USES
Reduces inflammation and suppresses immune
response.
What are Steroids?
Lowers blood ammonia levels
What is Lactulose?
Do not stop abruptly
What are Steroids?
Monitor glucose and infection risk. Avoid abrupt discontinuation of these
What are Steroids
PPI plus two antibiotics for H. pylori.
What is Triple Therapy?
Decreases gastric acid production and can be prescribed for GERD and peptic ulcers
What are PPIs?
Treats oral thrush
What is Nystatin?
Take at least 30 minutes before meals.
What are PPI?
Long term use may cause fractures and/or B12 deficiency
What is PPI?
Local anti-inflammatory for UC
What is Mesalamine?
Antiviral for herpes simplex I [HSV1]
What is Acyclovir?
Maintains remission in ulcerative colitis.
What is Mesalamine?
Increase fluid intake and finish prescription even if no longer experiencing active symptoms as HSV1 can become dormant
What is Acyclovir?
Monitor bowel frequency. Should see improvement in mentation if admitted for altered mental status [AMS] in the setting of liver disease.
What is Lactulose?
Softens stool via osmotic action
What is Polyethylene Glycol [MiraLAX]?
Potent corticosteroid for severe inflammation, often used for oral aphthous ulcers
What is Dexamethasone?
Bulk-forming constipation treatment
What is Psyllium?
Swish in mouth before swallowing
What is Nystatin?
Screen for TB before this infusion therapy.
What is Infliximab?
Requires adequate fluid intake to help form stool and stimulate bowel movements
What is Psyllium?
TNF-alpha inhibitor and biologic infusion for Crohn's disease and UC
What is Infliximab?
Osmotic laxative that draws water into bowel.
What is Miralax?
Report fever or infection as this medication causes immunosuppression and is often an adjunct medication administered via infusion to mesalamine
What is Infliximab?
Monitor I's and O's as oral intake may be compromised with painful, fever blisters. Monitor renal function
What is Acyclovir?
Topical anesthetic for oral lesions. Important to teach patients not to swallow this
What is Lidocaine Rinse?