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BDK GI #1-2
Basic Drug Knowledge Gastroenterology Page #1-2
| Generic Name | Brand Name | Classification | Pharmacologic Category | Common Indications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dicyclomine (PO) | Bentyl | Anticholinergic; Antispasmodic | Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) | |
| Linaclotide (PO) | Linzess | Guanylate Cyclase C Agonist | Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation (IBS-C), Opioid-Induced Constipation | |
| Polyethylene Glycol 3350 (PO) | MiraLax | OTC | Osmotic Laxative | Constipation |
| Lactulose (PO) | Enulose, Constulose | Osmotic Laxative | Constipation, Hepatic Encephalopathy | |
| Senna (PO) | Ex-Lax, Senokot | OTC | Stimulant Laxative | Constipation |
| Docusate (PO) | Colace | OTC | Stool Softener | Prevent Straining During Defecation |
| Dexamethasone (PO, IV) | DexPak, DoubleDex | Corticosteroid | Inflammatory Diseases, Cerebral Edema, Chemotherapy Induced Nausea & Vomiting (CINV) | |
| Methylprednisolone (PO, IM, IV) | Medrol, Solu-Medrol | Corticosteroid | Inflammatory Diseases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Exacerbation, Asthma Exacerbation, Acute Gout | |
| Prednisolone (PO) | Orapred | Corticosteroid | Inflammatory Diseases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Exacerbation, Asthma Exacerbation, Acute Gout | |
| Prednisone (PO) | Deltasone, Rayos | Corticosteroid | Inflammatory Diseases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Exacerbation, Asthma Exacerbation, Acute Gout | |
| Hydrocortisone (PO, IV, Topical) | Topical: Cortaid IV: Solu-Cortef | Topical: OTC | Corticosteroid | Topical: Inflammation, Rash PO/IV: Acute Illness, Adrenal Insufficiency |
| Famotidine (PO, IV) | Pepcid, Zantac 360 | PO: OTC | Histamine (H2) Antagonist | Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Erosive Esophagitis, Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis (SUP) |
| Metoclopramide (PO, IV) | Reglan | Dopamine (D2) Antagonist | Gastroparesis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Nausea, Vomiting | |
| Ondansetron (PO, IV) | Zofran | Selective Serotonin (5-HT3) Antagonist | Nausea, Vomiting | |
| Promethazine (PO, IM, IV, PR) | Phenergan | Histamine (H1) Antagonist | Motion Sickness, Nausea, Vomiting | |
| Meclizine (PO) | Bonine | OTC | Histamine (H1) Antagonist | Motion Sickness, Vertigo |
| Diphenoxylate & Atropine (PO) | Lomotil | CS-V | Antidiarrheal | Diarrhea |
| Dexlansoprazole (PO) | Dexilant | Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) | Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD), Erosive Esophagitis, Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis (SUP) | |
| Esomeprazole (PO, IV) | Nexium | PO: OTC | Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) | Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD), Erosive Esophagitis, Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis (SUP) |
| Lansoprazole (PO) | Prevacid | OTC | Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) | Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD), Erosive Esophagitis, Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis (SUP) |
| Omeprazole (PO) | Prilosec | OTC | Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) | Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD), Erosive Esophagitis, Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis (SUP) |
| Pantoprazole (PO, IV) | Protonix | Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) | Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD), Erosive Esophagitis, Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis (SUP) | |
| Sucralfate (PO) | Carafate | Gastrointestinal Protectant | Duodenal Ulcers |