docusate sodium
What is Colace?
Administer this drug class prior to chemotherapy
What is antiemetics?
Tums, Mylanta, sodium bicarbonate
What is Antacids?
This class reacts with stomach acid to form a thick paste
What is Mucosal protectant?
ferrous sulfate
What is Iron?
You might want to use a straw with this medication class to avoid staining your teeth
What is Iron supplements?
Imodium
What is antidiarrheal?
This side effect can occur from stimulating opioid receptors in the intestine?
What is Constipation?
ranitidine
What is Zantac?
You should take this medication class 1-3 hrs after meals and at least 1hr before or after other medications
What is Antacids?
Zofran, Phenergan
What is Antiemetics?
This drug class has a suffix of "prazole" and is used to treat ulcers and GERD
What is Proton Pump Inhibitors?
loperamide
What is Imodium?
Contraindicated for bowel obstruction
What is Laxatives?
Prilosec, Protonix
What is Proton Pump Inhibitors?
This medication class makes you feel better when you DINE.
What is Histamine 2 Receptor Antagonist?
sucralfate
What is Carafate?
This gastric ulcer medication can cause a miscarriage!
What is (misoprostol) Cytotec?
Zantac, Pepcid, Tagamet
What is Histamine 2 Receptor Antagonists?
osmotic laxative! Monitor for mg toxicity and dehydration
What is Milk of Magnesia (magnesium hydroxide)?