Medications and the GI System

Suppresses peristalsis and decreases gastric emptying.

Slow peristalsis and segmental contractions, often resulting in constipation

Inhibit gastric acid secretion and depress GI motility

Produce diarrhea by disrupting the normal bacterial flora in the GI tract.

Causes gastrointestinal irritation that increases the incidence of bleeding with serious consequences to older adults

A prostaglandin inhibitor, it interferes with the formation and production of protective mucus and causes GI bleeding.

Suppress the secretion of HCl and interferes with the digestion of some foods

Causes discoloration of the stool (black), nausea, vomiting, constipation, and abdominal cramps