MEDLIST 7 - Gastrointestinal Medications Flashcards
Phenergan
Generic name
Promethazine
Common strength
Promethazine
12.5mg
25mg
50mg
Common Frequency
Promethazine
q4-6h prn
Indication and use
Promethazine
- Prevents and treats nausea/vomiting
- Motion sickness
- Allergies
Counseling tips and important Info
Promethazine
*Sun sensitivity
*Drowsiness/dizziness
*Avoid alcohol
Zofran, Zofran ODT
Generic name
ondansetron
Common Strength
ondansetron
4mg
8mg
Common Frequency
ondansetron
q8h prn
Indication and use
ondansetron
- Prevent nausea/vomiting
- Non-FDA approved for treatment of vomiting
Counseling tips and important info
ondansetron
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Constipation or diarrhea
Prilosec
Generic name
omeprazole
(OTC)
Common strength
omeprazole
(OTC)
10mg
20mg
40mg
common frequency
omeprazole
(OTC)
daily
indication and use
omeprazole
(OTC)
- Acid reflux/ indigestion
- Prevention and treatment of ulcers
Counseling tips and important info
omeprazole
(OTC)
- Works in 1 day, up to 4 days for full effect
- (TAKE ON EMPTY STOMACH) Food delays absorption so take >1 hour before food
- Separate from antacids by 2 hours
Pepcid AC
Generic name
famotidine
(OTC)
common strengths
famotidine
(OTC)
10mg
20mg
40mg
common frequency
famotidine
(OTC)
BID
indication and use
famotidine
(OTC)
- Acid reflux/ indigestion
- Prevention and treatment of ulcers
Counseling tips and important info
famotidine
(OTC)
- Works in 1 hour, up to 1 day for full effect
- Can be taken with antacids (CAN TAKE WITH TUMS)