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GI 1,2
Generic | Brand | Category | Indication | Side effects |
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Dicyclomine (PO) | Bentyl | Anticholinergic; Antispasmodic | IBS | drowsiness, blurred vision, dizziness Notes: Caution in CV disease, hepatic/ renal impairment, & hyperthyroidism |
Lubiprostone (PO) | Amitiza | Chloride channel activator | IBS w/ constipation, chronic constipation, opioid-induced constipation | nausea, headache, dyspnea Notes: CI in GI obstruction |
Dexamethasone (PO, IV) | DexPak, DoubleDex | Corticosteroid | Inflammatory diseases, cerebral edema | hyperglycemia, increased appetite w/ weight gain, depression, irritability, osteoporosis (chronic use), Cushing's syndrome (chronic use) Notes: risk of adrenal suppression w/ prolonged use |
Methylprednisolone (PO, IV) | Medrol | Corticosteroid | Inflammatory diseases, COPD/ asthma exacerbation, acute gout | hyperglycemia, increased appetite w/ weight gain, depression, irritability, osteoporosis (chronic use), Cushing's syndrome (chronic use) Notes: risk of adrenal suppression w/ prolonged use |
Prednisolone (PO) | Orapred | Corticosteroid | Inflammatory diseases, COPD/ asthma exacerbation, acute gout | hyperglycemia, increased appetite w/ weight gain, depression, irritability, osteoporosis (chronic use), Cushing's syndrome (chronic use) Notes: risk of adrenal suppression w/ prolonged use |
Prednisone (PO) | Deltasone | Corticosteroid | Inflammatory diseases, COPD/ asthma exacerbation, acute gout | hyperglycemia, increased appetite w/ weight gain, depression, irritability, osteoporosis (chronic use), Cushing's syndrome (chronic use) Notes: risk of adrenal suppression w/ prolonged use |
Hydrocortisone (IV, topical) | Topical: Cortisone, Cortaid IV: Solu-Cortef | Corticosteroid | Topical: Inflammation, rash | PO/IV: Acute illness, adrenal insufficiency | hyperglycemia, increased appetite w/ weight gain, depression, irritability, osteoporosis (chronic use), Cushing's syndrome (chronic use) Notes: risk of adrenal suppression w/ prolonged use |
Metoclopramide (PO, IV) | Reglan | Dopamine (D2) antagonist | Gastroparesis, GERD, n/v | drowsiness, dystonia, akathisia, EPS, QTc prolongation, diarrhea Warnings: may cause tardive dyskinesia |
Prochlorperazine (PO, PR, IM, IV) | Compazine | Dopamine (D2) antagonist | n/v | drowsiness, dizziness, xerostomia, blurred vision, constipation, QTc prolongation Warnings: increased risk of death in elderly pts w/ dementia-related psychosis Notes: do not admin IV push |
Ondansetron (PO, IV) | Zofran, Zofran ODT | Selective serotonin (5-HT3) antagonist | n/v | headache, fatigue, constipation, QTc prolongation |
Promethazine (PO, IM, IV, PR) | Phenergan | Histamine (H1) blocker | Motion sickness, n/v | drowsiness, dry mouth, blurred vision, QTc prolong Warnings: potential fatal respiratory depression in patients < 2 yo; injection can cause peripheral extravasation (preferred parenteral route IM) |
Lactulose (PO) | Enulose, Constulose | Laxative | Constipation, hepatic encephalopathy | abdominal cramps/ distention, diarrhea, flatulence |
Diphenoxylate and atropine (PO) | Lomotil | Antidiarrheal | Diarrhea | nausea, confusion, drowsiness, dizziness, xerostomia, tachycardia, urinary retention |
Famotidine (PO, IV) | Pepcid | Histamine (H2) blocker | GERD, erosive esophagitis, SUP | headache, constipation, diarrhea, mental status changes |
Sucralfate (PO) | Carafate | Gastrointestinal protectant | PUD | constipation, bezoar formation |
Dexlansoprazole (PO) | Dexilant | PPI | GERD, PUD, erosive esophagitis, SUP | abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, bone fracture, vitamin B12 deficiency, hypomagnesemia Warnings: increased risk of Clostridioides difficile infection |
Esomeprazole (PO, IV) | Nexium | PPI | GERD, PUD, erosive esophagitis, SUP | abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, bone fracture, vitamin B12 deficiency, hypomagnesemia Warnings: increased risk of Clostridioides difficile infection |
Lansoprazole (PO) | Prevacid | PPI | GERD, PUD, erosive esophagitis, SUP | abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, bone fracture, vitamin B12 deficiency, hypomagnesemia Warnings: increased risk of Clostridioides difficile infection |
Omeprazole (PO) | Prilosec | PPI | GERD, PUD, erosive esophagitis, SUP | abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, bone fracture, vitamin B12 deficiency, hypomagnesemia Warnings: increased risk of Clostridioides difficile infection |
Pantoprazole (PO, IV) | Protonix | PPI | GERD, PUD, erosive esophagitis, SUP | abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, bone fracture, vitamin B12 deficiency, hypomagnesemia Warnings: increased risk of Clostridioides difficile infection |