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GenericBrandCategoryIndicationSide EffectsUS Box WarningsOther Notes
dicyclomine (PO) 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 (PO) 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) contraindicated in mechanical gastrointestinal obstruction
polyethylene glycol 3350 (PO)(OTC) MiraLax Osmotic laxative Constipation abdominal cramping, electrolyte imbalance CI with bowel obstruction
Lactulose (PO) Enulose, Constulose Osmotic laxative Constipation, hepatic encephalopathy abdominal cramps, abdominal distension, diarrhea, flatulence
senna (PO) (OTC) Ex-Lax, Senokot Stimulant laxative Constipation abdominal cramping, electrolyte imbalance
docusate (PO) (OTC) Colace Stool softener Prevent straining during defecation do not use with mineral oil
dexamethasone (PO, IV) 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 (PO, IM, IV) 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 (PO) 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 (PO) 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
hydrocortisone (PO, IV, topical) Topical: Cortaid (OTC) IV: Solu-Cortef Corticosteroid Topical: Inflammation, rash PO/IV: 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
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