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Med List #7: Gastrointestinal Medications Flashcards

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Antiemetics

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promethazine; ondansetron

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Acid Reflux

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omeprazole; famotidine; magnesium hydroxide, aluminum hydroxide, simethicone (OTC); calcium carbonate (OTC)

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Constipation Relievers and Laxatives

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docusate sodium (OTC); polyethylene glycol (PEG) (OTC); bisacodyl (OTC)

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Anti-Diarrheal

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loperamide (OTC)

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promethazine: Brand Name

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Phenergan

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promethazine: Common Strengths

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12.5mg, 25mg, 50mg

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promethazine: Common Frequency

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q4-6h prn

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promethazine: Indications/Use

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  • Prevents and treats nausea/vomiting
  • Motion sickness
  • Allergies
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promethazine: Counseling Tips and Important Info

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  • Drowsiness/dizziness
  • Avoid alcohol
  • Sun sensitivity
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ondansetron: Brand Name

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Zofran/Zofran ODT

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ondansetron: Common Strengths

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4mg, 8mg

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ondansetron: Common Frequency

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q8h prn

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ondansetron: Indications/Use

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  • Prevent nausea/vomiting
  • Non-FDA approved for treatment of vomiting
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ondansetron: Counseling Tips and Important Info

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  • Fatigue
  • Headache
  • Constipation or diarrhea
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omeprazole (OTC): Brand Name

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Prilosec

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omeprazole (OTC): Common Strengths

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10mg, 20mg, 40mg

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omeprazole (OTC): Common Frequency

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daily

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omeprazole (OTC): Indications/Use

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  • Acid reflux/indigestion
  • Prevention and treatment of ulcers
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omeprazole (OTC): Counseling Tips and Important Info

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  • Works in 1 day, up to 4 days for full effect
  • Food delays absorption so take >1 hour before food
  • Separate from antacids by 2 hours
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famotidine (OTC): Brand Name

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Pepcid AC

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famotidine (OTC): Common Strengths

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10mg, 20mg, 40mg

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famotidine (OTC): Common Frequency

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famotidine (OTC): Indications/Use

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  • Acid reflux/indigestion
  • Prevention and treatment of ulcers
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famotidine (OTC): Counseling Tips and Important Info

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  • Works in 1 hours, up to 1 day for full effect
  • Can be taken w/ antacids
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magnesium hydroxide, aluminum hydroxide, simethicone (OTC): Brand Name
Maalox
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magnesium hydroxide, aluminum hydroxide, simethicone (OTC): Common Strengths
200mg/200mg/20mg per 5 ml
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magnesium hydroxide, aluminum hydroxide, simethicone (OTC): Common Frequency
2-4 tsp PO QID PRN
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magnesium hydroxide, aluminum hydroxide, simethicone (OTC): Indications/Use
- magnesium hydroxide, aluminum hydroxide: acid reflux/indigestion - simethicone: relief of gas pressure/bloating
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magnesium hydroxide, aluminum hydroxide, simethicone (OTC): Counseling Tips and Important Info
- Shake well - Works within minutes - Many drug-drug interactions - Constipation from aluminum - Diarrhea from magnesium and simethicone
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calcium carbonate (OTC): Brand Name
Tums
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calcium carbonate (OTC): Common Strengths
500mg, 750mg
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calcium carbonate (OTC): Common Frequency
Chew 2-4 tabs prn MAX: 7500 mg/day if used for indigestion MAX: 2500 mg/day as supplement
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calcium carbonate (OTC): Indications/Use
- Calcium supplement - Acute acid reflux/indigestion
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calcium carbonate (OTC): Counseling Tips and Important Info
- Constipation - Chew before swallowing - Do not use > 2 weeks for indigestion
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docusate sodium (OTC): Brand Name
Colace
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docusate sodium (OTC): Common Strengths
50mg, 100mg, 250mg
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docusate sodium (OTC): Common Frequency
daily
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docusate sodium (OTC): Indications/Use
- Stool softener to relieve constipation
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docusate sodium (OTC): Counseling Tips and Important Info
- Works in 1-3 days - Take with water - Diarrhea, cramps
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polyethylene glycol (PEG) (OTC): Brand Name
GoLYTELY, MiraLAX
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polyethylene glycol (PEG) (OTC): Common Strengths
17g
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polyethylene glycol (PEG) (OTC): Common Frequency
- MiraLAX (laxative): 17g (1 capful) dissolved in 8 oz of liquid PO once daily prn - GoLYTELY (colonoscopy prep): Mix with water to make 1 gallon, drink 8 oz every 10 min
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polyethylene glycol (PEG) (OTC): Indications/Use
- Osmotic laxative to relieve constipation - Bowel evacuant for colonoscopy prep (Non-FDA approved)
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polyethylene glycol (PEG) (OTC): Counseling Tips and Important Info
- Laxative works in 1-3 days - Do not take laxative longer than 1 week without MD approval - Colon prep works in 1 hour - Diarrhea, cramps, bloating
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bisacodyl (OTC): Brand Name
Dulcolax
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bisacodyl (OTC): Common Strengths
5mg, 10mg
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bisacodyl (OTC): Common Frequency
- Laxative: 5-15mg PO daily, 10mg rectally daily - Colonoscopy prep: 20-30mg dose MAX: 30mg/day
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bisacodyl (OTC): Indications/Use
- Stimulant laxative to relieve constipation - Bowel evacuant for colonoscopy prep
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bisacodyl (OTC): Counseling Tips and Important Info
- Oral dose works in 8 hours - Suppository works within 15-60 minutes - Do not take longer than 1 week without MD approval - Diarrhea, cramps
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loperamide (OTC): Brand Name
Imodium
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loperamide (OTC): Common Strengths
2mg
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loperamide (OTC): Common Frequency
2 tabs PO after first loose stool, then 1 tab after each subsequent loose stool MAX: 8mg/day (OTC); 16mg/day (Rx)
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loperamide (OTC): Indications/Use
- Slow peristalsis to treat diarrhea
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loperamide (OTC): Counseling Tips and Important Info
- Drowsiness - If diarrhea not improved in 2 days, call MD due to dehydration risk

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