GI Drugs Flashcards
prototype drugs per therapeutic class
1
Q
ferrous sulfate & iron dextran
A
Iron supplements
2
Q
sulfasalzine
A
5-aminosalicylates
3
Q
alosetron
A
IBS medication
4
Q
loperamide
A
antidiarrheal
5
Q
metoclopramide
A
prokinetic agent
6
Q
lactulose
A
hepatic encephalopathy laxative
7
Q
Psyllium
A
Bulk forming laxative
8
Q
docusate sodium
A
surfactant laxative
9
Q
bisacodyl
A
stimulant laxative
10
Q
magnesium hydroxide
A
osmotic laxative
11
Q
ondanestron
A
antiemetic
12
Q
misoprostol
A
prostglandin
13
Q
aluminum hydroxide
A
antacid
14
Q
ranitidine
A
histamine 2 antagonist
15
Q
sucralfate
A
mucosal protectant