GI/GU Flashcards
Allopurinol
Trade: Zyloprim
Classification: Antigout
Notes: N/V, malaise, HF (IV use), RF
Calcium carbonate
Trade: Tums, rolaids, maalox
Classification: Antacid, CA supplement
Notes: constipation, calculi
Cimetidine
Trade: Tagamet
Classification: Histamine H2 antagonist
Notes: Anti ulcer, confusion, arrhythmias
Colchicine
Trade: Colcigel
Classification: Antigout agent
Notes: N/V, pancytopenia, agranulocytosis
Diphenoxylate/ Atropine
Trade: Lomotil
Classification: Anti-diarrheal
Notes: Severe electrolyte imbalances, diarrhea
Docusate sodium
Trade: Colace
Classification: Laxative, stool softener
Notes: Take w full glass of water or juice
Famotidine
Trade: Pepcid
Classification: H2-histamine receptor antagonist
Notes: HA, dysrhythmias, QT prolongation
Lactobacillus
Trade: Probiotic
Classification: Friendly bacteria
Notes: admin 2 hrs before or after abx tx, SBS, UC, damaged heart valves
Mag Sulfate
Trade: Mag Ox
Classification: Electrolye, anticonvulsant, saline laxative, antacid
Notes: laxative= 15g in 8 oz of water, CNS depressant
Misoprostol
Trade: Cytotec
Classification: Anti-ulcer, prostaglandin
Notes: abd pain, miscarriage
Nitrofurantoin
Trade: Macrobid
Classification: Urinary tract anti-infective
Notes: BBB, Cholestatic jaundice, c diff, superinfections
Ondansetron
Trade: Zofran
Classification: antiemetic, 5-HT3 antagonist
Notes: 8mg for chemo, <8 for liver disease
Oxybutynin
Trade: Ditropan
Classification: anticholinergic, urinary antispasmodic
Notes: somnolence, sinus tach, QT prolong, hyperthermia
Pantoprazole
Trade: Protonix
Classification: PPI
Notes: don’t crush or chew, HA, abd pain
Phenergan
Trade: Promethazine
Classification: Antiemetic, antipsychotic
Notes: neuroleptic malignant syndrome, give IV cautiously