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Commonly Prescribed Drugs In Hospital Flashcards

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Constipation

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Senna- acute and opiate-induced constipation

Macrogel (Movicol)- faecal impaction

Ispaghula husk (Fybogel)- chronic, elderly, pregnant, IBS

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Nausea and vomiting

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Cyclizine

Odansetron

Metoclopramide- maximum of 5 days, good if vertigo present

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Sleeping tablets

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Zopiclone (half dose if elderly)

Tamazepam

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