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Phar52 Drugs Set 2
GastroIntestinal System (GI) Drug & Category
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| <pre> prochlorperazine = Compazine </pre> | <pre> Rx Only phenothiazine, antiemetic, anti-dopaminergic </pre> |
| <pre> thiethylperazine = Torecan </pre> | <pre> Rx Only phenothiazine, antiemetic, anti-dopaminergic </pre> |
| <pre> triflupromazine = Vesprin </pre> | <pre> Rx Only phenothiazine, antiemetic, anti-dopaminergic </pre> |
| <pre> chlorpromazine = Thorazine </pre> | <pre> Rx Only phenothiazine, antipsychotic, antiemetic, anti-dopaminergic </pre> |
| <pre> promethazine = Phenergan </pre> | <pre> Rx Only phenothiazine, antihistamine, anxiolytic, antiemetic, anti-dopaminergic </pre> |
| <pre> metoclopramide = Reglan (GERD, gastroparesis) </pre> | <pre> Rx Only non-phenothiazine, prokinetic, anti-GERD, antiemetic, anti-dopaminergic </pre> |
| <pre> dimenhydrinate = Dramamine </pre> | <pre> OTC antihistamine, antiemetic, anticholinergic </pre> |
| <pre> cyclizine = Marezine </pre> | <pre> OTC antihistamine, antiemetic, anticholinergic </pre> |
| <pre> meclizine = Bonine </pre> | <pre> OTC antihistamine, antiemetic, anticholinergic </pre> |
| <pre> hydroxyzine = Vistaril </pre> | <pre> Rx Only antihistamine, anxiolytic, antiemetic </pre> |
| <pre> trimethobenzamide = Tigan </pre> | <pre> Rx Only antiemetic, antihistamine, PONV not vertigo </pre> |
| <pre> scopolamine </pre> | <pre> Rx Only anticholinergic, antiemetic, vertigo, PONV, antihistamine </pre> |
| <pre> ondansetron = Zofran (causes 40% diarrhea) </pre> | <pre> Rx Only antiemetic, 5-HT3 antagonist, PONV, CINV </pre> |
| <pre> granisetron = Kytril </pre> | <pre> Rx Only antiemetic, 5-HT3 antagonist, PONV, CINV </pre> |
| <pre> dolasetron = Anzemet </pre> | <pre> Rx Only antiemetic, 5-HT3 antagonist, PONV, CINV </pre> |
| <pre> palonosetron = Aloxi (parenteral only) </pre> | <pre> Rx Only antiemetic, 5-HT3 antagonist, PONV, CINV </pre> |
| <pre> alosetron = Lotronex (Prescribing Program) </pre> | <pre> Rx Only Anticholinergic, Antispasmodic, IBS-D, 5-HT3 antagonist, Ischemic Colitis (fatal) </pre> |
| <pre> nabilone = Cesamet </pre> | <pre> C-II cannabinoid antiemetic, 2nd line TX CINV, THC derived from marijuana </pre> |
| <pre> dronabinol = Marinol (stored in fridge) </pre> | <pre> C-III cannabinoid antiemetic, 2nd line TX CINV, Appetite Stimulant, THC derived from marijuana </pre> |
| <pre> aprepitant = Emend (adjunctive tx CINV) </pre> | <pre> Rx Only block Substance P, acute/delayed antiemetic </pre> |
| <pre> ipecac = syrup (patient must be awake) </pre> | <pre> BTC/emergency emetic, Gastric Irritant plus Stimulates CTZ, poisoning, drug overdose </pre> |
| <pre> belladonna alkaloid </pre> | <pre> Rx Only antispasmodic, anticholinergic, ACh antagonist </pre> |
| <pre> hyoscyamine = Levsin </pre> | <pre> Rx Only anticholinergic, antispasmodic, ulcer </pre> |
| <pre> propantheline = ProBanthine </pre> | <pre> Rx Only synthetic anticholinergic, antispasmodic, ulcer </pre> |
| <pre> dicyclomine = Bentyl (direct-acting, less anticholinergic side-effects) </pre> | <pre> Rx Only synthetic anticholinergic, antispasmodic, ulcer </pre> |
| <pre> chlordiazepoxide + clindinium = Librax </pre> | <pre> Rx Only anxiolytic, synthetic anticholinergic, antispasmodic </pre> |
| <pre> tegaserod = Zelnorm (Off-label: GERD, gastroparesis) </pre> | <pre> Rx Only IBS-C, antispasmodic, 5-HT4 agonist (off market) </pre> |
| <pre> mesalamine = Lialda </pre> | <pre> Rx Only NSAID, 5-ASA, IBD, ulcerative colitis </pre> |
| <pre> olsalazine = Dipentum </pre> | <pre> Rx Only NSAID, 5-ASA, IBD, ulcerative colitis </pre> |
| <pre> balsalazide = Colazal </pre> | <pre> Rx Only NSAID, 5-ASA, IBD, ulcerative colitis </pre> |
