University:
West Coast University
Course:
NURS 180 | Pharmacology
Academic year:

2022
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293

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1
Author:

Kevin Riddle

MODULE 7: THE GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM DRUG THERAPY FOR PEPTIC ULCERS Histamine2-receptor antagonists – ranitidine hydrochloride (Zantac) Take a night to prevent nocturnal acid. Proton pump inhibitors – omeprazole (Prilosec) Mucosal protectant – sucralfate (Carafate), require no water Antacids – aluminum hydroxide (Amphojel) Prostaglandin E analog – misoprostol (Cytotec) Antibiotics – amoxicillin (Amoxil), metronidazole (Flagyl), tetracycline DRUG THERAPY FOR NAUSEA Serotonin antagonists – ondansetron (Zofran) Antihistamines – dimenhydrinate, Hydroxyzine (anxiety, pain relief, control emesis)-> drying secretion Prokinetic – metoclopramide (Reglan) DRUG THERAPY FOR CONSTIPATION Fiber supplements – psyllium (Metamucil) Stool softeners – docusate sodium (Colace), docusate sodium and senna (Peri-Colace) Stimulant laxatives – bisacodyl (Dulcolax) DRUG THERAPY FOR DIARRHEA Opioids – diphenoxylate and atropine (Lomotil), loperamide (Imodium) APTROPINE: restore rhythm if it is bradycardia DRUG THERAPY FOR IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME (IBS) 5-HT3 serotonin receptor blocker – alosetron (Lotronex) Selective chloride channel activator – lubiprostone (Amitiza) DRUG THERAPY FOR INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE 5-aminosalicylates – sulfasalazine (Azulfidine) Immunosuppressants – azathioprine (Imuran)