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What abx are given for mild diverticulitis?
cipro and flagyl 7-10 days
What abx are given for severe diverticulitis?
broad spectrum IV abx with anaerobic and gram negative coverage
What is the treatment for ischemic colitis?
supportive with IV fluids, bowel rest, and antibiotics
What antispasmodics are used for IBS?
dicyclomine (Bentyl)
hyoscaymine (Levsin)
What are side effects of antispasmodic drugs?
urinary retention, constipation, tachycardia, dry mouth
What antidiarrheal can be used for IBS?
Loperamide (Lomotil)
What anticonstipation treatments can be used for IBS?
fiber, osmotic laxatives (milk of magnesia), lactulose, sorbitol
How are TCAs used in treatment of IBS?
affect motility, visceral sensitivity, central pain perception
How does Tegaserod (Zelnorm) treat symptoms of IBS?
constipation-predominant
stimulates peristalsis, inhibits pain sensation
increased stool frequencey, consistency, decreased pain and bloating
tx for 4-12 wks
How does Alosetron (Lotronex) treat symptoms of IBS?
diarrhea predominant
inhibits colonic motility and pain
30% experience constipation
What 2 serotonin receptor agonists/antagonists are used for IBS
Tegaserod
Alosetron
What meds are given for proctitis?
-mesalamine supp
hydrocortisone supp
What meds are given for proctosigmoiditis?
Mesalamine enema
Hydrocortisone enema
What meds are used for mild to moderate ulcerative colitis?
sulfasalazine
mesalamine
balsalazide (add mesalamine enema or prednisone)
What med is used to treat severe ulcerative colitis?
methylprednisolone
What immunomodulating agent is used to treat ulcerative colitis?
Azathioprine (infliximab)
What bile salts can be used to treat secretory diarrhea in crohns ds?
cholestyramine
cholestipol
What antispasmodics treat cramping in crohns disease?
dicyclomine
donnatal
What corticosteroid is effective in mild-mod ileal crohns disease?
budosemide
What steroids are used for severe crohns disease?
prednisone
methylprednisolone
(20% pts cant be tapered off steroids)
What immunomodulating drugs are used for crohns ds?
azathioprine
mercaptopurine
methotrexate
What anti-TNF med is used in crohns disease?
infliximab