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PHRM 822 PUP Medication Lists > #7 Gastrointestinal > Flashcards

#7 Gastrointestinal Flashcards

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BRAND NAME: promethazine

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Phenergan

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COMMON STRENGTHS: promethazine

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12.5mg, 25mg, 50mg

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COMMON FREQUENCY: promethazine

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q4-6h prn

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INDICATIONS/USE: promethazine

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  • prevents and treats nausea/vomiting
  • motion sickness
  • allergies
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COUNSELING TIPS: promethazine

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  • drowsiness
  • dizziness
  • avoid alcohol due to enhanced drowsiness
  • sun sensitivity
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BRAND NAME: ondansetron

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Zofran

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COMMON STRENGTHS: ondansetron

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4mg, 8mg

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COMMON FREQUENCY: ondansetron

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q8h prn

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INDICATIONS/USE: ondansetron

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  • prevents nausea/vomiting
  • non-FDA approved for treatment for vomiting
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COUNSELING TIPS: ondansetron

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  • fatigue
  • headache
  • constipation or diarrhea
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BRAND NAME: omeprazole (OTC)

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Prilosec

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COMMON STRENGTHS: omeprazole (OTC)

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10mg, 20mg, 40mg

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COMMON FREQUENCY: omeprazole (OTC)

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QD

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INDICATIONS/USE: omeprazole (OTC)

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  • acid reflux/indigestion
  • prevention and treatment of ulcers
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COUNSELING TIPS: omeprazole (OTC)

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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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BRAND NAME: famotidine (OTC)

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Pepcid AC

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COMMON STRENGTHS: famotidine (OTC)

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10mg, 20mg, 40mg

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COMMON FREQUENCY: famotidine (OTC)

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BID

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INDICATIONS/USE: famotidine (OTC)

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  • acid reflux/indigestion
  • prevention and treatment of ulcers
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COUNSELING TIPS: famotidine (OTC)

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  • works in 1 hours, up to 1 day for full effect
  • can be taken with antacids
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BRAND NAME: magnesium hydroxide, aluminum hydroxide, simethicone (OTC)

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COMMON STRENGTHS: magnesium hydroxide, aluminum hydroxide, simethicone (OTC)

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200mg/200mg/20mg per 5ml

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COMMON FREQUENCY: magnesium hydroxide, aluminum hydroxide, simethicone (OTC)

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2-4 tsp PO QID PRN

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INDICATIONS/USE: magnesium hydroxide, aluminum hydroxide, simethicone (OTC)

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  • magnesium hydroxide, aluminum hydroxide: acid reflux/indigestion
  • simethicone: relief of gas pressure/bloating
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COUNSELING TIPS: magnesium hydroxide, aluminum hydroxide, simethicone (OTC)

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  • shake well
  • works within mins
  • many drug-drug interactions
  • constipation from aluminum
  • diarrhea from magnesium and simethicone
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BRAND NAME: calcium carbonate (OTC)

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COMMON STRENGTHS: calcium carbonate (OTC)

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500mg, 750mg

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COMMON FREQUENCY: calcium carbonate (OTC)

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  • chew 2-4 tabs prn
  • max: 7500mg/day if used for indigestion
  • max: 2500mg/day as supplement
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INDICATIONS/USE: calcium carbonate (OTC)

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  • calcium supplement
  • acute acid reflux/indigestion
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COUNSELING TIPS: calcium carbonate (OTC)

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  • constipation
  • chew before swallowing
  • do not use >2 weeks for indigestion
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BRAND NAME: docusate sodium (OTC)

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COMMON STRENGTHS: docusate sodium (OTC)

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50mg, 100mg, 250mg

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COMMON FREQUENCY: docusate sodium (OTC)

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INDICATIONS/USE: docusate sodium (OTC)

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stool softener to relieve constipation

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COUNSELING TIPS: docusate sodium (OTC)

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  • works in 1-3 days
  • take with water
  • diarrhea, cramps
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BRAND NAME: polyethylene glycol (PEG) (OTC)

A

GoLYTELY, MiraLAX

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COMMON STRENGTHS: polyethylene glycol (PEG) (OTC)

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COMMON FREQUENCY: polyethylene glycol (PEG) (OTC)

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  • 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 mins
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INDICATIONS/USE: polyethylene glycol (PEG) (OTC)

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  • osmotic laxative to relieve constipation
  • bowel evacuant for colonoscopy prep (non-FDA approved)
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COUNSELING TIPS: polyethylene glycol (PEG) (OTC)

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  • laxative works in 1-3 days
  • do not take laxative longer than 1 week w/o MD approval
  • colon prep works in 1 hr
  • diarrhea, cramps, bloating
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BRAND NAME: bisacodyl (OTC)

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COMMON STRENGTHS: bisacodyl (OTC)

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COMMON FREQUENCY: bisacodyl (OTC)

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  • laxative: 5-15mg PO daily, 10mg rectally daily
  • colonoscopy prep: 30mg dose (max: 30mg/day)
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INDICATIONS/USE: bisacodyl (OTC)

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  • stimulant laxative to relieve constipation
  • bowel evacuant for colonoscopy prep
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COUNSELING TIPS: bisacodyl (OTC)

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  • oral dose works in 8 hrs
  • suppository works within 15-60 ins
  • do not take longer than 1 week w/o MD approval
  • diarrhea, cramps
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BRAND NAME: loperamide (OTC)

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COMMON STRENGTHS: loperamide (OTC)

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COMMON FREQUENCY: loperamide (OTC)

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  • 2 tablets PO after first loose stool, then 1 tablet after each loose stool
  • max: 8mg/day (OTC), 16mg/day (Rx)
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INDICATIONS/USE: loperamide (OTC)

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slows peristalsis to treat diarrhea

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COUNSELING TIPS: loperamide (OTC)

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  • drowsiness
  • if diarrhea not improved in 2 days, call MD due to dehydration risk

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