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H2 Receptor Antagonists |
Given BEFORE meals. Reduce amount of acid produced in stomach. |
BEFORE, REDUCE |
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Sucralfate (Carafate) |
Creates protective barrier against acid and pepsin. Does NOT neutalize acid. Given BEFORE meals. |
BARRIER, BEFORE |
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Proton Pump Inhibitors |
Suppresses acid secretion. Take BEFORE meals. Risk of Osteoporosis. |
Suppresses. Before. Osteoporosis. |
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Imodium |
Suppresses bowel motility and fluid secretion |
Supresses. Motility. Secretion. |
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Topical Glucocorticoids |
Ointment most potent. Don't use occlusive dressings. Water improves penetration. |
Ointment. Occlusive dressings. Water. |
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Phenergan |
Drowsiness. |
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Cyotec |
Category X in pregnancy. Treats NSAID-Induced ulcers. |
Pregnancy. NSAIDS |
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Acyclovir |
Gingival hyperplasia. Neurologic toxicity. Inhibits viral replication. Reversible nephrotoxicity. |
Gums. Neuro. Nephro. Replication. |
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Bulk-forming laxatives |
Function like fiber. Swell w/water. Increases and softens fecal mass to stimulate peristalsis. Esophageal obstruction. |
Fiber. Increase. Obstruction. |
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Colace |
Stimulates peristalsis. Increases amount of water in intestine. Doesn't produce BM, makes easier to go. |
Peristalsis. Water. BM |
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Bisacodyl |
Enteric coated. Do not crush/chew. |
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Reglan |
Antiemetic. Increases muscle contaction. Contraindicated w/ GI obstruction, hemorrhage. |
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Tamiflu |
Must be started within 2 days of symptom onset. GI effects. |
Symptoms. GI |
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Lomotil |
Antidiarrheal. Contains atropine to discourage abuse. Dry mouth, urinary retention. Contraindicated w/glaucoma. |
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Lactulose |
Used in pts with high ammonia levels. |
Ammonia |
