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BDK: GI 1
25-26 LIST
| GENERIC | BRAND | CATEGORY | INDICATION | SIDE EFFECTS | US BOXED WARNING | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dicyclomine | 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 | 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 |
| Polyethylene Glycol 3350 | MiraLax | Osmotic Laxative | Constipation | abdominal cramping, electrolyte imbalance | CI with bowel obstruction | |
| Lactulose | Enulose/Constulose | Osmotic Laxative | Constipation, hepatic encephalopathy | abdominal cramps, abdominal distention, diarrhea, flatulence | ||
| Senna | Ex-Lax/Senokot | Stimulant Laxative | Constipation | abdominal cramping, electrolyte imbalance | ||
| Docusate | Colace | Stool Softener | Prevent Straining During Defecation | do not use with mineral oil | ||
| Dexamethasone | DexPak/DoubleDex | Corticosteroid | Inflammatory diseases, cerebral edema, CINV | hyperglycemia, increased appetite with weight gain, depression, irritability, anxiety, restlessness, insomnia, osteoporosis (chronic use), Cushing's syndrome (chronic use) | risk of adrenal suppression with prolonged use | |
| Methylprednisolone | Medrol/Solu-Medrol | Corticosteroid | Inflammatory diseases, COPD exacerbation, asthma exacerbation, acute gout | hyperglycemia, increased appetite with weight gain, depression, irritability, anxiety, restlessness, insomnia, osteoporosis (chronic use), Cushing's syndrome (chronic use) | risk of adrenal suppression with prolonged use | |
| Prednisolone | Orapred | Corticosteroid | Inflammatory diseases, COPD exacerbation, asthma exacerbation, acute gout | hyperglycemia, increased appetite with weight gain, depression, irritability, anxiety, restlessness, insomnia, osteoporosis (chronic use), Cushing's syndrome (chronic use) | risk of adrenal suppression with prolonged use | |
| Prednisone | Deltasone/Rayos | Corticosteroid | Inflammatory diseases, COPD exacerbation, asthma exacerbation, acute gout | hyperglycemia, increased appetite with weight gain, depression, irritability, anxiety, restlessness, insomnia, osteoporosis (chronic use), Cushing's syndrome (chronic use) | risk of adrenal suppression with prolonged use | |
| Topical Hydrocortisone | Cortaid | Corticosteroid | Inflammation, Rash | hyperglycemia, increased appetite with weight gain, depression, irritability, anxiety, restlessness, insomnia, osteoporosis (chronic use), Cushing's syndrome (chronic use) | risk of adrenal suppression with prolonged use | |
| IV Hydrocortisone | Solu-Cortef | Corticosteroid | Acute illness, adrenal insufficiency | hyperglycemia, increased appetite with weight gain, depression, irritability, anxiety, restlessness, insomnia, osteoporosis (chronic use), Cushing's syndrome (chronic use) | risk of adrenal suppression with prolonged use |