Lingo of the belly
This is the forceful vomiting of stomach contents triggered by the vomiting center in the brainstem
What is emesis?
This class of medications reduces the effectiveness of multiple drugs that need an acidic environment. Examples of medications it interacts with include iron, antifungals, and oral anticoagulants.
What are Proton Pump Inhibitors?
What are PPIs?
This is the preferred histamine H2 antagonist because it has fewer side effects and interactions.
What is Famotidine?
What is Pepcid?
This laxative does not stimulate motility, but allows water to penetrate the fecal mass, softening the stool.
What is docusate?
What is Colace?
This medication can be used as an antiemetic or GI stimulant.
What is metoclopramide?
What is Reglan?
This is the coordinated wave-like muscle contraction that propels contents through the digestive tract.
What is peristalsis?
This class of medications needs to be used with caution for patients who have an electrolyte imbalance, as it can be nephrotoxic.
What is Histamine H2 antagonists?
This forms a protective layer over ulcerated tissue.
What is sucrolfate?
What is Carafate?
Due to the rapid onset of this chemical laxative, which occurs within 6-8 hours (oral) or 15-60 minutes (rectal), it is the preferred treatment for acute constipation or bowel preparation.
What is biscodyl?
What is Dulcolax?
This medication is not given on a schedule, but is given following each loose bowel movement. This medication is contraindicated in potentially infectious diarrhea, such as C-diff.
What is loperamide?
What is Imodium?
These are the involuntary movement disorders, such as dystonia and tardive dyskinesia.
What are the extrapyramidal effects?
What is a Prostaglandin Analog?
This is used to prevent ulcers associated with NSAID use.
What is misoprostol?
What is Cytotec?
What is lactulose?
What is Kristalose?
A profound side effect of this medication is tardive dyskinesia. This side effect requires the patient to stop the medication and see their provider that day. The side effects may be irreversible.
What is Metoclopramide?
What is Reglan?
This is an area in the brainstem that detects emetic stimuli.
What is the Chemoreceptor trigger zone?
What is CTZ?
This class of antacids provides fast relief and provides supplemental calcium, but can also cause kidney stones and acid rebound when taken too often.
What are calcium salts?
This class of medications is preferred for elderly patients for gastrointestinal acid prevention.
What are PPIs?
This laxative takes 12 hours to 3 days for results, but it the safest to use for chronic use. It requires at least 8 ounces of water intake with each dose and is contraindicated in patients diagnosed with a bowel obstruction.
What is psyllium?
What is Metamucil?
This motion sickness medication lasts for 12- 24 hours and should be taken 1 hour before traveling. It is less sedating than other medications in its class, which makes it the preferred medication for most patients.
What is Meclazine?
This is delayed gastric emptying without obstruction, often seen in diabetic patients.
What is gastroparesis?
Long-term use of this class of medications has been associated with low magnesium, low calcium, and an increased risk of C-Diff.
What is Histamine H2 antagonists?
This is one of the leading causes of peptic ulcers and is treated with multiple antibiotics, PPI, and histamine H2 antagonists.
What is Helicobacter pylori?
What is H pylori?
This laxative takes 1-3 days to show results, can be taken with or without food, and causes the least electrolyte disturbances.
What is Polyethylene glycol?
What is Miralax?
What is PEG?
This medication is used for women diagnosed with constipation-associated Irritable Bowel Syndrome. It should be taken twice a day with 8 ounces of water.
What is lubiprostone?
What is Amitiza?