GI Drugs Flashcards by Sam Monroe

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Brand - Zantac

Generic - Rantidine

A

H2 blockers

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Brand - Phenergan

Generic - Promethazine

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Anti-nausea/anti-medic

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Brand - Prevacid (1 day)

Generic - Lansoprazole

A

PPI

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Brand - Pepcid (30 min)

Generic - Famotidine

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H2 blockers

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Brand - Glycolax/Miralax

Generic - Polyethylene Glycol

A

Laxative

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Brand - Zofran

Generic- Ondansetron

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Anti nausea/antimetic

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Brand - Colace

Generic - Docusate Sodium

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Laxative/stool softener

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Brand - Tums

Generic - Calcium carbonate

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Antacids

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Brand - Imodium

Generic - Loperamide

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Antidiarrhea

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Brand - Milk of Magnesia

Generic - Magnesium Hydroxide

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Antacid/laxative

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Brand - Prilosec

Generic - Omeprazole

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PPI

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Brand - Tagamet

Generic - Cimetidine

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H2 Blocker

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Brand - Axid

Generic - Nizatidine

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H2 blockers

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Brand - Protonix

Generic - Pantoprazole

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PPI

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Brand - Children’s Pepto

Generic - Calcium carbonate

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Antacid

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Brand - Nexium

Generic - Esomeprazole

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PPI

Q

Brand - Pepto-bismal

Generic - Bismuth subsalicylate

A

Antidiarrhea

Q

Brand - Remicade

Generic - Infliximab

A

Ulcerative colitis/Immunosuppressive

Q

What does the abbreviation PPI mean?

A

Proton Pump Inhibitors

Q

What are the two categories (break downs) of antacids?

A

H2 Blocker

- PPI

Q

How long does it take for antacids to work?

A

about 5 minutes

Q

How long does it take for H2 blockers to work?

A

about 30 minutes

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How long does it take for PPIs to work?

A

about a day

Q

Which is stronger — PPI or H2 Blockers?

A

PPI

Q

-prazole

A

Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)

Q

-tidine

A

H2 blockers

Q

What are the different forms of doses of Phenergan/Promethazine?

A

rectal suppository
topical ointment
oral
Intramuscular (IM)
intravenous (IV)