The Digestive System Pharmacology

Question 1

anorexiant

Answer 1

Treats obesity by suppressing appetite

Examples: phendimetrazine, Adipost, Obezine; phentermine, Zantryl, Adipex

Question 2

antacid

Answer 2

Used to neutralize stomach acids

Examples: calcium carbonate, Tums; aluminum hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide, Maalox, Mylanta

Question 3

antidiarrheal

Answer 3

Used to control diarrhea

Examples: loperamide, Imodium; diphenoxylate and atropine, Lomotil; kaolin/pectin, Kaopectate

Question 4

antiemetic

Answer 4

Treats nausea, vomiting, and motion sickness

Examples: prochlorperazine, Compazine; promethazine, Phenergan

Question 5

antivirals

Answer 5

Treats herpes simplex infection

Examples: valacyclovir, Valtrex; famcyclovir, Famvir; acyclovir, Zovirax

Question 6

H[2]-receptor antagonist

Answer 6

Used to treat peptic ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux disease. When stimulated, H[2]-receptors increase the production of stomach acid. Using an antagonist to block these receptors results in a low acid level in the
stomach

Examples: ranitidine, Zantac; cimetidine, Tagamet; famotidine, Pepcid

Question 7

laxative

Answer 7

Treats constipation by stimulating a bowel movement

Examples: senosides, Senokot; psyllium, Metamucil

Question 8

proton pump inhibitors

Answer 8

Used to treat peptic ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux disease. Blocks the stomach’s ability to secrete acid

Examples: esomeprazole, Nexium; omeprazole, Prilosec