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ccc midterm 2
drugs for midterm 2nd semester
| generic name | trade name & action | facts & side effects |
|---|---|---|
| esomeprazole | nexium proton-pump inhibitors, decreases acid secretion in the stomach by binding irreversibly to the enzyme H+, K+ | reduces secretion to a greater extent and have a longer effect to treat GERD side effects::Constipation; diarrhea; dry mouth; |
| magaldrate | riopan antacids | neutralizes the stomach acid because of there compound(aluminum, magnesium, or calcium) to treat GERD, peptic ulcers, heartburn side effects::Neurotoxicity,intestinal obstruction ALSO TO TREAT GERD |
| azathioprine | imuran immunosuppressant | to prevent kidney transplant rejection, for RA, side effects:: easy bruising ,flu symptoms;white patches or sores inside your mouth or on your lips. |
| metronidazole | flagyl antibiotic | therapy usually last 7-14 days indicate pt to complete therapy if therapy is not completed the bacteria may become immune to flagyl and other drugs. side effects::vision loss,bloody stools,Appetite loss |
| loperamide | imodium antidiarrheals | stops diarrhea usually given after 3 watery stools side effects:: constipation;decreased urination |
| ondansetron | zofran antiemetics | decreases nausea and vomiting due to cancer chemotherapy or surgery side effects::vision changes or loss,Constipation; diarrhea |
| cimetidine | tagamet h2 receptor blocker suppresses the volume and acidity of stomach acid | antacids and h2 receptors should not be given together because it decreases the absorption of h2 receptors to treat GERD and peptic ulcers side effects::Diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; headache. |