| <pre> (sulfapyridine+mesalamine) sulfasalazine = Azulfidine (Sulfa Ax) </pre> | <pre> Rx Only NSAID, 5-ASA, IBD, ulcerative colitis </pre> |
| <pre> infliximab = Remicade (Neutralizes TNF) </pre> | <pre> Rx Only monoclonal antibody, immunosuppressant, Crohn's, rheumatoid arthritis </pre> |
| <pre> diphenoxylate + atropine = Lomotil </pre> | <pre> C-V antidiarrheal, antipreistaltic, anticholinergic, narcotic </pre> |
| <pre> paregoric = camphorated tincture of opium </pre> | <pre> C-III antidiarrheal, antipreistaltic, analgesic, narcotic </pre> |
| <pre> loperamide = Imodium </pre> | <pre> OTC antipreistaltic, antidiarrheal </pre> |
| <pre> metronidazole = Flagyl </pre> | <pre> Rx Only anti-infective, Traveler's Diarrhea, Clostridium difficile (DOC) </pre> |
| <pre> bismuth subslicylate BSS = Pepto-Bismol </pre> | <pre> OTC adsorbent antidiarrheal, H.pylori </pre> |
| <pre> lactobacillus acidophilus = Lactinex </pre> | <pre> OTC antidiarrheal, flora modifier </pre> |
| <pre> calcium polycarbophil = Equalactin </pre> | <pre> OTC antidiarrheal, equalizes intestinal H2O, chelation </pre> |
| <pre> doxycycline = Vibramycin (photosensitivity) </pre> | <pre> Rx Only TCN tetracycline antibiotic, antidiarrheal, prevent Traveler's </pre> |
| <pre> rifaximin = Xifaxan (Off-label: IBS) </pre> | <pre> Rx Only non-systemic antibiotic, antidiarrheal, Traveler's </pre> |
| <pre> bisacodyl = Dulcolax </pre> | <pre> OTC simulant laxative, constipation, acts in large intestine </pre> |
| <pre> castor oil (works faster) </pre> | <pre> OTC simulant laxative, constipation, acts in small intestine </pre> |
| <pre> senna = Senokot </pre> | <pre> OTC simulant laxative, constipation, acts in large intestine </pre> |
| <pre> magnesium hydroxide = MOM </pre> | <pre> OTC saline cathartic, antacid, magnesium salt, laxative </pre> |
| <pre> magnesium sulfate = epsom salts </pre> | <pre> OTC saline cathartic, antacid, magnesium salt, laxative, drug OD </pre> |
| <pre> magnesium citrate = Citrate of Magnesia </pre> | <pre> OTC saline cathartic, antacid, magnesium salt, laxative </pre> |
| <pre> sodium phosphates = Visicol </pre> | <pre> Rx Only saline cathartic, laxative, bowel prep for test </pre> |
| <pre> Fleet's Phospho-Soda, Fleet's enema (acute phosphate nephropathy) </pre> | <pre> OTC saline cathartic, laxative, sodium phosphate </pre> |
| <pre> mineral oil = emollient effect </pre> | <pre> OTC lubricant laxative, lipoid pneumonia </pre> |
| <pre> psyllium = Metamucil </pre> | <pre> OTC bulk-forming (fiber) laxative, non-digestible fibers </pre> |
| <pre> methylcellulose = Citrucel (less bloating) </pre> | <pre> OTC bulk-forming (fiber) laxative, non-digestible fibers </pre> |
| <pre> calcium polycarbophil = Fibercon </pre> | <pre> OTC bulk-forming (fiber) laxative, non-digestible fibers </pre> |
| <pre> guar gum = Benefiber (clear, not gritty) </pre> | <pre> OTC bulk-forming (fiber) laxative, non-digestible fibers </pre> |
| <pre> glycerin = suppository </pre> | <pre> OTC hyper-osmotic laxative, PR/enema, local irritant/stimulant effect </pre> |
| <pre> sorbitol = enema </pre> | <pre> OTC hyper-osmotic laxative, PR/enema, local irritant/stimulant effect </pre> |
| <pre> polyethylene glycol = PEG, Miralax </pre> | <pre> OTC hyper-osmotic laxative, occasional constipation, AX: urticaria </pre> |
| <pre> polyethylene glycol PEG (electrolyte solution) = GoLytely </pre> | <pre> Rx Only hyper-osmotic laxative, bowel evacuant, one gallon </pre> |
| <pre> low-volume PEG = Halflytely </pre> | <pre> Rx Only hyper-osmotic laxative, cost more </pre> |
| <pre> lubiprostone = Amitiza </pre> | <pre> Rx Only chloride channel activator, laxative, adult chronic constipation, IBS-C </pre> |
