GI / Insulin Flashcards
PPI or Proton Pump Inhibitor
Omeprazole/Prilosec
Prilosec/Omeprazole Use
Peptic Ulcers, GERD, Erosive Esophagitis, Chronic Hypersecretory conditions
Prilosec/Omeprazole Pharmocodynamics
Antiesecretory (inhibits acid secretion), Elevates pH
H2 Receptor Antagonists
Ranitidine or Zantac
Ranitidine/Zantac Pharmocodynamics
Antisecretory
Ranitidine/Zantac Use
GERD, Duodenal Ulcer, Gastric Ulcer, Pathologic hypersecretory conditions, Prevention of upper GI bleeding
Heartburn/acid indigestion (OTC strength only)
Ranitidine/Zantac Serious Adverse Effects
Neutropenia, Agranulocytosis, Thrombocytopenia, Autoimmune hemolytic or aplastic anemia
Prilosec/Omeprazole Nursing Interventions
Interacts with other drugs metabolized by CYP450 system. Administer for recommended time, Take before meals, DO NOT CRUSH or CHEW
Ranitidine/Zantac Nursing Interventions
Give atleast 2 hours apart from antacids, Do not substitute OTC drugs for prescription forms, Avoid Alcohol, caffeine, spicy food, products containing Ibuprofen or Aspirin and SMOKING. Smoking reverses drug action
Antacid
Aluminum hydroxide with magnesium hydroxide (Maalox/Mylanta)
Aluminum hydroxide with magnesium hydroxide (Maalox/Mylanta) Pharmacodynamics
Raises Gastric pH, minimal absorption from GI tract
Aluminum hydroxide with magnesium hydroxide (Maalox/Mylanta) USE
GERD, peptic ulcers, prevents stress ulcer bleeding
Aluminum hydroxide with magnesium hydroxide (Maalox/Mylanta) Contraindications
Chronic Renal Failure due to magnesium toxicity
Aluminum hydroxide with magnesium hydroxide (Maalox/Mylanta) COMMON ADVERSE EFFECTS/SERIOUS ADVERSE EFFECTS
Diarrhea: MG
Constipation: Aluminum
Potential electrolyte imbalance
Aluminum hydroxide with magnesium hydroxide (Maalox/Mylanta) NURSING INTERVENTIONS
Interacts with many drugs due to increased pH and urine pH. Antacid will bind to it and make it not effective.
GI Stimulants
Metoclopramide/Reglan
Metoclopramide/Reglan PHARMACODYNAMICS
Increases peristalsis and gastric emptying
Antiemetic effect
Metoclopramide/Reglan USE
GI stimulant
Diabetic gastric stasis
GERD
Antiemetic: Post surgery and Chemo
Metoclopramide/Reglan Contraindications
When stimulation may be dangerous. If there is an obsturction it could get bigger
Metoclopramide/Reglan Adverse Effects
CNS complaints. SERIOUS: Tardive Dyskinesia, Depression
Metoclopramide/Reglan INTERVENTIONS
Give 30 minutes before meals or Chemo
Monitor for depression, Parkinson-like symptoms, extrapyramidal effects, tardive dyskinesia
Antiemetic
Ondansetron/Zofran
Ondansetron/Zofran USE
Prevents N/V, 75% protein bound, metabolized by CYP450 system
Ondansetron/Zofran Adverse Effects
Headache, Constipation, Malaise
SERIOUS: Arrhythmias, Hyptotension, Extrapyramidal effects