GASTROINTESTINAL DRUGS-LESSON 163

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Now in this lesson we will learn about Gastrointestinal Drugs and their types
Gastrointestinal Drugs:- These drugs are used to relieve uncomfortable and dangerous symptoms, rather than as cures for particular diseases. The various types of gastrointestinal drugs are:-
1. Antacids:- Antacids are the drugs which are used to neutralize the hydrochloric acid in the stomach to cure symptoms of peptic ulcer, esophagitis and epigastric discomfort. These Antacids are taken by mouth and contain ingredients such as aluminium hydroxide, calcium carbonate, magnesium hydroxide and sodium bicarbonate in various combinations. They also contain ingredients such as simethicone which takes out gas.
Exs:- 1. Aluminium and magnesium antacid (Gaviscon)
2. Magnesium antacid (milk of magnesia)
3. Aluminium antacid (Rolaids)
2. Antidiarrheal:- These drugs stops diarrhea and decrease the rapid movement of the walls of the colon.
Exs:- 1. Diphenoxylate and atropine (Lomotil)
2. Loperamide (Imodium)
3. Paregoric
3. Cathartic:- This relieves constipation and promote defecation for diagnostic and operative procedures and are used in the treatment of disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. Some of the Cathartics are used to increase the intestinal salt content to fill the intestines. Some others increase the group of feaces to promote peristaisis in the intestinal walls.
Exs:- 1. Laxatives
2. Purgatives
4. Antinauseant (Antiemetic):- This medication relieves nausea and vomiting. The best examples of antiemetics are the medications of Coke syrup, ginger and motion sickness.
Exs:- 1. Medizine (Antivert)
2. Metociopramide (Regian)
3. Ondansetron (Zefran)
4. Prochlorperazine maleate (Compazine)
5. Antiulcer:- These drugs are exclusive of the antibacterial agents used to treat ulcers in the stomach and the upper part of the small intestine.
Exs:- 1. Cimetidine (Tagamet)
2. Ranitidine (Zantac)
3. Casanthranol and docusate sodium (Peri-Colace)
Respiratory Drugs:- These drugs are given for the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), allergy, asthma, bronchitis, cystic fibrosis, lung disease, smoking cessation, pneumonia, emphysema, sinus infections, and others. Bronchodilators are used to open the air passages and can be administered by injection or inhalers like aerosol. These drugs also reduce inflammation in nasal passages. There are varieties of Respiratory Drugs.

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