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:pill: GIT Medications :pill: (Upper GIT (Histamine 2 Antagonists…
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GIT Medications
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Upper GIT
Histamine 2 Antagonists
Action
Binds to H2 receptor sites to block activation, leading to decrease in HCL production
Examples
Ranitidine
Possible side effects
Bone marrow suppression
Increased effects of alcohol
Can affect med absorption
Proton Pump Inhibitors
Action
Inhibits the secretion of enzymes - leading to reduced secretion of hydrogen
Examples
Omeprazole
Pantoprazole
Side effects
Headache
Can affect med absorption
Antacids
Action
Binds to Hydrochloric acid to neutralise
Examples
Gaviscon
Mylanta
Gastrogel
Used to treat
Heartburn
GORD
Gastritis
Peptic ulcers
Possible side effects
Alkalosis
Can affect med absorption
Antiemetics
Used to treat or prevent Nausea & Vomiting
5H3 Receptor Antagonists
Ondansetron
Dopaminergic Receptor Antagonists
Metoclopramide
Increase gastric emptying
Increase gut motility
Side effects
Diarrhoea
CNS changes
Lower GIT
Laxatives
Stimulants
Lubricants/softeners
Osmotic Laxatives
Bulk forming laxatives
Antidiarrhoeals
Antispasmodic