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1
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Generic for Phenergan

A

promethazine

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Strengths of promethazine

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12.5mg
25mg
50mg

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Frequency of promethazine

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q4-6h prn

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Indications for promethazine

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  • Prevents and treats nausea/vomiting
  • Motion sickness
  • Allergies
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5
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Tips for promethazine

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  • Drowsiness/dizziness
  • Avoid alcohol
  • Sun sensitivity
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6
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Generic for Zofran, Zofran ODT

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ondansetron

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Strengths of ondansetron

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4mg
8mg

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8
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Frequency of ondansetron

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q8h prn

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Indications for ondansetron

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  • Prevent nausea/vomiting
  • Non-FDA approved for treatment of vomiting
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Tips for ondansetron

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  • Fatigue
  • Headache
  • Constipation or diarrhea
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11
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Generic for Prilosec

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omeprazole (OTC)

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12
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Strengths of omeprazole (OTC)

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10mg
20mg
40mg

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13
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Frequency of omeprazole (OTC)

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daily

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Indications for omeprazole (OTC)

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  • Acid reflux/ indigestion
  • Prevention and treatment of ulcers
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15
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Tips for omeprazole (OTC)

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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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16
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Generic for Pepcid AC

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famotidine (OTC)

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17
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Strengths of famotidine (OTC)

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10mg
20mg
40mg

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18
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Frequency of famotidine (OTC)

A

BID

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19
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Indications for famotidine (OTC)

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  • Acid reflux/ indigestion
  • Prevention and treatment of ulcers
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20
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Tips for famotidine (OTC)

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  • Works in 1 hour, up to 1 day for full effect
  • Can be taken with antacids
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21
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Generic for Maalox

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magnesium hydroxide, aluminum hydroxide, simethicone (OTC)

22
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Strengths of magnesium hydroxide, aluminum hydroxide, simethicone (OTC)

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200mg/200mg/20mg per 5 ml

23
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Frequency of magnesium hydroxide, aluminum hydroxide, simethicone (OTC)

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2-4 tsp PO QID PRN

24
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Indications for magnesium hydroxide, aluminum hydroxide, simethicone (OTC)

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magnesium hydroxide, aluminum hydroxide:
* Acid reflux/ indigestion

simethicone:
* Relief of gas pressure/ bloating

25
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Tips formagnesium hydroxide, aluminum hydroxide, simethicone (OTC)

A
  • Shake well
  • Works within minutes
  • Many
    drug-drug interactions
  • Constipation from aluminum
  • Diarrhea from magnesium and simethicone
26
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Generic for Tums

A

calcium carbonate (OTC)

27
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Strengths of calcium carbonate (OTC)

A

500mg
750mg

28
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Frequency of calcium carbonate (OTC)

A

Chew 2-4 tablets prn
MAX: 7500 mg/day if used for indigestion
MAX: 2500 mg/day
as supplement

29
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Indications for calcium carbonate (OTC)

A
  • Calcium supplement
  • Acute acid reflux / indigestion
30
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Tips for calcium carbonate (OTC)

A
  • Constipation
  • Chew before swallowing
  • Do not use > 2 weeks for indigestion
31
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Generic for Colace

A

docusate sodium (OTC)

32
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Strengths of docusate sodium (OTC)

A

50mg
100mg
250mg

33
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Frequency of docusate sodium (OTC)

34
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Indications for docusate sodium (OTC)

A
  • Stool softener to relieve constipation
35
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Tips for docusate sodium (OTC)

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  • Works in 1-3 days
  • Take with water
  • Diarrhea, cramps
36
Q

Generic for GoLYTELY, MiraLAX

A

Polyethylene glycol (PEG)
(OTC)

37
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Strengths of Polyethylene glycol (PEG)
(OTC)

38
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Frequency of Polyethylene glycol (PEG)
(OTC)

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

39
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Indications for Polyethylene glycol (PEG)
(OTC)

A
  • Osmotic laxative to relieve constipation
  • Bowel evacuant for colonoscopy prep (Non-FDA approved)
40
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Tips for Polyethylene glycol (PEG)
(OTC)

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
41
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Generic of Dulcolax

A

bisacodyl (OTC)

42
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Strengths of bisacodyl (OTC)

43
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Frequency of bisacodyl (OTC)

A

Laxative: 5-15mg PO daily, 10mg rectally daily Colonoscopy prep:
20-30mg dose

MAX: 30mg/day

44
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Indications for bisacodyl (OTC)

A
  • Stimulant laxative to relieve constipation
  • Bowel evacuant for colonoscopy prep
45
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Tips for bisacodyl (OTC)

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  • Oral dose works in 8 hrs
  • Suppository works within 15-60 minutes
  • Do not take longer than 1 week without MD approval
  • Diarrhea, cramps
46
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Generic of Imodium

A

loperamide (OTC)

47
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Strengths of loperamide (OTC)

48
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Frequency of loperamide (OTC)

A

2 tablets PO after first loose stool, then 1 tablet after each subsequent loose stool
MAX:
8mg/day (OTC)
16mg/day (Rx)

49
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Indications for loperamide (OTC)

A
  • Slows peristalsis to treat diarrhea
50
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Tips for loperamide (OTC)

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

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