Stomach Defenders
This class of drugs works by blocking receptors in the stomach that trigger acid secretion, commonly used for GERD and ulcers.
What are Histamine2-receptor blocker?
These laxatives absorb water and expands to promote peristalsis.
What are bulk-forming agents?
This serotonin antagonist is a first-line treatment for chemotherapy-induced nausea.
What is ondansetron?
These antiemetic drugs can cause hyperglyemia.
What are glucocorticoids?
This antibiotic can increase prothrombin time in someone taking warfarin
What is amoxicillin?
This group shuts down the proton pump in the stomach lining, offering long-term acid suppression.
What are Proton Pump Inhibitors?
These drugs treat diarrhea by slowing intestinal motility, one is a scheduled drug.
What are opioid-related antidiarrheals?
This medication blocks dopamine receptors in the chemoreceptor trigger zone & enhances the effect of acetylcholine in the GI smooth muscle
What is metoclopramide?
This antiemetic can increase the risk of arrhythmias.
What is ondansetron?
Taking this medication along with a mineral oil can cause mineral oil deposits in tissues.
What is docusate?
These fast-acting over-the-counter remedies neutralize stomach acid on contact.
What are Antacids?
These powerful laxatives stimulate intestinal mucosa to speed up stool passage.
What are stimulant laxatives?
These medications are reserved as last resort for treatment of N/V due to psychotomimetic effects and abuse potential
What are cannabinoids?
Long-term use of this drug class may increase the risk for osteoporosis and C. diff infection.
What are Proton Pump Inhibitors?
This medication can decrease ethyl alcohol metabolism, increasing its effects
What is cimetidine?
This compound can turn your tongue and stool black, but it's great for treating H. pylori-related ulcers.
What is Bismuth Subsalicylate?
This laxative is not absorbed; it draws water into intestines, resulting in the enlargement and softening of stool.
What are osmotic laxatives?
This treatment for pancreatic enzyme deficiency must be taken with meals.
What is pancrelipase?
This drug used in the treatment of H. pylori can cause a disulfiram-like reaction when taken with alcohol.
What is metronidazole?
This dietary supplement can cause toxic side effects when taken with aspartame in someone with PKU
What is lactaid?
This class of drug is combined with proton pump inhibitors to treat peptic ulcer disease.
What are antibiotics?
These two laxatives come in powder forms that must be mixed with a sufficient amount of water for administration.
What are bulk-forming & osmotic laxatives?
This class of antiemetic has anxiolytic effects.
What are benzodiazepines?
This older class of antiemetics can cause extrapyramidal side effects due to dopamine blockade.
What are Phenothiazine dopamine antagonists?
These two medication classes used in the treatment of peptic ulcer disease can increase the effects of warfarin.
What are bismuth subsalicylate & proton pump inhibitors?