Commonly prescribed drugs in hospital Flashcards
1
Q
Nutritional supplements
A
Fortisip Compact extra 125ml PO, BD/TDS/QDS
Thiamine 100mg PO, BD
Vitamin B compound strong 2 tablets PO, BD
2
Q
Constipation - stimulant laxatives
A
Senna 7.5mg - 15mg PO, ON
3
Q
Constipation - Osmotic laxatives
A
Macrogol oral powder (Movicol) 1-2 sachets PO, OD/BD/TDS
4
Q
Constipation - bulk-forming laxatives
A
Fybogel 1 sachet PO, BD - 1st line for chronic constipation, elder pts, pregnancy pts
5
Q
Nausea and vomiting
A
Cyclizine 50mg IV/IM/PO, PRN 6-8hrly
Ondansetron 4mg IV/IM/PO, PRN
Metoclopramide 10mg IV/IM/PO, TDS
6
Q
Sleeping tablets
A
Zopiclone