Gastrointestinal medication’s Flashcards
1
Q
Antiemetics
A
-azine
Examples: promethazine
Action: treats and prevents nausea and vomiting
2
Q
Proton pump inhibitors
A
-prazole
Examples: omeprazole
Action: anti-ulcer drugs that reduce gastric acid production
3
Q
H2-receptor antagonist
Or
H2 blockers
A
-tidine
Examples: famotidine
Action: blocks the action of histamine in the stomach, decreasing the production of stomach acid.