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CHAPTER V: GASTROINTESTINAL AGENTS
1.
Antacids – alters gastric pH
2.
Protectives - for intestinal inflammation
3.
Adsorbents - for intestinal toxins
4.
Cathartics or laxatives - for constipation
ANTACIDS-
alkaline bases that neutralizes excess hydrochloric acid which causes pain and ulceration
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to inactivate the proteolytic enzyme, pepsin
pH 1 – empty stomach, excessive endogenous HCl
pH 7 – food is present
Gastritis – general inflammation of the gastric mucosa
Peptic Ulcer – a general circumscribed erosion
o
Esophageal ulcer – lower end of the esophagus
- esophageal sphincter is defective, heartburn
o
Gastric ulcer – stomach
- malignancy and hemorrhage are common
- bleeding
o
Duodenal Ulcer – duodenum
- perforation
Criterias for Ideal Antacid:
1.
not absorbable/cause systemic alkalosis
2.
not a laxative nor cause constipation
3.
exerts the effect rapidly and over a long period of time
4.
not cause a large evolution of gas, flatulence
5.
buffers in pH 4-6 range6.
inhibits pepsin
SODIUM BICARBONATE-
drug of choice for metabolic acidosis
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rapid action but short duration
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causes belching and flatulence
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function is to react with an acid
- to mask the salinity of the drug, “sparkling” flavor
ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE [Al(OH)3]
- “Amphogel” -
treatment of hyperchlorhydria, peptic ulcer and intestinal toxemia
Physical Forms:
1.
Suspension - Aluminum Hydroxide Gel – white viscous suspension, pH 5.5-8.0
- includes sweetening agents, aromatics and preservatives
2.
Powder - Dried Aluminum Hydroxide Gel – amorphous powder, made into tablet
advantage of the gel is its large surface area and thus, great adsorption
but loses its antacid properties upon aging
causes constipation, nausea and vomiting
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Calcium-Containing Antacids
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causes constipation
CALCIUM CARBONATE [CaCO3]
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“Precipitated Chalk”
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microcrystalline powder, fast action
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causes flatulence and constipation[Ca
+2
] -
found in combination with Magnesium antacids
- Lozenges and Oral Suspension
− −+ − −→ +
*hyperacidity *flatulence
TRIBASIC CALCIUM PHOSPHATE Ca3(PO4)2
- “Precipitated Calcium Phosphate”
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after ignition at 800oC, 90% Tribasic calcium phosphate
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found in nature as phosphorite/phosphate rock and apatite(Ca3(PO4)2●CaF2
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there is NO GAS PRODUCED and does not alkalinize the system
Magnesium-Containing Antacids
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antacid property depends on the anion/basic property
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Mg ion causes it to be laxative
o
combination with Al and Ca antacids to equalize constipative and laxative action
MAGNESIUM CARBONATE [Mg(CO3)4●Mg(OH)2●5H2O
-
antacid property are due to hydroxide and carbonate ions reacting with the gastric HCl
MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE-
laxative in high doses
-
exerts salt action (MgCl2) -> laxative action
MILK OF MAGNESIA – suspension of Mg(OH)2
MAGNESIUM OXIDE-
“Magnesia”
-
laxative and diuretic
o
Light Variety – occupies 40-50mL
o
Heavy Variety – occupies 10-20mL
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arsenic antidote
-
prepared by adding Magnesia to water (1:20)
MAGNESIUM TRISILICATE 2MgO●3SiO2●xH2O
-
compound of MAGNESIUM OXIDE + SILICON DIOXIDE
-
silicic acid or hydrous silica has absorptive properties
MAGNESIUM PHOSPHATE Mg3(PO4)2●5H2O
Combination Antacid Preparations
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most of these combination are an attempt to balance the constipative effect of calcium and
aluminum with laxative effect of magnesium
a.
Aluminum Hydroxide Gel – Magnesium Hydroxide
Aludrox, WinGel, Maalox, Cramlin
b.
Aluminum Hydroxide Gel – Magnesium Trisilicate
Gelusil, Tricreamalate, Triosgel
c.
Magaldrate – combination of aluminum hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide
d.
Simethicone – defoaming agent
e.
