🧠 Drug ID & Memorization Map – GI & Antiemetic Drugs
🤢 Antiemetics (Vomiting Control Drugs)
Class | Example Drugs | Mechanism / Key Idea | Mnemonics / Identifiers |
Dopamine antagonists (Phenothiazines) | Prochlorperazine Trimethobenzamide | Block dopamine in CTZ | Think: “Pro-chlor-perazine = Pro at blocking dopamine” |
🦠 IBD & IBS
Sulfasalazine (Azulfidine) //// 5-ASA anti-inflammatory :: ↓ bowel inflammation in UC/Crohn’s :: GI upset; monitor CBC
Mesalamine //// 5-ASA derivative :: Local anti-inflammatory for IBD :: Fewer side effects than sulfasalazine
Azathioprine (Imuran) //// Immunosuppressant :: Maintains IBD remission :: Bone marrow suppression, infection risk
Methotrexate (MTX) //// Antimetabolite immunosuppressant :: Refractory IBD and autoimmune diseases :: Hepatotoxic, teratogenic
Dicyclomine (Bentyl) //// Anticholinergic antispasmodic :: IBS pain & cramping :: Dry mouth, constipation
Linaclotide (Linzess) //// GC-C agonist :: IBS-C; ↑ fluid & motility :: Diarrhea, abdominal pain