Elimination Meds

Question 1

Imodium (Loperamide)

Answer 1

Antidiarrheal, relief or control of diarrhea

PO

May cause drowsiness, dizziness, constipation, abdominal pain, vomiting and dry mouth

Question 2

Colace (docusate sodium)

Answer 2

Stool softener

PO

Relief of constipation, prevent constipation in immobile patient, receiving opioid med, or sedated

(Mild abdominal cramps, skin rash in sensitivities)

Question 3

Lomotil

Answer 3

Antidiarrheal

PO

Management of diarrhea

Dizziness, confusion, drowsiness, headache, nervousness, insomnia

Monitor fluid and electrolyte balance, skin turgor, bowel sounds, frequency and consistency of stool

Question 4

Phillips Milk of Magnesia

Answer 4

Laxative, magnesium supplement, small amount can be used as antacid

PO

Commonly used as otc laxative for treatment of constipation

Diarrhea may result, skin flushing and sweating may also occur

Use w caution in patients with renal insufficiency & long term use may cause electrolyte imbalance

Question 5

Ditropan ( Oxybutynin )

Answer 5

Urinary tract antispasmodic, anticholinergic

PO, transdermal patch, dermal gel

Indicated for “overactive bladder”, urinary urgency, nocturia, urge incontinence, and neurogenic bladder

Dizziness, drowsiness, agitation, confusion, headache, dry mouth, constipation

Avoid alcohol or any CNS depressants

Question 6

Pyridium (Phenazopyridine)

Answer 6

Nonopiod analgesic, urinary tract analgesic

PO

Provides pain relief from symptoms of urinary tract infection or following urologic procedures

Headache, vertigo, nausea, hepatotoxicity, renal failure

Urine color will be bright orange while taking medication

Question 7

Flomax ( Tamsulosin )

Answer 7

Pheripherally acting antiadrenergics

PO

Decreases symptoms of BPH ( benign prostatic hyperplasia) (urinary urgency, hesitancy, nocturia)

Dizziness, headache, rhinitis, orthostatic hypotension

Avoid driving