common drugs, names, and drug-nutrient interactions

what are the 4 types of common drug classes

• non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID)

• corticosteroids

• proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)

• angiotensin-converting enzymes (ACEs)

corticosteroid medication names end with ___________

one

-sone

-solone

proton pump inhibitors medication names end with

-prazole

ACE medication names end with

-pril

what does NSAID stand for?

non-steroidal inflammatory drugs

what are NSAIDs?

drugs used to treat pain, arthritis, and other inflammatory conditions

name 2 NSAIDs?

• ibuprofen (advil)

• motrin

common nutrition related side effects for NSAIDs

N/V, dyspepsia, abd pain

dyspepsia: refers to group of symptoms in your upper abdomen

precautions for NSAIDs (what should one do diet wise)

Avoid alcohol, herbals/excessive nutrients that affect coagulation (Ginko, ginger, vit E)

what are corticosteroids

anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressant drugs

corticosteroid examples? (4)

dexamethasone

methylprednisone/solu-medrol

prednisolone/oraPred

prednisone

common nutrition related effects of corticosteroids (9)

• increase in appetite, weight gain, protein catabolism, calcium wasting, BP, glucose, TG

• slowed wound healing

possible risks for corticosteroids? (2)

fractures and diabetes

precautions to take with corticosteroids (what should one do diet wise)

should follow a low sodium diet higher in calcium, vitamin D, and protein and controlled CHO

what are proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)

anti-ulcer, anti-GERD, anti-secretory drugs that work by shutting down PPIs

PPIs examples (3)

• lansoprazole/prevacid

• omeprazole/Prilosec

• pantoprazole/protonix

common nutrition related side effects of PPIs? (2)

diarrhea, decreased calcium absorption (2/3 less)

possible risk for PPIs (3)

increased risk for CKD, fractures, decreased B12 absorption

precautions to take with PPIs (what should one do diet wise)

ensure adequate intake for absorbable calcium and B12

what does ACE stand for?

angiotensin converting enzyme

what are ACEs?

drugs that treat HTN, congestive heart failure (CHF), diabetic nephropathy

ACEs examples (3)

• captopril/capotec

• enalapril/Vasotec

• lisinopril/Prinivil

common nutrition related side effects of ACEs? (1)

high serum potassium