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GI system
Question | Answer |
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ranitidine hydrochloride cimetidine | histamine 2-receptor drugs gastric& duodenal ulcers, heartburn, GERD, aspiration pneumonitis Vit B12 anemia, sexual issues |
omeprazole | proton pump inhibitors gastric & duodenal ulcers, prolonged dyspepsia, GERD, do not give to children under 18 y old Monitor PT/INR |
sucrafate | mucosal protectants acute duodenal ulcers, chemo patients **increase fiber & fluids complex carbs** do not drink coffee, chai tea, cranberry juice, fat, alcohol |
aluminum hydroxide | antacid peptic ulcer disease, GERD *constipation* Monitor Phosphorus and mag levels* Interacts with a lot of meds and foods* |
misoprostol | prostaglandin E Analog prevention of gastric ulcers from long-term NSAID use **report bleeding or menstural changes* |
ondansetron | serotonin antagonist for nausea and vomiting **do not give to someone with liver issues* headache*dizziness*diarrhea* |
dimenhydrinate scopolamine | antihistamine motion sickness, antiemetic **sedation*drwsiness*dry mouth* |
metoglopramide | prokinetic Nausea, vomiting, GERD, diabetic gastroparesis *sedation*dry mouth* |
psyllium | fiber supplements Constipation, diverticulosis, IBS, stool regulation bowel or esophogeal obstruction |
docusate sodium | stool softeners constipation, prevention of fecal impaction, straining *diarrhea, mild abd cramps* take several days to work |
bisacodyl | stimulant laxatives constipation , colon evacuation before elective procedures *diarrhea, burning, abuse* |
sulfasalazine | 5-aminosalicyates IBD *nausea, vomiting, diarrhea* |
azathioprine | immunosuppressants IBD (unlabeled use) *nausea, vomiting, diarrhea* hepatitis* bone marrow suppression* |