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Omeprazole education For healing ulcers Proton-pump inhibitor May increase blood levels of Benzos, phenytoin and warfarin Needed in people with NG tubes etc. 30 mins before meals, swallow tabs whole Consult HCP if OTC use exceeds 2 weeks
Omeprazole ADRs Diarrhea, abd pain, nausea, headache Long term use (pneumonia, osteoporosis, C. Diff, hip fx, hypomagnesmia)
Sucralfate education Protects from acids, pepsin, bile salts Used for duodenal ulcer, NSAID related ulcer Take 1-2 hours before antacid, other meds Safe in pregnancy
Sucralfate ADRs Constipation
Misoprostol education Inhibits acid secretion Increases bicarbonate, mucus production Used to prevent NSAID related ulcers Take with meals No safe for pregnancy
Misoprostol ADRs N/V/D Flatulence, abdominal pain
Doscutate education Laxative/softeners Preventative! Draws water into stool Capsules made of pigskin.
Loperamide education For (nonspecific diarrhea, inflammatory bowel, antibiotic related diarrhea, excess ileostomy discharge) Chemically related to opioids (given with atropine) Do not self treat NOT FOR salmonella, shigella related diarrhea
Loperamide ADRs Syncope, hypotension and death Risk for heart issues at high doses
Metoclopramide education Stimulates GI motility Used for (GERD, diabetic gastroparesis, prevents emetogenic chemotherapy and N/V) Improves lactation
Metoclopramide ADRs Restlessness Drowsy, fatigue EPS (tremors, akathisia, chorea [twitching], dystonia [rhythmic jerks], athetosis [writhing movement])
Ondansetron education Antiemetic, PO or IV Serotonin receptor antagonist Do not remove tablet from pack until administration
Ondansetron ADRs Diarrhea, headache, prolongation of QT
Prochlorperazine education Antiemetic, IM or IV Commonly used to treat post operative nausea and vomiting (PONV)
Prochlorperazine ADRs Dry mouth, blurred vision, urinary retention EPS
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