Med List #7: Gastrointestinal Medications Flashcards
Generic for:
Phenergan
promethazine
Common strengths:
promethazine
12.5mg
25mg
50mg
Common frequency:
promethazine
q4-6h prn
Indications:
promethazine
prevents and treats nausea/vomiting
motion sickness
allergies
Counseling tips:
promethazine
drowsiness/dizziness
avoid alcohol
sun sensitivity
Generic for:
Zofran
ondansetron
Common strengths:
ondansetron
4mg
8mg
Common frequency:
ondansetron
q8h prn
Indications:
ondansetron
prevents and treats nausea/vomiting
Counseling tips:
ondansetron
fatigue
headache
constipation or diarrhea
Generic for:
Prilosec
omeprazole
Common strengths:
omeprazole
10mg
20mg
40mg
common frequency:
omeprazole
daily
Indications:
omeprazole
acid reflux/indigestion
prevention/treatment of ulcers
Counseling tips:
omeprazole
works in 1-4 days for full effect
food delays absorption (take >1 hr before eating)
separate from antacids by 2 hrs
Generic for:
Pepcid AC
famotidine
Common strengths:
famotidine
10mg
20mg
40mg
Common frequency:
famotidine
BID
Indications:
famotidine
acid reflux/indigestion
prevention & treatment of ulcers
Counseling tips:
famotidine
works in 1 hour-1 day to see full effect
can be taken with antacids