Coffee
Control of tonic-clonic and prevention of seizures during neurosurgery
-Take at same time daily
-Report early stage of Rash
-Gingival Hyperplasia
What is Phenytoin ?
Treatment of mild to moderate Alzheimer's Disease
-Given at bedtime daily with/without food short term
What is Donepezil ?
-Has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.
-Soothes pain, heals burns, softens skin.
-Teach clients to recognize manifestations of fluid and electrolyte imbalance if using as a laxative
What is Aloe Vera ?
Can decrease prostate manifestations of hyperplasia
-No withdrawl symptoms
-Change position slowly
-No sedating
non-Benzodiazepine
What is Buspirone ?
Interferes with transmission of nerves impulse traveling from the vestibular apparatus of the inner ear to the vomiting center of the brain
-Anticholinergic
-Block specific receptor sites associated with nausea and vomiting, peripherally and in the CTZ.
-Admin 2 hrs prior to or 2 hrs after antacids.
-Prolonged QT interval
What is Ondansetron ?
Relief of symptoms of acute or chronic diarrhea
-Slows the motility of the GI tract through direct action on the lining of GI tract; absorption of sodium and water
What is Loperamide ?
Blocks dopamine and serotonin receptor
-Augments act of acetylcholine
-Works by increasing intestinal motility; Move the food out very quickly
What is Metoclopramide ?
-Pulls fluid out of the intestinal wall to increase the bulk of the intestinal content
-Produce BM in 1-6 hours
-Not for regular use
What is Polyethylene Glycol ?
- For Depression, anxiety, PTSD, Bipolar, and OCD
-Take in the AM with food to prevent sleep disruption
-Never mix with St. Johns Wort or MAOIs
-Inhbits the reuptake of serotonin
What is Fluoxetine ?
-Use 8 weeks or less
-Consume vitamin D and calcium
-Short term treatment of GERD
-Prevent development of ulcer due to surgery or hospital stays
What is Omeprazole ?
- For anxiety, seizures, and panic attacks
- Highly addictive and hard to come off
-Increases gaba which decreases neuron activity
-Antidote Fulmazenil
What is Alprazolam ?
-Can be given in a water enema to stimulate the activity in the lower GI tract.
-Chemically irritates the lining of the GI tract
-Short term treatment of constipation
-Effective and acts rapidly (more likely to cause diarrhea/cramping)
What is Bisacodyl ?
Possibly acts on gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptors in the CNS. Promotes sleep, decrease anxiety promotes muscle relaxation with affecting concentration
-Serve Live Toxicity
What is Kava ?
Symptomatic relief- upset stomach associated with hyperacidity, and hyperactivity (GERD)
- Neutralize stomach Acid
-High Doses- Diarrhea
What is Magnesium Hydroxide ?
- An ulcer adherent complex at duodenal ulcer sites, protecting the sites against acid, pepsin, and bile salts.
-Neutralizes or decreases acidity of gastric acid
-The only GI protectant currently available
What is Suraflate ?
A detergent action on the surface of the intestinal bolus, increasing the admixture of fat and water and making a softer stool.
-More often used to prevent constipation (Patients who have undergone surgery)
What is Docusate Sodium ?
Short term relief of occasional constipation
- Increases the motility of the GI tract by increasing the bulk of the intestinal contents, which pulls more fluid, stimulates local stretch receptors, and activates local activity.
What is Psyllium Mucilloid ?
Promotes vasodilation: Decreases leg pain cause from occlusive arterial disorders. Decreases platelet aggregation: Can decrease risk of thrombasis. Decreases broncospasm. Increases blood flow to the brain; Claims to improve memory.
What is Ginkgo Biloba ?
Given for GERD and Ulcers, "Sour Stomach"
-Long lasting and decrease acid production
-Selectively block histamine at H2 Receptor site blocking leads to decrease in gastric acid secretion and increase stomach PH
What is Famotidine ?
-Decreased absorption of tetracycline and digoxin
- Activates many intracellular enzymes, plays a role in regulating skeletal muscle contractility and blood coagulation
-Antidote Calcium Gluconate
What is Magnesium ?
-Begin with low doses
-Take up to 6 months
-Darkening (Red Brown) of urine, sweat, and saliva
-Relieves symptoms of Parkinson's Disease
What is Levodopa/Carbidopa ?
Stimulates the immune system. Decrease inflammation. Topically heals skin disorders, wounds, and burns. Possibly treats viruses (common cold, herpes simplex). Used to increase T lymphocyte, tumor necrosis factor, and interferon production
What is Echinace ?
-Acts as an estrogen substitute
-Treats manifestations of menopause
-Mechanism of action is unknown
What is Black Cohosh ?