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Which of the following is NOT a cause of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)?
What is the primary infection associated with Peptic Ulcer Disease?
What is the primary infection associated with Peptic Ulcer Disease?
Which mechanism does Cimetidine primarily utilize to protect the gastric mucosa?
Which mechanism does Cimetidine primarily utilize to protect the gastric mucosa?
Long-term use of which class of drugs is known to contribute to Peptic Ulcer Disease?
Long-term use of which class of drugs is known to contribute to Peptic Ulcer Disease?
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Which statement about the role of stress in Peptic Ulcer Disease is accurate?
Which statement about the role of stress in Peptic Ulcer Disease is accurate?
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What effect does gastrin primarily have on gastric acid secretion?
What effect does gastrin primarily have on gastric acid secretion?
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Which of the following is a method to neutralize gastric acid?
Which of the following is a method to neutralize gastric acid?
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What is the primary mechanism by which prokinetic drugs enhance gastrointestinal motility?
What is the primary mechanism by which prokinetic drugs enhance gastrointestinal motility?
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What is the primary function of H+, K+-ATPase in parietal cells?
What is the primary function of H+, K+-ATPase in parietal cells?
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Which mediator is directly involved in the stimulation of cAMP in parietal cells?
Which mediator is directly involved in the stimulation of cAMP in parietal cells?
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Which of the following drugs does NOT cross the blood-brain barrier?
Which of the following drugs does NOT cross the blood-brain barrier?
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What is a notable adverse effect associated with Metoclopramide that is not commonly seen with Domperidone?
What is a notable adverse effect associated with Metoclopramide that is not commonly seen with Domperidone?
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Which of the following antagonists would inhibit acid secretion at the H2 receptor level?
Which of the following antagonists would inhibit acid secretion at the H2 receptor level?
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Which combination therapy is specifically mentioned for the eradication of H.pylori in peptic ulcer disease?
Which combination therapy is specifically mentioned for the eradication of H.pylori in peptic ulcer disease?
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What effect does the activation of EP3 have on cAMP levels in parietal cells?
What effect does the activation of EP3 have on cAMP levels in parietal cells?
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What type of drug is described as an antagonist to dopamine receptors and is used to improve gastric emptying?
What type of drug is described as an antagonist to dopamine receptors and is used to improve gastric emptying?
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What is the role of Calcium ions (Ca2+) in the secretion pathway of parietal cells?
What is the role of Calcium ions (Ca2+) in the secretion pathway of parietal cells?
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Which compound is considered an inhibitor of H+, K+-ATPase?
Which compound is considered an inhibitor of H+, K+-ATPase?
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Which pathway's inhibition can lead to a reduction in both basal and stimulated acid secretion?
Which pathway's inhibition can lead to a reduction in both basal and stimulated acid secretion?
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How does gastrin influence proton pump activity?
How does gastrin influence proton pump activity?
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What is the consequence of inhibiting acetylcholine in parietal cell acid secretion?
What is the consequence of inhibiting acetylcholine in parietal cell acid secretion?
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What percentage of acid secretion can anticholinergics effectively block?
What percentage of acid secretion can anticholinergics effectively block?
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Prostaglandins act on which type of receptors to inhibit acid secretion?
Prostaglandins act on which type of receptors to inhibit acid secretion?
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What is the primary synthetic analog of Prostaglandin E1 used to reduce acid secretion?
What is the primary synthetic analog of Prostaglandin E1 used to reduce acid secretion?
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What common side effect is linked with the use of Misoprostol?
What common side effect is linked with the use of Misoprostol?
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Which of the following antacids acts most rapidly?
Which of the following antacids acts most rapidly?
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Which antacid has a slow duration of action?
Which antacid has a slow duration of action?
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What is the effect of prostaglandins on mucosal blood flow?
What is the effect of prostaglandins on mucosal blood flow?
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Which of the following is an effect of drugs acting on prostaglandin EP3 receptors?
Which of the following is an effect of drugs acting on prostaglandin EP3 receptors?
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What is a potential therapeutic use of Misoprostol?
What is a potential therapeutic use of Misoprostol?
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Which of the following is a property of magnesium hydroxide as an antacid?
Which of the following is a property of magnesium hydroxide as an antacid?
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What is the primary mechanism of action of omeprazole?
What is the primary mechanism of action of omeprazole?
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How long does the plasma half-life of omeprazole last?
How long does the plasma half-life of omeprazole last?
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Which of the following proton pump inhibitors can be administered intravenously?
Which of the following proton pump inhibitors can be administered intravenously?
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What is a potential side effect of long-term use of proton pump inhibitors?
What is a potential side effect of long-term use of proton pump inhibitors?
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Which drug class includes cimetidine, ranitidine, famotidine, and nizatidine?
Which drug class includes cimetidine, ranitidine, famotidine, and nizatidine?
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What is the duration of action for cimetidine?
What is the duration of action for cimetidine?
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Why should omeprazole be taken just prior to a meal?
Why should omeprazole be taken just prior to a meal?
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What is the typical therapy duration for cimetidine when used for acid-peptic disorders?
What is the typical therapy duration for cimetidine when used for acid-peptic disorders?
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Which proton pump inhibitor is an S-isomer of omeprazole?
Which proton pump inhibitor is an S-isomer of omeprazole?
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Which histamine H2 antagonist has the longest duration of action?
Which histamine H2 antagonist has the longest duration of action?
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Study Notes
Gastrointestinal Drugs
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) occurs when stomach acid and pepsin flow back into the esophagus, often called heartburn.
- Causes of GERD include overproduction of acid/pepsin and over-relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES).
- Peptic Ulcer Disease is a benign lesion of the gastric or duodenal mucosa.
