Can you name the Drugs used for GI diseases?

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Decreases intragastric acidity by reacting with HCl, side effects: belching, alkalosis, constipationPeptic ulcer
Opioid receptor agonist, does not cross BBBAntidiarrheal agent
Analog of THC from marijuanaAntiemetic
Dissolves gallstonesTherapy for gallstones
Blocks dopamine (D2) receptor, does not cross BBBProkinetic
PGE1 analogue, increases chloride rich fluid which promotes bowel movementProkinetic
Binds to and activates GABA receptorAntiemetic
Competitively inhibits the parietal histamine (H2) receptor, side effects: gynecomastia, impotence, galactorrheaPeptic ulcer
Histamine (H1) antagonistAntiemetic
Analog of somatostatinAntidiarrheal agent
Stimulant laxative, anthraquinone derivative, chronic use leads to melanosis coli (brown colon)Laxative
Absorbant of bacteria, toxins, and fluid, naturally occuring Mg Al silicateAntidiarrheal agent
Bulk forming, natural plant productLaxative
Aminosalicylate, sulfapyridine is a breakdown product by bacteria that contributes to the drug's side effectsInflammatory bowel disease
Opioid receptor agonist, crosses BBBAntidiarrheal agent
Bile salt binding resinAntidiarrheal agent
Blocks dopamine (D2) receptor, can cross BBB, side effects: high prolactin, extrapyramidal effectsProkinetic
GlucocorticoidsInflammatory bowel disease
Absorbant of bacteria, toxins, and fluid, from applesAntidiarrheal agent
Cholinomimetic, directly stimulates M3 receptorsProkinetic
Anti-tnf monoclonal antibody, side effects: infection, hepatic failureInflammatory bowel disease
Bulk forming, synthetic fibersLaxative
Most potent histamine receptor (H2) blockerPeptic ulcer
HintDrugcategory
5-HT3 receptor antagonist, used for chemotherapy induced nauseaAntiemetic
Neurokinin receptor antagonistAntiemetic
AnticholinergicIrritable bowel syndrome
Osmotic laxative, increases stool liquiditiyLaxative
Simulates motilin receptors, macolideProkinetic
Muscarinic receptor antagonistAntiemetic
Forms a viscous paste that selectively binds to ulcers or erosionsMucosal protective agent
Inhibits 5-HT3 receptor, used for diarrhea-predominant IBSIrritable bowel syndrome
Antipsychotic, central dopaminergic blockateAntiemetic
Cholinomimetic, cholinesterase inhibitorProkinetic
PGE1 analogue, inhibitor of histamine, side effect: abortifacantMucosal protective agent
Antipsychotic, inhibits dopamine and muscarinic receptors with antihistamine activityAntiemetic
Stool surfactant agent (softener)Laxative
Serotonin 5-HT receptor agonistLaxative
Irreversibly inactivates H+/K+ ATPase of the parietal cells, side effects: decreased vit B12, increased serum gastrinPeptic ulcer
Stimulant laxative, hydrolyzed in upper intestine to ricinoleic acidLaxative
Decreases intragastric acidity by reacting with HCl, side effects: belching, alkalosis, diarrheaPeptic ulcer
Inhibits DHFR, treats Crohn's diseaseInflammatory bowel disease
Dopamine receptor antagonistAntiemetic
Coats ulcers and erosions, side effect: black stoolMucosal protective agent
Purine analog, low TPMT enzyme increases risk of bone marrow suppressionInflammatory bowel disease
Osmotic laxative, used for complete colon cleansingLaxative
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Drugs used for GI diseases Quiz

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  • Created Feb 11, 2012 in Science
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