture -coats intestinal mucosa and reduces production of prostaglandins |
kaolin/pectin | -Protectant/adsorbant -Kaopectolin -bacteria & toxins are absorbed into the gut and protects inflammed intestinal mucosa |
activated charcoal | -Adsorbant -Liqui-Char -absorb certain ingested toxins |
diphenoxylate | -Opiate/Narcotic Analgesic -Lomotil -controls diarrhea by decreasing both intestingal sectretion & flow of feces & increases segmental contractions |
loperamide | -Opiate/Narcotic Analgesic -Imodium -controls diarrhea by decreasing both intestingal sectretion & flow of feces & increases segmental contractions |
probiotics | -seeds GI tract with beneficial bacteria i.e yogurt |
metronidazole | -Flagyl -antidiarrheal -treats anaerobic bacteria |
lactulose | -Osmotic Laxatives -Cephulac -increases h2o content in feces, increases bulk and stimulates peristalsis |
sodium phosphate with sodium biphosphate | -Osmotic Laxative -Fleet Enema -solution added directly into colon to increase h2o content in feces and increase bulk, stimulates peristalsis |
physllium hydrophilic mucilloid | -Bulk Forming Laxative -Metamucil -absorb h2o into intestines, increase fecl bulk, & stimulates peristalsis |
magnesium sulfate | -Osmotic Laxative -increases h2o content in feces, increases bulk and stimulates peristalsis |
docusate sodium | -Emollient -Colace -stool softener, lubricant, & wetting agent |
petroleum products | -Emollient -Laxatone -stool softener, lubricant, & wetting agent |
acepromazine | -Phenothiazine derivative -PromAce -inhibit dopamine in CRTZ=decreasing stimulation to vomit -lowers seizure threshold |
chlorpromazine | -Phenothiazine derivative -Thorazine -inhibit dopamine in CRTZ=decreasing the stimulation to vomit -lowers seizure threshold |
dimenhydrinate | -Antihistamine -Dramamine -controls vomiting due to motion sickness, vaccine reaction, or inner ear problems |
diphenhydramine | -Antihistamine -Benadryl -controls vomiting due to motion sickness, vaccine reaction, or inner ear problems -mostly used for vaccine reaction |
meclizine | -Antihistamine -Antivert -controls vomiting due to motion sickness, vaccine reaction, or inner ear problems |
metoclopramide | -Procalnamide derivative -Reglan -block CRTZ to increase movement through GI tract |
ondanestron | -Serotonin Receptor Antagonist -Zofran -blocks release of serotonin to help control vomiting |
maropitant citrate | -Neurokinin Receptor Antagonist -Cerenia -treats actue vomiting & motion sickness |
apomorphine | -Morphine Derivative -centrally acting, induces vomiting in 5-20 mins -antiemetic of choice for dogs |
xylazine | -Alpha 2 agonist -Rompun -centrally acting, induces vomiting as a side effect of its sedation properties -antiemetic of choice for cats |
ipecac syrup | -peripherally acting, induces vomiting in 10-30 mins |
hydrogen peroxide | -peripherally acting, home remedy to induce vomiting |
magnesium hydroxide | -Antacid -used to treat rumen pH in ruminants and as a laxative |
aluminum/magnesium hydroxide | -Antacid -acid neutralization |
cimetidine | -Histamine-2 Receptor Antagonist (H-2 blockers) -Tagament -prevents acid reflux by competitively blocking H2 receptor of parietal cells in stomach |
ranitidine | -Histamine-2 Receptor Antagonist (H-2 blockers) -Zantac -prevents acid reflux by competitively blocking H2 receptor of parietal cells in stomach |
famotidine | -Histamine-2 Receptor Antagonist (H-2 blockers) -Pepcid -prevents acid reflux by competitively blocking H2 receptor of parietal cells in stomach |
sucralfate | -Mucosal Protective -Carafate -covers ulcers &protects it from stomach acid and pepsin |
misoprostol | -Prostaglandin Analogs - Cytotec -suppresses gastric secretions & increas mucus production in GI tract |
omeprazole | -Proton Pump Inhibitors -Prilosec -allows stomach and esophagus to heal by inhibiting hydrogen ion transport into the stomach so it cant secrete HCl |
cisapride | -Serotonergic Agent -treatment of constipation. gastroesophageal reflux, and ileus |
pancrealipase | -Enzyme Supplements -Viokasse-V -given to help with digestion of fats, starch, and protein |
cyproheptadine | -Appetite Stimulating -Periactin -promotes appetite by inhibition the serontonergic receptors |
diazepam | -Appetite Stimulant -Valium -promotes appetite by inhibition the serontonergic receptors in cats |