- Causes of PUD include excess acid production and an intrinsic defect in the mucosal defense barrier.
- Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection is a significant cause of peptic ulcers.
- Not all individuals infected with H. pylori develop ulcers.
- H. pylori can weaken the mucosal defense system, leading to ulcer development.
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can contribute to PUD by blocking COX enzymes and decreasing prostaglandins.
- Gastrinoma (Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome) involves tumors in the duodenum or pancreas, secreting excessive gastrin, which stimulates gastric acid.
- Stress ulcers result from physical trauma like severe burns.
Strategies for Protecting Gastric Mucosa from Acid Exposure
- Mechanisms to protect the gastric mucosa from acid exposure include inhibiting acid secretion, preventing direct contact with acid, and neutralizing the acid.
- Medications like cimetidine, omeprazole, prostaglandin antagonists, and muscarinic antagonists target acid secretion.
- Sucralfate forms a protective barrier by adhering to the gastric mucosa. Antacids neutralize the acid.
- Multiple mechanisms, including hormonal (gastrin), paracrine (histamine), and neural (acetylcholine), regulate gastric acid production.
- Gastrin, histamine, and acetylcholine stimulate gastric acid secretion, utilizing specific pathways.
Strategies for Inhibiting Parietal Cell Acid Secretion
- Gastrin antagonists, histamine antagonists, and muscarinic antagonists inhibit acid secretion mediated by different pathways.
- These drugs decrease the stimulation for Parietal cells to produce acid.
- Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) like omeprazole irreversibly inhibit the H+, K+-ATPase, the enzyme responsible for transporting hydrogen ions into the stomach.
- Omeprazole needs a low pH to be active.
- It leads to profound acid suppression, significantly raising gastric pH.
- Omeprazole is highly protein-bound and metabolized by specific enzymes (CYP2C & CYP3A).
- Esomeprazole, a derivative of omeprazole, is an effective H+, K+-ATPase inhibitor.
- Different forms of H+, K+-ATPase inhibitors exist (e.g., rabeprazole, lansoprazole, pantoprazole).
- Pantoprazole is acid-stable and can be administered intravenously.
- PPIs are well-tolerated, although potential side effects include hypergastrinemia and, rarely, nausea, headaches, or skin rashes.
Histamine H₂ Antagonists
- Cimetidine, ranitidine, famotidine, and nizatidine are examples of histamine H₂ antagonists.
- These drugs reduce acid secretion.
Antacids
- Antacids are weak bases that neutralize stomach acid (HCl).
- Common antacids include magnesium hydroxide, magnesium trisilicate, magnesium-aluminum mixtures, calcium carbonate, and sodium bicarbonate.
- Antacids differ in their onset and duration of action.
- Some may cause systemic alkalosis.
Sucralfate
- Sucralfate is an aluminum salt of sucrose octasulfate.
- In acidic environments, it forms a protective layer on the gastric and duodenal mucosa.
- This黏附黏稠物質 helps protect against further damage, especially to damaged areas of the GI tract.
Role of H. pylori in Peptic Ulcer Disease
- If H. pylori infection is identified, treatment focuses on eradicating the bacteria and inhibiting acid production.
- A common treatment approach includes combining Omeprazole with Amoxicillin.
Functional Disorders of the GI Tract
- Primary functional disorders are due to infection, inflammation, or congenital issues in neuronal/muscular activity.
- Secondary disorders are associated with metabolism issues (e.g., hypo-hyperparathyroidism, hypercalcemia), neurologic disorders (e.g., diabetes mellitus), nerve damage, or other factors (e.g., MS, heavy metal toxicity, or carcinoma).
Prokinetic Drugs
- Used to improve GI motility, assisting materials through the GI tract.
- They boost neuro-muscular signaling and promote transit.
- Common indications include GERD, gastroparesis, nighttime heartburn, and severe refractory constipation.
- Drugs like Metoclopramide and Domperidone are often used.
- Metoclopramide is an antiemetic that enhances gastric emptying but has a potential for side effects.
- Metoclopramide can increase nervous activity and potentially cross the blood–brain barrier.
- Domperidone also enhances gastric emptying, but it lacks efficacy in specific situations like GERD and may have side effects.
- Domperidone largely stays in the digestive tract, minimizing crossing to the brain.
Anti-emetics
- Address nausea and vomiting.
- These medications work at specific receptor sites to reduce nausea and vomiting signals.
- Classified as prokinetics, 5-HT3 antagonists, antimuscarinics, H1 antihistamines, or neuroleptics.
- Specific drugs for motion sickness, cancer-related vomiting, and post-operative conditions.
Laxatives
- Used for constipation relief.
- Types include osmotic, stimulant, and bulk-forming laxatives or cathartics.
- Bulk-forming laxatives add bulk to stools, promoting easier passage.
- Other types act on bowel muscles to increase contractions.
Diarrhea
- Characterized by three or more loose stools per day.
- Often caused by infection with viruses, bacteria, or parasites (gastroenteritis).
- Can be caused from food or water contaminated with fecal material.
- Treatment often involves replacing lost fluids and electrolytes, using oral rehydration salts (ORS).
- Antidiarrheal medications reduce bowel movements.
- These can include antimotility drugs (e.g., codeine, diphenoxylate, loperamide) or agents targeting certain specific receptors and mechanisms (e.g., bismuth subsalicylate, cholestyramine).
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Test your knowledge on gastrointestinal disorders such as GERD and Peptic Ulcer Disease. This quiz covers causes, significant pathogens like H. pylori, and the role of NSAIDs in ulcer development. Challenge yourself and learn more about the medications used to treat these conditions.
