Imodium by binding with opioid receptors of the intestinal wall (stimulation of choline-and adrenergic neurons through guanine nucleotides) decreases the tone and motility of smooth muscles of the intestine (due to inhibition of the release of acetylcholine and Pg). Slows the peristalsis and increases the time of passage of intestinal contents.
Gastrointestinal Tract
Gastrointestinal tract and pancreas are the part of the digestive system, whose main function is mechanical and chemical processing of food, as well as the selection and the absorption of the necessary materials. During the digestion, substances are processed into soluble compounds of water: proteins are split into amino acids, carbohydrates – into monosaccharides, lipids – into glycerol and fatty acids. These substances are absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and enter the blood and lymph, and from there go to the cells and tissues.
Therefore, the concept of “food” should be understood as the process of metabolism. In the case of disorders of the digestive process, correct processing of the components of food needed for daily cells’ existence, is disturbed. Formed in the intestine harmful breakdown products of food are absorbed and poison the body. The cells of individual organs are unable to accept defective products, and if this happens, the disrupted metabolism of cells affects the work of many organs and systems, therefore causing the fact that the whole body suffers.
Some studies suggest that at the age of 30 – 40 years the human gut microflora is almost destroyed, and at this age there is always a chance of gastritis, colitis, enterocolitis, that flow into an ulcer, and often – stomach cancer.
The causes of aging and very early death of beneficial microflora are: unbalanced diet, rapid absorption of large amounts of food, absorption of food in the absence of hunger, etc.
Incorrect work of the gastrointestinal tract (stomach, pancreas, intestine) leads to the disturbance of the correct operation of all the digestive organs, which over time, can cause serious diseases of individual organs (gastro intestinal diseases).
The disease may develop as a consequence of the general poor state of the whole organism (infection, toxicity, anemia, metabolic disorders, circulatory disorders, endocrine disorders, etc.).
Protonix
Generic name: Pantoprazole. Brand names: Protonix, Pantopan, Astropan, Controloc, Pantecta, Pantozol, Protium, Pantor, and Pantoloc.
Furoxone
Furoxone (furazolidone) is a popular medicament that has been labeled as an antibiotic. It is recommended to help get rid of many different bacterial and protozoal infections such as enteritis, salmonella infections, cholera, traveler’s diarrhea, typhoid fever and diarrhea.
Pepcid
Blocker of H2-histamine receptor III generation. Inhibits basal and stimulated histamine, gastrin and acetylcholine production of HCl. Simultaneously with the reduce in production of HCl and an augment in pH reduces the activity of pepsin.
Reglan
This medicine is a specific blocker of dopamine receptors and serotonin receptors. The medicine has antiemetic effect, calms hiccups and, moreover, has a regulating effect on the function of the gastrointestinal tract. Tone and motor activity of the digestive system extends.
Prevacid
A specific inhibitor of H + – K + – ATPase (represses the activity of the enzyme, that accelerates the exchange of hydrogen ions). Acting in the final phase of secretion (separation) of hydrochloric acid in the stomach, the drug reduces the acid production, regardless of the nature of the stimulating factor. Duodenal ulcer exacerbation, reflyuksezofagit (inflammation of the esophagus caused by throwing gastric contents into the esophagus).
Zofran
Zofran belongs to antiemetic, antagonist of serotonin receptors. Generic name: Ordansetron.
Zantac
Zantac is the antiulcerogenic agent, that relates to a group of antagonists of histamine H2-receptors. It selectively blocks histamine H2-receptors of mucous coat of stomach and depresses excretion of hydrochloric acid. Antisecretory action of Zantac builds up auspicious conditions for healing of the stomach sore and duodenum sore.
Asacol
Asacol (mesalamine) is known as a popular delayed-release medicine. It curtails diarrhea, ulcerative colitis, proctosigmoiditis, signs of ulcerative colitis from recurring. Apprise your medic or pharmacist for more information about the salutary influence of this product.
Carafate
Gastroprotective preparation that creates a protective pellicle, increases the synthesis of Pg, reduces the activity of pepsin and salt binds bile acids. Carafate dissolves in an acidic medium, forms a sticky paste-like polymer that has alkaline properties. Being in the stomach and duodenum 12, changes into a polyanion with a lot of free negative charges that form strong bonds with the positive radical of protein exudate (albumin, fibrinogen) mucosa.
Celebrex
Celebrex is a combination which belongs to the group of coxibs. It is taken to treat rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, painful menstruation and menstrual symptoms, acute pain, as well as for reduction of the number of polyps of the colon and rectum in people with family adenomatous polyposis. A few words about how Celebrex works.
Motilium
Blocks peripheral and central (in the trigger zone of the brain) dopamine receptors, eliminates inhibitory effect of dopamine on the motor function of the digestive tract and increases the evacuation and the motor activity of the stomach. Has antiemetic effect, eliminates hiccup and nausea. Augments prolactin levels in serum.
Aciphex
Aciphex is intended for the use in accordance to the doctor’s prescription. You can take the medication with or without your meal. Keep in mind that the tablet is not intended to be chewn, broken, split or crushed in your mouth before you swallow it.
Prilosec
Lowers the secretion of hydrochloric acid in the stomach, as an inhibitor of “proton pump”(process of the exchanging of hydrogen ions). The mechanism of antisecretory action associated with inhibition (suppression of) the enzyme H-K-ATPase (an enzyme that accelerates the exchange of hydrogen ions) in the cell membranes of the gastric mucosa, which leads to blocking of the final stage of formation of hydrochloric acid.