| <pre> methylnaltrexone = Relistor </pre> | <pre> Rx Only laxative, constipation due to opioids, opioid antagonist </pre> |
| <pre> docusate sodium = Colace (Off-label: ear wax) </pre> | <pre> OTC stool softeners, docusate salts, laxative, surfactant </pre> |
| <pre> sodium bicarbonate = Baking Soda, bicarb </pre> | <pre> OTC soluble antacid, rapid-acting, Na+ containing </pre> |
| <pre> calcium carbonate = Tums (causes constipation) </pre> | <pre> OTC antacid, less soluble < bicarb, osteoporosis, chelation TCN </pre> |
| <pre> aluminum hydroxide + phosphate = Alu-Caps (constipation) </pre> | <pre> OTC non-absorbable antacid, hyperphosphatemia, chelation TCN </pre> |
| <pre> Magnesium/hydroxide/oxide/trisilicate = MOM (causes hypermagnesemia) </pre> | <pre> OTC non-absorbable antacid, laxative effect, chelation TCN, no renal DZ </pre> |
| <pre> magaldrate = Riopan </pre> | <pre> OTC antacid, antiflatulent, Mg-Al salt </pre> |
| <pre> alginic acid + bicarb = Gaviscon Foamtabs </pre> | <pre> OTC antacid, occasional heartburn, indigestion </pre> |
| <pre> bicarb + citric acid + ASA = Alka-Seltzer effervescent tab </pre> | <pre> OTC antacid, indigestion + HA, Ax: ASA </pre> |
| <pre> cimetidine = Tagamet (many drug interactions) </pre> | <pre> OTC h-2 antagonist, GERD, PUD </pre> |
| <pre> ranitidine = Zantac </pre> | <pre> OTC h-2 antagonist, GERD, PUD </pre> |
| <pre> nizatidine = Axid (PO only) </pre> | <pre> OTC h-2 antagonist, GERD, PUD </pre> |
| <pre> famotidine = Pepcid (store inj in fridge) </pre> | <pre> OTC h-2 antagonist, GERD, PUD </pre> |
| <pre> famotidine + antacid = Pepcid Complete </pre> | <pre> OTC h-2 antagonist, calcium carbonate + magnesium hydroxide </pre> |
| <pre> omeprazole = Prilosec </pre> | <pre> Rx Only PPI, chronic heartburn, GERD, QD dose take ac </pre> |
| <pre> omeprazole = Zegerid (+ sodium becarbonate) </pre> | <pre> Rx Only PPI, antacid, chronic heartburn, GERD </pre> |
| <pre> esomeprazole = Nexium </pre> | <pre> Rx Only PPI, chronic heartburn, GERD, S isomer of Prilosec </pre> |
| <pre> lansoprazole = Prevacid </pre> | <pre> Rx Only PPI, chronic heartburn, GERD </pre> |
| <pre> lansoprazole + naproxen = Prevacid NapraPAC </pre> | <pre> Rx Only PPI, chronic heartburn, GERD, H.pylori </pre> |
| <pre> rabeprazole = AcipHex </pre> | <pre> Rx Only PPI, chronic heartburn, GERD </pre> |
| <pre> pantoprazole = Protonix </pre> | <pre> Rx Only PPI, chronic heartburn, GERD </pre> |
| <pre> dexlansoprazole = Dexilant (fka Kapidex) </pre> | <pre> Rx Only PPI, chronic heartburn, GERD </pre> |
| <pre> bismuth (adsorbent)/metronidazole/TCN = Helidac </pre> | <pre> Rx Only antimicrobial, H-2 antagonist, PUD, H.pylori </pre> |
| <pre> biskalcitrate/metronidazole/TCN = Pylera </pre> | <pre> Rx Only antimicrobial, H-2 antagonist, PUD, H.pylori </pre> |
| <pre> lansoprazole/amoxicillin/clarithromycin = PrevPac </pre> | <pre> Rx Only penicillin antibiotic, PPI, macrolide, PUD, H.pylori </pre> |
| <pre> ranitidine bismuth citrate complex = Tritec (+ clarithromycin) </pre> | <pre> Rx Only antimicrobial, H-2 antagonist, PUD, H.pylori </pre> |
| <pre> sucralfate = Carafate </pre> | <pre> Rx Only gastric (ulcer) protectant, allow ulcer healing </pre> |
| <pre> misoprostol = Cytotec (causes miscarriage, off-label: vaginally to induce labor) </pre> | <pre> Rx Only cytoprotective prostaglandin, prevent ulcers in patients taking NSAIDs/steroids </pre> |
| <pre> simethicone = Mylicon drops, Mylanta-Gas </pre> | <pre> Rx Only antiflatulent, carminative, gas pain, surfactant </pre> |
| <pre> charcoal = adsorbent (will adsorb drugs) </pre> | <pre> Rx Only antiflatulent, drug OD, decreases gas volume </pre> |
| <pre> alpha-d-galactosidase = Beano, Gas-X prevention </pre> | <pre> Rx Only antiflatulent, gas, bloating, natural food enzyme </pre> |