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Drug Self Test #2
Over the counter drugs
| Trade | Generic | Classification/Subclass | Drug Uses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Os-cal | calcium | Electrolytic, Caloric, & Water Balance Agents(ECW)/ Mineral | Replacement, helps prevent osteoporosis |
| Mylanta | aluminum-magnesium antacid & simethicone | Gastrointestinal(GI) / Balanced antacid | Tx gastritis, liquid |
| Tums | calcium | GI / Antacid | Tx gastritis |
| Zantac | ranitidine | GI / H2 antagonist | Tx PUD |
| Metamucil | psyllium | GI / Bulk forming laxative | Prevents & tx constiipatioin; physiologic |
| Colace | docusate | GI / Stool softener | Prevents straining; Tx constipatioin; detergent |
| Milk of Magnesia | magnesium hydroxide | GI / Saline laxative | Tx constipation |
| Dulcolax | bisacodyl | GI / Stimulant laxative | Empties bowel before surgery or X-ray |
| Zithromax | azithromycin | Anti-infective(A'inf)/Macrolide | Tx gram + & gram -one dose tx chlamydia w gonorrhea |
| Feosol | ferrous sulfate | Blood formation & Coagulation Agents (BF/Cg)/Iron | Tx anemia |