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GI1
Gastroenterology 1
| Generic Name | Brand Name | Pharmacological Category | Common Indications | Classification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dicyclomine (PO) | Bentyl | Anticholinergic; Antispasmodic | IBS | -- |
| Linaclotide (PO) | Linzess | Guanylate cyclase C agonist | IBS with constipation, opioid induced constipation | |
| Polyethylene glycol 3350 (PO) | MiraLax | Osmotic Laxative | Constipation | OTC |
| Lactulose (PO) | Enulose, Constulose | Osmotic Laxative | Constipation, Hepatic encephalopathy | |
| Senna (PO) | Ex-Lax, Senokot | Stimulant Laxative | Constipation | OTC |
| Docusate (PO) | Colace | Stool Softener | Prevent straining during defecation | OTC |
| Dexamethasone (PO, IV) | PO: DexPak IV: DoubleDex | Corticosteroid | Inflammatory diseases, cerebral edema, CINV | |
| Methylprednisolone (PO, IM, IV) | Medrol, Solu-Medrol | Corticosteroid | Inflammatory diseases, COPD exacerbation, asthma exacerbation, acute gout | |
| Prednisolone (PO) | Orapred | Corticosteroid | inflammatory diseases, COPD exacerbation, asthma exacerbation, acute gout | |
| Prednisone (PO) | Deltasone, Rayos | Corticosteroid | inflammatory diseases, COPD exacerbation, asthma exacerbation, acute gout | |
| Hydrocortisone (PO, IV, Topical) | Topical: Cortaid IV: Solu-Cortef | Corticosteroid | Topical: Inflammation, rash PO/IV: Acute illness, adrenal insufficiency |