Gastrointestinal Medications (Dosing+Frequency) Flashcards
Promethazine
12.5mg, 25mg, 50mg, EVERY 4-6h. prn
Ondansetron
4mg, 8mg, EVERY 8h prn
Omeprazole
10mg, 20mg, 40mg, Daily
Famotidine
10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 2 Times DAILY
Magnesium Hydroxide, Aluminum Hydroxide, Simethicone
200mg/200mg/20mg/ per 5 ml (2-4 TSP QID PRN
Calcium Carbonate
500mg, 750mg, chew 2-4 tabs prn (MAX 7500mg for indigestion) (MAX 2500mg as supplement)
Docusate Sodium
50mg, 100mg, 250mg, DAILY
Polyethylene Glycol
17g (Miralax 17g or capful with 8oz of water PO) (goLYTELY colonoscopy prep)
Bisacodyl
5mg, 10mg, (LAXATIVE 5-15mg daily) (10mg Rectally) (Colonoscopy 30mg dose max 30mg a day)
Loperamide
2mg (2 tablets by mouth after first loose stool then 1 tablet after each) (MAX 8mg/day OTC, 16mg/day Rx)