Drugs for Gastrointestinal Diseases — Flashcards

H2 receptor antagonists are especially effective at reducing _____ secretion of acid, however, they only have modest impact on meal-stimulated secretion of acid

When proton pump inhibitors are unable to control gastric acid secretion, _____ (a long acting somatostatin analog) may be of use in treating gastrinomas

Cholestatic DrugsObeticholic Acid is a semisynthetic _____ used to treat Primary Biliary Cholangitis

Anti-Emetics; 'Vomitorium'_____ antagonizes the 5-HT3 receptor on vagal afferents in the GI tract

A major adverse effect of orlistat is _____, which may lead to decreased absorption of fat-soluble vitamins

GI (Relaxatives)_____ is a -opioid agonist that does cross the BBB, therefore it is combined with atropine to prevent abuse

In the treatment of Cystic Fibrosis, Creon (pancrelipase) is a mix of _____ enzymes used to restore pancreatic function

Chronic use of _____ causes brown pigmentation of the colon, known as melanosis coli

Guanylcycline C agonist indicated in _____ constipation is linaclotide.

Hint: acute/chronic

GI_____ is a non-toxic bile acid used in the treatment of early primary biliary cirrhosis