Medication List 7: Gastrointestinal Medications Flashcards
Promethazine: brands
Phenergan
Promethazine: common strengths
12.5mg, 25mg, 50mg
Promethazine: common frequency
q4-6h prn
Promethazine: indications/use
-prevents and treats nausea/vomiting
-motion sickness
-allergies
Promethazine: counseling tips/important info
-drowsiness
-dizziness
-avoid alcohol due to enhanced drowsiness
-sun sensitivity
Ondansetron: brands
Zofran, Zofran ODT
Ondansetron: common strengths
4mg, 8mg
Ondansetron: common frequency
q8h prn
Ondansetron: indications/use
-prevents nausea/vomiting
-non-FDA approved for treatment of vomiting
Ondansetron: counseling tips/important info
-fatigue
-headache
-constipation or diarrhea
Omeprazole (OTC): brands
Prilosec
Omeprazole (OTC): common strengths
10mg, 20mg, 40mg
Omeprazole (OTC): common frequency
QD
Omeprazole (OTC): indications/use
-acid reflux/indigestion
-prevention and treatment of ulcers
Omeprazole (OTC): counseling tips/important info
*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
Famotidine (OTC): brands
Pepcid AC
Famotidine (OTC): common strengths
10mg, 20mg, 40mg
Famotidine (OTC): common frequency
BID
Famotidine (OTC): indications/use
*Acid reflux/indigestion
*Prevention and treatment of ulcers
Famotidine (OTC): counseling tips/important info
*Works in 1 hour, up to 1 day for full effect
*Can be taken with antacids
magnesium hydroxide, aluminum hydroxide, simethicone (OTC): brands
Maalox