Peptic Ulcer Disease Medications
Omeprazole (Prilosec) belongs to this medication class used to reduce stomach acid.
What is a Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)?
Zofran is commonly given to patients receiving chemotherapy to prevent this symptom.
What is nausea and vomiting?
This bulk-forming laxative softens fecal mass and increases bulk, and can also decrease diarrhea in IBS.
What is Psyllium (Metamucil)?
This iron supplement is used to treat anemia. Avoid taking it with coffee or milk.
What is Ferrous Sulfate?
Long-term use of PPIs like Prilosec can increase the risk of bone fractures and this serious intestinal infection.
What is C-diff (or Clostridium difficile)?
Pepcid is the brand name for this H2 antagonist medication.
What is Famotidine?
This patch medication is used to prevent motion sickness.
What is Scopolamine?
This stool softener lowers surface tension of stool to allow more water absorption.
What is Docusate sodium (Colace)?
This vitamin is given as an injection to treat pernicious anemia.
What is Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)?
Older adults taking Tagamet may experience confusion or this state of extreme tiredness.
What is lethargy?
This common antibiotic is used with two others to treat H. pylori infections.
What is Amoxicillin?
This dopamine antagonist blocks dopamine receptors to control nausea and vomiting.
What is Prochlorperazine (Compazine)?
Imodium is used to treat this GI symptom.
What is diarrhea?
This vitamin is essential to DNA production and erythropoiesis, and is used to prevent neural tube defects during pregnancy.
What is Folic Acid?
This antiemetic is contraindicated in patients with prolonged QTc interval.
What is Ondansetron (Zofran)?
Patients taking NSAIDs long-term may be prescribed this medication to prevent stomach ulcers.
What is Misoprostol (Cytotec)?
This benzodiazepine depresses nerve function to cause sedation and emesis suppression.
What is Lorazepam (Ativan)?
These two stimulant laxatives stimulate intestinal peristalsis and are used for bowel preparation.
What are Bisacodyl (Dulcolax) and Senna (Senokot)?
This electrolyte supplement is essential for conducting nerve impulses and maintaining electrical excitability of muscle.
What is Potassium (Chloride, Gluconate, Phosphate, or Bicarbonate)?
Reglan can cause this serious side effect involving involuntary muscle movements.
What is tardive dyskinesia?
This medication forms a protective coating over ulcers in the stomach.
What is Sucralfate (Carafate)?
This medication containing cannabinoids is used to increase appetite in AIDS patients.
What is Dronabinol (Marinol)?
This osmotic laxative draws water into the intestines to increase stool mass and can be used in low doses to prevent painful elimination or high doses for bowel prep.
What is Magnesium hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia)?
This IV medication can be given to stop preterm labor contractions.
What is Magnesium Sulfate?
Magnesium sulfate should not be given within this many hours before a baby is born.
What is 2 hours before delivery and AV (atrioventricular) block?