Drugs/medication Flashcards
Antacids
Neutralize stomach acid
Calcium carbonate (Rolaids)
Aluminum hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide (Mylanta)
Anti-diabetic drugs
Acarbose (precose)
Glipizide (glucotrol)
Glyburide (DiaBeta)
Insulin recombinant human(HumulinR)
Insulin glargline (Lantus)
liraglutide (Victoza)
metformin (Glucophage)
miglitol (Glyset)
pioglitazone (Actos)
repaglinide (Prandin)
rosiglitazone (Avandia)
Antidiarrheals
relieve symptoms of diarrhea
bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol)
diphenoxylate with atropine (Lomotil)
loperamide (Imodium)
Antiemetics
Prevent or alleviate nausea and vomiting
Various anticholinergics, antihistamines, dopamine antagonists, serotonin antagonist, or benzodiazepines are used for their antiemetic effects.
dimehydrinate (Dramamine)
meclizine (Antivert)
ondansetron (Zofran)
prochlorperazine (Compro)
trimethobenzamide ( Tigan)
Antiobesity drugs
Aid in weight loss
Anorexiants suppressed appetite
benzphetamine (Didrex)
phentermine (Adipex-P)
Lipase inhibitors: Black absorption of fat from food
orlistat (Alli)
Antispasmodics
Relax smooth muscle of G.I. tract
dicyclomine (Bentyl)
hyoscyamine (Levbid)
Antiflatulents
relieve, or prevent excessive gas in the stomach and intestinal tract
Lactase (Lactaid)
Emetics
Induce vomiting
ipecac (no brand-name)
Histamine – 2 Receptor Antagonists (H2RAs)
Block histamine – 2receptors to decrease acid production
cimetidine (Tagamet)
famotidine (Pepcid)
ranitidine (Zantac)
Laxatives: promote bowel evacuation; treat constipation
Multiple therapy types: increase the bulk of the feces, soften the stool, lubricate the intestinal wall, or stimulate contraction a bowls
bisacodyl (Dulcolax)
docusate (Colace)
magnesium hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia)
mineral oil (Fleet Mineral Oil Enema)
psyllium (Metamucil)
senna (Senokot)
sennosides (Ex-Lax)
Purgatives or Cathartics:
Cause full evaluation of the bowel, as in preparation for diagnostic studies or surgery of the digestive tract.
Polyethylene glycol electrolyte solution (GoLytely)
Proton Pump, Inhibitors (PPIs)
Black final step of gastric acid production for long lasting stomach acid suppression
esomeprazole (Nexium)
lansoprazole (Prevacid)
omeprazole (Prilosec)
Miscellaneous
activated charcoal (Actidose-Aqua)
Find toxins in stomach to prevent absorption in poison situation
mesalamine (Asaco): anti-inflammatory that works topically in the colon to treat ulcerative colitis
