Gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary system drugs
Gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary system drugs
Learning outcomes
At the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
1. Classify organ system drugs according to their therapeutic uses.
2. Identify commonly available drugs in the pharmaceutical market.
3. Explain the mechanisms of action of the different categories of drugs.
4. Actively participate in class discussions and activities involving the identification and enumeration of commonly available drugs and their therapeutic classifications.
1. Gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary system
1. Gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary system
1a. Antacids, antireflux agents and antiulcerants 1b. G I T regulators, antiflatulents and anti-inflammatories 1c. Antispasmodics 1d. Antidiarrheals 1e. Laxatives and purgatives 1f. Digestives 1g. Cholagogues, cholelitholytics and hepatic protectors 1h. Anorectal preparations 1i. Antiemetics 1j. Other gastrointestinal drugs