Alginic acid – sodium Bicarbonate
- for reflux espophagitis
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PROTECTIVES AND ADSORBENTS-
for the treatment of mild diarrhea
Acute diarrhea – caused by bacterial toxins, chemical poisons, drugs, allergy (easily treated)
Chronic – GI surgery carcinoma (over a long period of time)
Antidiarrheal – decreases peristalsis*slows down the movement of intestinal tract
1. Adsorptive-protective – adsorbs toxins, bacteria and viruses, and provides protective coating of the
intestinal mucosa
2. Antidiarrheal – should act directly on smooth muscle of the gut, producing spasm-like effect, which
decreases peristalsis and increases segmentation
3. Antibacterial agent – only effective if there is an actual infection caused by microorganisms
Bismuth-containing Products
bismuth ion – exerts a mild astringent and antiseptic action
o
astringent – causes constriction of the mucosa, destroying the bacteria
BISMUTH SUBNITRATE Bi(OH)2(NO3)4●BiO(OH)
-
“White Bismuth”
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hygroscopic powder, acidic with litmus paper
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assayed in terms of bismuth trioxide (Bi2O3)
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incompatible with tragacanth (precipitates as a hard mass)
o
remedy is the addition of sodium biphosphate or trisodium phosphate
USES
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non-irritant intestinal antiseptic
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lessens gastric secretions, and reduces acidity
-
remedy against diarrhea
BISMUTH SUBCARBONATE BiO2(CO3)2 ●H2O
-
yellowish white, affected by light
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protective and antacid effect in the inflammations of the stomach and bowels
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60 grams dose – rendering the alimentary canal opaque to x-ray
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astringent and adsorbent in the treatment of diarrhea and dysentery
MILK OF BISMUTH-
“Bismuth Magma/Bismuth Cream”
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Bismuth hydroxide + Bismuth subcarbonate (suspension)
o
prepared through the conversion of bismuth subnitrate nitrate by adding HNO3 o
then by treating it with ammonium carbonate and ammonia solution
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used as ASTRINGENT and ANTACID
KAOLIN-
“Porcelain Cay/China Clay/Bolus Alba”
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native hydrated aluminum silicate
o
elutriation – powdered and freed from gritty particles
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contains 20.9% aluminum
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formed by the weathering of FELDSPAR (KAlSi3O8)
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has an earthly and clay-like taste, turns darker when moistened with water
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found together with pectin (Kaopectate)
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ADSORBENT and PROTECTIVE in diarrheal conditions
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interferes with intestinal absorption of lincomycin
ACTIVATED CHARCOAL-
adsorbent in the treatment of diarrhea
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antidote to some types of poisoning
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SALINE CATHARTICS-
purgatives
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agents that quicken and increase evacuation from the bowels
o
Laxatives – mild cathartics
“laxative habit” – loss of bowel rhythm, and becoming dependent on laxatives
4 Types of Laxatives
1.
Stimulant Laxatives – act by local irritation on the intestinal tract, increasing the peristaltic
activity
2.
Bulk-forming laxatives – made from cellulose and polysaccharides, which swell when wet, and
this increased bulk stimulates peristalsis
3.
Emollient Laxatives – acts as lubricants or stool softeners
4. Saline Cathartics – increases osmotic load of GI tract
Poorly absorbable ions used as saline cathartics:
biphosphate
phosphate
sulfate
tartrate
magnesium
They are water soluble and should be taken with large amounts of water to prevent excessive
loss of body fluids.
MONOBASIC SODIUM PHOSPHATE NaH2PO4●H2O
-
slightly deliquescent
-
acidic to litmus, effervesces with sodium carbonate
-
URINARY ACIDIFIER
o
in case of cystitis, with hexamethylenetramine* (Methenamine)
decomposes into formaldehyde in the presence of acids
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CATHARTIC
DIBASIC SODIUM PHOSPHATE Na2HPO4●7H2O
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white granular salt, effervesces in warm dry air
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alkaline to litmus and phenolphthalein (pH 9.5)
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1, 2, 7, 12 H2O (official)
- SALINE CATHARTIC
-
should never be confused with tribasic sodium phosphate, which is very alkaline and caustic,
and should be used for intestinal purpose
POTASSIUM SODIUM TARTRATE KNaC4H4O6●4H2O
- Rochelle Salt, Seignette Salt
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colorless crystals with a cooling saline taste
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often coated with white powder as it effloresces in warm dry air
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CATHARTIC – MILD LAXATIVE HYDRAGOGUE
o
producing watery discharges from bowel
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an ingredient of Seidlitz Powder
o
form in which it is administered as cathartic
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effervescent and palatable
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component of Fehling’s solution ( Alkaline Cupric Tartrate)
o
an example of chelate complexation
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MAGNESIUM SULFATE MgSO4●7H2O
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Epsom salt, Bitter Salt
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small colorless needle-like crystals with a cooling saline bitter taste
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effloresces in air, neutral to litmus
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active cathartic with little pain or nausea and produces watery stools -
must be administered in ice-cold condition to avoid bitter taste
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used parenterally as anticonvulsant
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anesthetic effect in sprains and bruises
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antiphlogistic action
Preparation
1.
Magnesite (MgCO3) with hot dilute sulfuric acid
2.
Kierserite (MgSO4●H2O) in water, heating then, crystallization
3.
Dolomite(MgCO3 ●CaCO3) – heating by calcinations, treating with HCl
dissolved in sulfuric acid, boiled and filtered
MAGNESIUM CITRATE- Purgative Lemonade
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MgCO3 + citric acid
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sodium or potassium bicarbonate reacting with citric acid producing a lemon-flavored solution
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must be sterilized or pasteurized
NON-OFFICIAL SALINE CATHARTICS
1. SODIUM SULFATE – Glauber’s Salt
2.
POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE – Dibasic Potassium Phosphate, DKP, Dipotassium HydrogenPhosphate
3.
POTASSIUM BITRATE – Cream of Tartar
4.
CALOMEL – Mercurous chloride, Mild Mercury Chloride