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cimetidine (Tagamet) class

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Histamine-2 Receptor Antagonists

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cimetidine (Tagamet) EPA

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decreases amount, acidity, and pepsin content of gastric juices by inhibiting histamine 2 receptors

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cimetidine (Tagamet) therapeutic use

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peptic ulcer disease
GERD
GI bleeding
Zollinger-Ellison syndrome

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cimetidine (Tagamet) ADRs

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impotence
gynecomastia
decreased libido
confusion
arrhythmias
agranulocytosis
aplastic anemia

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cimetidine (Tagamet) contraindications and interactions

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increases levels of warfarin, phenytoin, lidocaine, ketoconazole, and theophylline

avoid NSAIDs, Aspirin, alcohol or any other GI irritants

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cimetidine (Tagamet) interventions and education

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monitor for delirium
educate on what meds to avoid
slow IV administration to prevent bradycardia
avoid antacids within an hour of administration

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omeprazole (Prilosec) class

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Proton Pump Inhibitors

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omeprazole (Prilosec) EPA

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Inhibits hydrogen potassium ATPase in the stomach thereby inhibiting gastric acid production

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omeprazole (Prilosec) therapeutic use

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peptic ulcer disease
GERD
Zollinger- Ellison syndrome
prophylaxis for extubation

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omeprazole (Prilosec) ADRs

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osteoporosis
abdominal pain
nausea
vomiting
diarrhea
hypomagnesemia

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omeprazole (Prilosec) contraindications and interactions

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pregnancy and lactation
ketoconazole
increase levels of warfarin, phenytoin, diazepam
st johns wort decreases effectiveness

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omeprazole (Prilosec) interventions and education

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do not take longer than 8 weeks
osteoporosis due to decreases calcium absorption
supplement calcium, magnesium, vitamin D
monitor for rebound acid hypersecretion
lowest dose for shortest amount of time
report diarrhea due to cdiff risk

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sucralfate (Carafate) class

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mucosal protectant

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sucralfate (Carafate) EPA

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chemical reaction in the stomach creates gel that coats ulcers and creates barrier between stomach and gastric secretions

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sucralfate (Carafate) therapeutic use

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peptic ulcers

4-8 week treatment course

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sucralfate (Carafate) administration

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must be given on empty stomach, can be given QID

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sucralfate (Carafate) ADRS

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constipation and dry mouth

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sucralfate (Carafate) interactions

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decreased absorption of antibiotics
decreased absorption of digoxin, phenytoin, diazepam, and warfarin

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sucralfate (Carafate) interventions

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administer 2 hours before or after interactive drugs
increase fluid and fiber itake
report severe constipation or diarrhea

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aluminum hydroxide (Amphojel) class

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antacid

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aluminum hydroxide (Amphojel) EPA

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alkaline compounds neutralize gastric acid

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aluminum hydroxide (Amphojel) therapeutic use

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peptic ulcer disease
GERD

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aluminum hydroxide (Amphojel) ADR

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hypophosphaatemia

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magnesium antacid ADR

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calcium antacid ADR
constipation
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aluminum hydroxide (Amphojel) interactions
decreases absorption of tetracyclines, digoxin, fluoroquinolones, aspirin do not administer antacid within 2 hours of these meds
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aluminum hydroxide (Amphojel) interventions and education
monitor bowel function monitor phosphorus levels for aluminum based antacids
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ondansetron (Zofran) class
5-HT3 serotonin receptor antagonist
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ondansetron (Zofran) EPA
Block 5-HT3 serotonin receptors in chemoreceptor trigger zone of brain; minimizes nausea and vomiting
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ondansetron (Zofran) therapeutic use
treat nausea and vomiting secondary to chemo or radiation therapy and postop recovery
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ondansetron (Zofran) ADRs
torsades de point SJS headache dizziness
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ondansetron (Zofran) contraindications and interactions
prolonged QT syndrome caution with pregnancy and lactation avoid SSRIs, SNRIs, tricyclic antidepressants, MAOIs, lithium, buspirone, and triptans due to risk for serotonin syndrome
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ondansetron (Zofran) interventions and education
monitor QT on EKG give IV push over 2 minutes can be given Q8hrs PRN report severe headaches increased risk for falls
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dimenhydrinate class
Antihistamine/Anticholinergic
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dimenhydrinate EPA
prevents vertigo, nausea, vomiting by blocking release of histamine receptors in the inner ear
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dimenhydrinate therapeutic use
treat nausea and vomiting secondary to chemo, radiation, and post-op recovery
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dimenhydrinate ADRs
anticholinergic effects: dry mouth constipation urinary retention decreased bladder tone sedation drowsiness dizziness
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dimenhydrinate contraindications and interactions
BPH or risk for urinary retention closed angle glaucoma hyperthyroidism cardio disease pregnancy and lactation increased risk for sedating effects with other CNS depressants
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dimenhydrinate interventions and education
increased risk for falls drink water frequently high fiber foods laxative support monitor BP and pulse for hypotension and bradycardia when giving IV monitor urinary output
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metoclopramide (Reglan) class
Dopamine Antagonist/Prokinetic
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metoclopramide (Reglan) EPA
dopamine receptor blocker Increases threshold of chemoreceptor trigger zone in the brain
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metoclopramide (Reglan) therapeutic use
treat nausea and vomiting due to chemo, opioids, radiation can increase GI motility in GERD
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metoclopramide (Reglan) ADRs
sedation extrapyramidal - incontrollable repetitive movements restlessness neuroleptic malignant syndrome
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metoclopramide (Reglan) contraindications and interactions
GI obstruction hemorrhage or perforation parkinson's disease
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metoclopramide (Reglan) interventions and education
increased risk for falls monitor for EPS or tardive dyskinesia - lip smacking, writhing, spasms monitor for neuroleptic malignant syndrome - rigid, hyperthermia, tachycardiaa, sweating
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psyllium (Metamucil) class
bulk-forming laxative
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psyllium (Metamucil) EPA
adds bulk and stimulates peristalsis
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psyllium (Metamucil) therapeutic effect
relief from constipation within 8-72 hours
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docusate sodium (Colace) class
stool softener
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docusate sodium (Colace) EPA
changes surface tension of stool, increases water absorption
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bisacodyl (Dulcolax) class
cathartics
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bisacodyl (Dulcolax) therapeutic use
treats constipation, neurogenic bowel, bowel prep PO produces BM in 6-12 hours Rectal produces BM in 15 mins - 1 hour

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