GI/GU drug classifications: MOA, indications, examples Flashcards
what is the moa for anti emetic drugs
some work directly on the nausea centre of the brain (this is how Ondansatron works)
OR
some work on the inner ear
what is the moa for emetic drugs
they can work directly on the gi tract where it causes gastric irritation
OR
works centrally at the chemoreceptor trigger zone to induce vomiting
what is the moa for antiacid drugs
reduces the acid reaching the duodenum by neutralising the acid within the stomach
what is the moa for diuretic drugs
decreases sodium reabsorption
decreases fluid reabsorption
= decrease level of sodium and fluid exertion
what is the moa for gastric decontamination agent drugs
absorbs ingested toxins within the gi tract which prevents systemic (the whole body) absorbing the toxin
what is the indications for gastric decontamination agent drugs
gi decontamination of an ingested toxin
what is an example of a gastric decontamination agent drug
activated charcoal
what are the indications for anti emetics
opioid induced nausea
nausea
vertigo
motion sickness
3 examples of anti-emetics
ondansatron
metoclopramide
dimenhydrinate
what are the indications for emetics
poisoning
what are 3 examples of emetic drugs
washing soda
epsom salt
NaCI
what are the indications for antiacid drugs
acid reflux
gastroesophageal reflux disease
what are 3 examples of antiacid drugs
pepto
TUMS
pepcid
what are the indications for a diuretic drug
odema
pulmonary oedema
liver failure
chronic heart faliure
kidney stones
what are 2 examples of diuretcs
furosemide
torsemide
