Antacids and Mucosal Protectants — Flashcards

Misoprostol can be clinically used to treat gastric ulcers as at _____ doses it inhibits secretion of gastric acid

Polymerization of _____ occurs only at an acidic pH by crosslinking of the molecules, which helps in gastic ulcer protection

Bile acid resins frequently cause GI side effects, such as _____ and bloating

Drug of choice for chronic use NSAID induced peptic ulcer:

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) _____ inhibit the H+/K+-ATPase pump, which is the final common pathway for H+ secretion

Misoprostol promotes increased production and secretion of a gastric _____ barrier and decreased acid production

_____ agonism (-pride) and D2 antagonism can result in prokinetic action by increasing the cholinergic activity of the gut.

_____ is CCK-B receptor antagonist used in treatment of gastrinoma/Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome

_____ is a gastroprokinetic agent which acts as a 5-HT4 receptor agonist

Bile acid resins can lead to _____, which may impair the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K)