Gastrointestinal Medications (Counseling Tips) Flashcards
promethazine
drowsiness and dizziness
avoid alcohol due to enhanced drowsiness
sun sensitivity
ondansetron
fatigue
headache
diarrhea or constipation
omeprazole
works in 1 day up to 4 days for full effect
food delays absorption so take 1 hour before
separate from antacids by 2 hours
famotidine
works in 1 hour up to 1 day for full effect
can be taken with antacids
maalox
shake well
works within minutes
many drug-drug interactions
constipation from aluminum
diarrhea from magnesium and simethicone
calcium carbonate
constipation
chew before swallowing
do not use longer than 2 weeks for indigestion
docusate sodium
works in 1-3 days
take with water
diarrhea and cramps
polyethylene glycol
laxative works in 1-3 days
do not take laxative longer than 1 week without MD approval
colon prep works in 1 hour
diarrhea, cramps, bloating
bisacodyl
oral dose works in 8 hours
suppository works within 15-60 mins
do not take for longer than 1 week without MD approval
diarrhea and cramps
loperamide
drowsiness
is diarrhea isnt improved within 2 days call doctor due to dehydration risk