Chapter 8 Gastro

What are these drugs an example of cimetidine, famotidine, nizatidine, ranitidine

h2 blocker drugs for __disease must be taken __minutes before a meal and their effect lasts __hours.

The ending - __is common to generic H2 blocker drugs

In 1977, the first __ __ drug was created and given the generic name __.

Syllables from __ (referring to the drug's blocking action) and __ were combined to make the drug's trade name Tagamet

Famotidine (Pepcid AC) is an over the counter drug, used to treat gastroesophageal __ __.

Famotidine (Pepcid AC) is an __ ___ __

What kind of drug is Ranitidine (Zantac)?

All H2 blocker drugs originally were __drugs.

Today, each prescription H2 blocker drug has a cvorresponding __ __ __ __, but at a lower dose.

The AR in Axid AR stands for what?

What does HB stand for?

___ is relase during an allergic reaction and it causes red, itchy eyes, sneezing, and a runny nose.

A drug that blocks a receptor

___ ___ ___ drugs decrease the production of hydrochloric acid in the stomach and raise the pH of stomach contents.

Proton pump inhibitor drugs must be taken an __before eating breakfast.

dexlansoprazole, esomeprazole, lansoprazole, omeprazole, pantaoprazole, and rabeprazole are examples of what drug

the ending ___ is common to generic proton pump inhibitor drugs

The trade name drug __ refers to the drug's effect on the acid content and pH level in the stomach.

Esomeprazole or Nexium is advertised as what

What is recommended by many healthcare providers as being the most effective of all the drugs in the ppi category for decreasing stomach aci

__drugs for reflux disease contains a ppi drug (omeprazole) and an antacid drug (sodium bicarbonate)

Zegerid, Zegerid OTC are examples of what drug

drug that stimulates stomach contractions and increases the frequency of the gastric emptying.

metoclopramide (Reglan)

A __ __ is an ulcer located anywhere in the esophagus, stomach, or duodenum.

__ and __ ulcers can also be caused by a bacterial infection due to the bacterium Helicobacter pylori

__ __ are helical (spiral) bacteria that have __(thin, whip-like tails)

__ drugs for __ __ ___ contain an antibiotic, an anti-infetion, an antiprotozoal, and/or a ppi

Metronidazole (MetroGel) is applied topically as a gel to facial skin to treat __ __

When diarrhea is caused by an __ in the __ __, and antibiotic drug or an anti-__ drug is given

__ drugs for __ block the action of acetylcholine, and this decreases the rate of peristalsis in the intestine.

loperamide (Imodium A-D) is an example of what drug

What does the A-D in Imodium A-D stand for

__ drug for diarrhea contains an absorbent drug to absorb excess water from diarrhea stools.

attapulgite (Kaopectate Maximum Strength) is an example of what kind of drug

__ drugs for diarrhea contain opium, and are categorized as controlled substances (Schedule III drugs)

__ and __ __ drugs for diarrhea are used to treat diarrhea associated with bacterial, viral, or protozoal infections

bismuth )kaopectate, Pepto-Bismol), ciprofloxacin (Cipro), levofloxacin (Levaquin) are examples or what type of drug

__ drugs for diarrhea contain an anticholinergic drug to reduce the rate of peristalsis, an absorbent drug, anti gas drug, & /or a narcotic

attapulgite is an aluminum-magnesium compound found in __ __

__is added to foods to increase the amount of dietary fiber, & it is used as a plant based jelling agent for jam and jelly

__ drugs are used for short term treatment of constipation

contains indigestible dietary fiber and other substances that absorb and hold water in the intestines to create a bulkier stool

this effect is the most natural and safest of all the laxative drugs

emulsifiers that allow fat in the stool to mix with water to soften the stool

was the first prescription laxative drug to be made available as an over the counter drug

stimulates chloride channels in the mucosa of the intestinal wall

causes fluid to flow into the intestines to soften the stool

act directly on the intestinal muscoa to stimulate peristalsis

use osmosis and osmotic pressure to attract water form the blood into the intestines to soften the stool

a chronic disease of the colon and rectum that is characterized by diarrhea, abdominal pain, inflammation, and ulcers

decreases intestinal inflammation by blocking the production of prostaglandins

endings that are common to generic 5 aminosalicylic acid drugs

mesalamine is very effective treatment for what

used to treat severe inflammation from ulcerative colitis

a chronic disease of the ileum and colon with areas of inflammation followed by normal mucosa

this disease has symptoms that are similar to those of ulcerative colitis and the cause is unknown

the ending that is common to generic monoclonal antibody drugs

a chronic disease of the colon that is characterized by severe spasms, cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, excessive mucus secretion, and di

serotonin receptor blocker drugs, chloride channel activator drugs, antispasmodic drugs, a guanylate cyclaseC agonist drug, and an antibioti

used to control nausea and vomiting associated with many different diseases

patients who are actively vomiting and cannot take oral drugs can be given __ __ in the form of rectal suppositories

this drug was prescribed to control nausea and vomiting after the patient had surgery

are sometimes used specifically to treat the nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy drugs

occurs when the repetitive but varyin motions of a car, boat, or airplane overstimulate the inner ear and activate the vomiting center in th

a popular drug fo preventing motion sickness

drugs that chemically bond to the enzyme lipase within the small intestine so that it cannot break down dietary fat

an antidepressany drug that is used to treat obesity; it is not a schedule drug

contains a Schedule IV drug (phentermine) and an anti seizure drug (topiramate)

was the first over the counter, FDA approved weight loss drug