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| Indication | Generic Name | Brand Name | Pharmacologic Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anticholinergic; Antispasmodic | dicyclomine (PO) | Bentyl | IBS |
| Guanylate cyclase C agonist | linaclotide (PO) | Linzess | IBS-C, opioid-induced constipation |
| Osmotic laxative | polyethylene glycol 3350 (PO) | MiraLax | Constipation |
| Osmotic laxative | Lactulose (PO) | Enulose, Contulose | Constipation, hepatic encephalopathy |
| Stimulant laxative | senna (PO) | Ex-Lax, Senokot | Constipation |
| Stool softener | docusate (PO) | Colace | Prevent straining during defecation |
| Corticosteroid | dexamethasone (PO, IV) | DexPak, DoubleDex | Inflammatory diseases, cerebral edema, CINV |
| Corticosteroid | methylprednisolone (PO, IM, IV) | Medrol, Solu-Medrol | Inflammatory diseases, COPD exacerbation, asthma exacerbation, acute gout |
| Corticosteroid | prednisolone (PO) | Orapred | Inflammatory diseases, COPD exacerbation, asthma exacerbation, acute gout |
| Corticosteroid | prednisone (PO) | Deltasone, Rayos | Inflammatory diseases, COPD exacerbation, asthma exacerbation, acute gout |
| Corticosteroid | hydrocortisone (PO, IV, topical) | Tpical: Cortaid IV: Solu-Cortef | Topical: inflammation, rash PO/IV: Acute illness, adrenal insufficinecy |