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Gastrointestinal
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Gastrointestinal Drugs | These drugs have a variety of effects on the GI tract |
| Antacids | These drugs neutralize existing stomach acid |
| Gaviscon | magnesium carbonate |
| Maalox | aluminum hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide |
| Mylanta | aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, and simethicone |
| Gastric Mucosal Agents | This drug forms a protective layer on the mucosal lining |
| Carafate | sucralfate |
| Histamine (H2) Receptor Antagonist | These drugs compete with histamine for binding sites on the gastrointestinal tract |
| Tagamet | cimetidine |
| Zantac | ranitidine |
| Pepcid | famotidine |
| Proton Pump Inhibitor | These drugs interfere with gastric acid secretion |
| Prilosec | omeprazole |
| Nexium | esomeprazole |
| Protonix | pantoprazole |
| Anti-Diarrheals | These drugs work in various ways to reduce diarrhea |
| Lomotil | diphenoxalate/atropine |
| Immodium | loperamide |
| Laxatives and Stool Softners | These drugs simulate bowel movements to relieve constipation |
| Metamucil | psyllium |
| Dulcolax | Bisacodyl |
| Senekot | Senna |
| Miralax | polyethylene glycol 3350 |
| MOM | milk of magnesia |
| Colace | Docusate |