Laxatives and Purging Agents — Flashcards
_____ is indicated for the reversal of opioid-induced constipation in patients on chronic opioid therapy.
Which drug is preferred for chronic idiopathic constipation and constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome?_____
Guanylcycline C agonist indicated in _____ constipation is linaclotide.
Hint: acute/chronic
Bile acid resins frequently cause GI side effects, such as _____ and bloating
Bile acid resins can lead to _____, which may impair the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K)
_____ 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
_____ is made of two molecules of 5-ASA used in the treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Because PGE1 is involved in physiological responses of the gut mucosa and the uterine smooth muscle, Misoprostol can cause _____ as well as uterine contractions
_____ (macrolide) can bind GI motilin receptors, increasing GI motility and causing diarrhea
Laxatives and Purging Agents Flashcards for NEET-PG
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