Nausea/Vomiting/Diarrhea/Constipation Flashcards
What is loperamide indicated for?
treatment of diarrhea
What is psyllium indicated for?
- treatment of diarrhea
- treatment of constipation
What is bismuth subsalicylate indicated for?
treatment of diarrhea
What is polyethylene glycol indicated for?
treatment of constipation
What is lactulose indicated for?
treatment of constipation
What is bisacodyl indicated for?
treatment of constipation
What is docusate sodium indicated for?
treatment of constipation
What is dimenhydrinate indicated for?
alleviating nausea
What are nausea/vomiting/diarrhea/constipation agents contraindicated in?
patients with hypersensitivity
What is loperamide contraindicated in?
- acute dysentery (blood in stools, elevated temperature)
- ulcerative colitis
- bacterial enterocolitis
- pseudomembranous colitis associated with the use of broad-spectrum antibiotics
What is bismuth subsalicylate contraindicated in?
- salicylate allergy
- gastrointestinal ulcer
- renal insufficiency
- pediatric patients
What is psyllium and other agents indicated for use in constipation contraindicated in?
- patients with severe dehydration, nausea, vomiting, fever, abdominal pain
- symptoms of intestinal obstruction, fecal impaction, undiagnosed rectal bleeding and dysphagia
- overuse or extended use of any laxative should be avoided in order to prevent dependence
What is lactulose contraindicated in?
patients requiring a low galactose diet
What is dimenhydrinate contraindicated in? (3)
- glaucoma
- chronic lung disease
- prostatic hypertrophy
loperamide (1)
opioid
- Imodium**
Dosage Forms and Strengths
Generic Loperamide (2)
- tabs: 2 mg
- oral solution: 0.2 mg/mL
Dosage Forms and Strengths
Imodium (3)
- oral solution: 2 mg/15 mL
- caps: 2 mg
- orally disintegrating tab: 2 mg (generic not available)
bismuth subsalicylate (1)
antisecretory agent
- Pepto Bismol*
Dosage Forms and Strengths
Pepto Bismol (4)
- suspension: 17.6, 35.2 mg/mL
- cplts: 262, 524 mg
- chew tabs: 262, 350 mg
- caps: 262 mg
psyllium (1)
bulk-forming agent
- Metamucil*
Dosage Forms and Strengths
Metamucil (3)
- original powder: 0.5% w/w
- smooth texture powder: 0.3% w/w
- sugar-free smooth powder: 0.6% w/w
polyethylene glycol (2)
osmotic agent
- RestoraLAX*
- Lax-A-Day*
Dosage Forms and Strengths
RestoraLAX and Lax-A-Day (2)
- powder: 100% w/w
- sachets: 17 g/dose
lactulose (1)
hyperosmotic agent
- Lactulose*
Dosage Forms and Strengths
Lactulose (1)
solution: 667 mg/mL
bisacodyl (1)
stimulant agent
- Dulcolax*
Dosage Forms and Strengths
Dulcolax (2)
- EC tabs: 5 mg
- suppository: 10 mg
Dosage Forms and Strengths
Generic Bisacodyl (1)
suppository: 5 mg
docusate sodium (3)
stool softeners
- Colace*
- Soflax*
- Enemeez
Dosage Forms and Strengths
Colace (3)
- solution: 10 mg/mL
- caps: 100 mg
- syrup: 4 mg/mL
Dosage Forms and Strengths
Soflax (1)
caps: 100 mg
Dosage Forms and Strengths
Enemeez (1)
rectal enema: 283 mg/5 mL
dimenhydrinate (1)
antihistamine
- Gravol**
Dosage Forms and Strengths
Gravol (7)
(no generics available)
- suppository: 25 mg, 100 mg
- syrup: 15 mg/mL
- chew tabs: 15 mg, 50 mg
- tabs: 50 mg
- caps: 50 mg
- SR caplets: 100 mg
- IM injection soln: 50 mg/mL
Dosage Forms and Strengths
Generic Dimenhydrinate (2)
- injection soln (IM/IV): 50 mg/mL
- IV injection soln: 10 mg/mL
