Gastrointestinal: Brand Names + Therapeutic Uses

Question 1

prochlorperazine

Answer 1

(compazine) mild-moderate non cancer related nausea

Question 2

ondansetron

Answer 2

(zofran) used for post op (PO) N+V and cancer related N+V

Question 3

scopolamine

Answer 3

most effective drug for motion sickness

Question 4

bismuth subsalicylate

Answer 4

(pepto bismol) coats intestine walls, binds to bacteria/toxins and eliminates it with stool

Question 5

loperamide

Answer 5

(imodium) otc stronger anti-diahreal

Question 6

diphenoxylate + atropoine

Answer 6

(lomotil) slows intestinal muscular movement, allows for more absorption of fluids, firms stools and decreases frequency (opioid)

Question 7

psyillum

Answer 7

(metamicul) bull bulk up the BM, similar to dietary fiber, softens and increases the BM, good for diverticulitis and IBS relief

Question 8

docusate sodium

Answer 8

(colace) prophalactic treatment that inhibits fluid absorption and stimulates secretion of h2o and electrolytes

Question 9

bisacodyl

Answer 9

(ducolax) stimulates intestinal wall - makes it move

Question 10

senna

Answer 10

(senokot) plant derived, similar effects to ducolax, stimulates intestinal wall, contains colace

Question 11

polyethylene glycol

Answer 11

(miralax) chronic constipation, can be used as colonoscopy prep if electrolytes are added

Question 12

antiacids

Answer 12

neutralize stomach acids and decrease wall destruction

Question 13

-tidine

Answer 13

treats: gerds (gastro-esophegial reflex) heatburn/sour stomach, healing of ulcers (eliminates the cause), aspiration pneumonia precautions
by: reduces gastric acid by blocking h2 receptors of parietal cells in stomach
- 60% acid gone in 24 hr

Question 14

cimetidine + rantidine + famotidine + nizatidine

Answer 14

tagament + zantac (recalled) + pepcid + axid

Question 15

-prazole

Answer 15

reduces 90% of acid in 24 hour period

Question 16

lansoprazole + omeprazole + pantoprazole

Answer 16

prevacid + prilosec + protonix

Question 17

misoprostol

Answer 17

(cytotec) used to prevent ulcers in long-term NSAID usage
MOST effective drug for terminating a pregnacy