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PHRM 822 Spring 2023 > Medication List 7: Gastrointestinal Medications > Flashcards

Medication List 7: Gastrointestinal Medications Flashcards

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Promethazine: brands

A

Phenergan

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Promethazine: common strengths

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12.5mg, 25mg, 50mg

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Promethazine: common frequency

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q4-6h prn

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Promethazine: indications/use

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-prevents and treats nausea/vomiting
-motion sickness
-allergies

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Promethazine: counseling tips/important info

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-drowsiness
-dizziness
-avoid alcohol due to enhanced drowsiness
-sun sensitivity

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Ondansetron: brands

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Zofran, Zofran ODT

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Ondansetron: common strengths

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4mg, 8mg

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Ondansetron: common frequency

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q8h prn

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Ondansetron: indications/use

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-prevents nausea/vomiting
-non-FDA approved for treatment of vomiting

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Ondansetron: counseling tips/important info

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-fatigue
-headache
-constipation or diarrhea

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Omeprazole (OTC): brands

A

Prilosec

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Omeprazole (OTC): common strengths

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10mg, 20mg, 40mg

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Omeprazole (OTC): common frequency

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QD

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Omeprazole (OTC): indications/use

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-acid reflux/indigestion
-prevention and treatment of ulcers

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Omeprazole (OTC): counseling tips/important info

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*Works in 1 day, up to 4 days for full effect
*Food delays absorption so take >1 hour before food
*Separate from antacids by 2 hours

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Famotidine (OTC): brands

A

Pepcid AC

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Famotidine (OTC): common strengths

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10mg, 20mg, 40mg

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18
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Famotidine (OTC): common frequency

A

BID

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Famotidine (OTC): indications/use

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*Acid reflux/indigestion
*Prevention and treatment of ulcers

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Famotidine (OTC): counseling tips/important info

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*Works in 1 hour, up to 1 day for full effect
*Can be taken with antacids

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magnesium hydroxide, aluminum hydroxide, simethicone (OTC): brands

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Maalox

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magnesium hydroxide, aluminum hydroxide, simethicone (OTC): common strengths

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200mg/200mg/20mg per 5mL

23
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magnesium hydroxide, aluminum hydroxide, simethicone (OTC): common frequency

A

2-4 tsp PO QID PRN

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magnesium hydroxide, aluminum hydroxide, simethicone (OTC): indications/use

A

magnesium hydroxide, aluminum hydroxide:
*Acid reflux/ indigestion

simethicone:
*Relief of gas pressure/bloating

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magnesium hydroxide, aluminum hydroxide, simethicone (OTC): counseling tips/important info

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*Shake well
*Works within minutes
*Many drug-drug interactions
*Constipation from aluminum
*Diarrhea from magnesium and simethicone

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calcium carbonate (OTC): brands

27
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calcium carbonate (OTC): common strengths

A

500mg, 750mg

28
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calcium carbonate (OTC): common frequency

A

Chew 2-4 tabs PRN

MAX: 7500mg/day if used for indigestion
MAX: 2500 mg as supplement

29
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calcium carbonate (OTC): indications/use

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*Calcium supplement
*Acute acid reflux / indigestion

30
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calcium carbonate (OTC): counseling tips/important info

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*Constipation
*Chew before swallowing
*Do not use > 2 weeks for indigestion

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docusate sodium (OTC): brands

32
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docusate sodium (OTC): common strengths

A

50mg, 100mg, 250mg

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docusate sodium (OTC): common frequency

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docusate sodium (OTC): indications/use

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*Stool softener to relieve constipation

35
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docusate sodium (OTC): counseling tips/important info

A

*Works in 1-3 days
*Take with water
*Diarrhea, cramps

36
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Polyethylene glycol (PEG)
(OTC): brands

A

GoLYTELY, Miralax

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Polyethylene glycol (PEG)
(OTC): common strengths

38
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Polyethylene glycol (PEG)
(OTC): common frequency

A

MiraLAX (laxative): 17g (1 capful) dissolved in 8 oz. of liquid PO once daily prn

GoLYTELY
(colonoscopy prep):
Mix with water to make 1 gallon, drink 8oz every 10 minutes

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Polyethylene glycol (PEG)
(OTC): indications/use

A

*Osmotic laxative to relieve constipation
*Bowel evacuant for colonoscopy prep (Non-FDA approved)

40
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Polyethylene glycol (PEG)
(OTC): counseling tips/important info

A

*Laxative works in 1-3 days
*Do not take laxative longer than 1 week without MD approval
*Colon prep works in 1 hr
*Diarrhea, cramps, bloating

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Bisacodyl (OTC): brands

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Bisacodyl (OTC): common strengths

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Bisacodyl (OTC): common frequency

A

Laxative:
5-15mg PO daily
10mg rectally daily

Colonoscopy prep:
20-30mg dose
MAX: 30mg/day

44
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Bisacodyl (OTC): indications/use

A

*Stimulant laxative to relieve constipation
*Bowel evacuant for colonoscopy prep

45
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Bisacodyl (OTC): counseling tips/important info

A

*Oral dose works in 8 hrs
*Suppository works within 15-60 minutes
*Do not take longer than 1 week without MD approval
*Diarrhea, cramps

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Loperamide (OTC): brands

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Loperamide (OTC): common strengths

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Loperamide (OTC): common frequency

A

2 tablets PO after first loose stool, then 1 tablet after each loose stool

MAX:
8mg/day (OTC)
16mg/day (Rx)

49
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Loperamide (OTC): indications/use

A

*Slows peristalsis to treat diarrhea

50
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Loperamide (OTC): counseling tips/important info

A

*Drowsiness
*If diarrhea not improved in 2 days, call MD due to de- hydration risk

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Anti-emetics

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Promethazine, Ondansetron

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Acid reflux

A

Omeprazole, Famotidine, Maalox, Tums (Calcium Carbonate)

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Laxatives

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Docusate sodium, Polyethylene glycol, Bisacodyl

54
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Anti-Diarrheal

A

Loperamide

PHRM 822 Spring 2023 (10 decks)

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