#7 Gastrointestinal Flashcards
BRAND NAME: promethazine
Phenergan
COMMON STRENGTHS: promethazine
12.5mg, 25mg, 50mg
COMMON FREQUENCY: promethazine
q4-6h prn
INDICATIONS/USE: promethazine
- prevents and treats nausea/vomiting
- motion sickness
- allergies
COUNSELING TIPS: promethazine
- drowsiness
- dizziness
- avoid alcohol due to enhanced drowsiness
- sun sensitivity
BRAND NAME: ondansetron
Zofran
COMMON STRENGTHS: ondansetron
4mg, 8mg
COMMON FREQUENCY: ondansetron
q8h prn
INDICATIONS/USE: ondansetron
- prevents nausea/vomiting
- non-FDA approved for treatment for vomiting
COUNSELING TIPS: ondansetron
- fatigue
- headache
- constipation or diarrhea
BRAND NAME: omeprazole (OTC)
Prilosec
COMMON STRENGTHS: omeprazole (OTC)
10mg, 20mg, 40mg
COMMON FREQUENCY: omeprazole (OTC)
QD
INDICATIONS/USE: omeprazole (OTC)
- acid reflux/indigestion
- prevention and treatment of ulcers
COUNSELING TIPS: omeprazole (OTC)
- 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
BRAND NAME: famotidine (OTC)
Pepcid AC
COMMON STRENGTHS: famotidine (OTC)
10mg, 20mg, 40mg
COMMON FREQUENCY: famotidine (OTC)
BID
INDICATIONS/USE: famotidine (OTC)
- acid reflux/indigestion
- prevention and treatment of ulcers
COUNSELING TIPS: famotidine (OTC)
- works in 1 hours, up to 1 day for full effect
- can be taken with antacids