GI pharm Flashcards
Antiemetics/ Phenothiazines
Prochlorperazine (Compazine)
Promethazine (Phernergan)
Antiemetics/ Phenothiazines precautions
Elderly
CNS depressants
poorly controlled seizures
liver dysfunction
Antiemetics/ Phenothiazines
SE
Sedation, anticholinergic Dystonic reaction (benadryl or cogentin)
Antiemetics
Serotonin 5-HT3 Antagonists
Ondansetron - Zofran
Granisetron - kytril
Dolasetron - Anzemet
Antihistamines/Anticholergics
Benadryl
Meclizine - Antivert
Dramamine
Other antiemetics
Benzamides
Metoclopramide - Reglan
Trimethobenzamide - Tigan
Antidiarrheal
Lomotil
Loperamide - Imodium
Bismuth subsalicylate
Pepto-bismol
considered absorbant
Dark stools, black tongue
Loperamide
Immodium
Opioid agonist
Inhibits peristalsis, slow motility
Diphenoxylate/atropine
Lomitil
Opiod agonist, anticholingeric
Inhibits peristalsis and slows motility
Cholestyramine
Questran
Bile acid binding agent
OTC bulk forming laxatives
Metamucil - preferred
Fibercon
Citrucel
OTC bulk forming laxatives - pathophys
not systemically absorbed
pulls water into stool
Stimulates movement in intestines
Surfactant Laxatives
Ducosate sodium - Colace
Stool softeners
Surfactant Laxatives
Uses
For pts who should not strain
**only prevent constipation - doesnt treat