click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
GI 1
GI 1 (Gastroenterology)
| Generic | Brand | Pharmacologic Category | Common Indication | Key Side Effects | Boxed Warning | Other Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| dicyclomine (PO) | Bentyl | Anticholinergic; Antispasmodic | IBS | drowsiness, blurred vision, dizziness, xerostomia, constipation | CI in gastrointestinal obstruction, reflux esophagitis, acute hemorrhage with cardiac instability, obstructive uropathy, glaucoma | |
| linaclotide (PO) | Linzess | Guanylate cyclase C agonist | IBS-C, opioid-induced constipation | diarrhea, abdominal pain | do not use in patients <2 years of age (risk of death due to dehydration) | mechanical gastrointestinal obstruction |
| lactulose (PO) | Enulose, Contulose | Osmotic laxative | Constipation, hepatic encephalopathy | abdominal cramps, abdominal distention, diarrhea, flatulence | ||
| polyethylene glycol 3350 (PO)* | Miralax | Osmotic laxative | Constipation | abdominal cramping, electrolyte imbalance | CI with bowel obstruction | |
| senna (PO)* | Ex-Lax, Senokot | Stimulant laxative | Constipation | abdominal cramping, electrolyte imbalance | ||
| docusate (PO)* | Colace | Stool Softener | Prevent straining during defecation | do not use with mineral oil | ||
| dexamethasone (PO, IV) | DexPak, DoubleDex | Corticosteroid | Inflammatory diseases, cerebral edema, CINV | hyperglycemia, increased appetite with weight gain, depression, irritability, osteoporosis (chronic use), Cushing's syndrome (chronic use) | risk of adrenal suppression with prolonged use | |
| methylprednisolone (PO, IV) | Medrol, Solu-Medrol | Corticosteroid | Inflammatory diseases, COPD exacerbation, asthma exacerbation, acute gout | hyperglycemia, increased appetite with weight gain, depression, irritability, osteoporosis (chronic use), Cushing's syndrome (chronic use) | risk of adrenal suppression with prolonged use | |
| prednisolone (PO) | Orapred | Corticosteroid | Inflammatory diseases, COPD exacerbation, asthma exacerbation, acute gout | hyperglycemia, increased appetite with weight gain, depression, irritability, osteoporosis (chronic use), Cushing's syndrome (chronic use) | risk of adrenal suppression with prolonged use | |
| prednisone (PO) | Deltasone, Rayos | Corticosteroid | Inflammatory diseases, COPD exacerbation, asthma exacerbation, acute gout | hyperglycemia, increased appetite with weight gain, depression, irritability, osteoporosis (chronic use), Cushing's syndrome (chronic use) | risk of adrenal suppression with prolonged use | |
| hydrocortisone (IV, topical) * | Topical: Cortisone, Cortaid IV: Solu-Cortef | Corticosteroid | Topical: Inflammation, rash PO/IV: Acute illness, adrenal insufficiency | hyperglycemia, increased appetite with weight gain, depression, irritability, osteoporosis (chronic use), Cushing's syndrome (chronic use) | risk of adrenal suppression with prolonged use |