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Famotidine |
H2 receptor antagonist, take with food, Avoid alcohol, smoking, OTC cold and cough products, and food that increase GI irritation |
Pepcid |
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Pantoprazole |
Proton pump inhibitor, prevent stomach upset from multiple medications administered, age over 60 with NSAIDS causing gastric ulcer, give 1 hour before meal, do not crush or chew |
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Predinisone |
Corticosteroid, anti inflammatory, side effect: decreased diabetic control, monitor glucose level ( increases blood glucose level), cause psychotic episode, reduce medication gradually never stop abruptly |
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Docusate sodium |
Stool softener, lowering surface tension of feces and promoting penetration by water and fat, recommended for those who have to avoid straining, 1 to 3 times a day |
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Albuterol |
Bronchidilator, sympathomimetic, treatment and prophylaxis of bronchospasm due to reversible obstructive airway disease, stimulates beta 2 receptor, minimal beta1 activity |
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Bisacodyl |
Laxatice, Stimulant, stimulates peristalsis, take with a full glass of water, can cause hypokalemia with chronic use, taking on empty stomach will produce faster result |
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Terbutaline |
Bronchidilator, reversible airway disease, take with meals to decrease GI upset |
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Psyllium |
Laxative, bulk forming, for simple or chronic constipation, administer with a full glass of water followed by another glass of water, take immediately after mixing contents, form an emollient that promotes peristalsis |
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Ciprofloxacin |
Anti infective, toxic effect: seizure, anaphylaxis, side effect: diarrhea, antacid or medications containing iron or zinc lowers absorption, photosensitivity |
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Phenazopyridine |
Non opioid analgesic, local anesthetic effect, reddish orange color of urine, assess for s/s of UTI, administer with food to decrease GI irritation |
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Diphenoxylate |
Antidiarrheal, inhibits peristalsis, monitor for anaphylaxis |
Lomotil |
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Loperamide |
Antidiarrheal, prolong transit time by direct effect on nerves, inhibits peristalsis |
Immodium |
