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GI Drugs I
Question | Answer | |||||||
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Asacol Generic Name is....? | mesalamine Uses?... | Ulcerative Colitis Classification...? | 5-aminosalicylic acid derivative Contraindication?.. | mesalamine, salicylates Dosage?.. | Adult: 800mg TID PO for 6 weeks Pediatric: <18 years: Safety and efficacy not established | Antagonist?.. | Antiplatelet Agents,Penicillins NSAIDs (Pain management),Penicillins Adverseeffect?... | Abdominal pain, GI discomfort, headace |
Glycola and Trilytex Generic Name is....? | Poleythylene glycol Classification...? | Laxatives Contraindication?.. | Bowel obstruction, megacolon, perforated bowel Dosage?... | Adult- 17 g (1 TBSP) in 8 oz water PO qD Pediatric dosage- | 0.5-1.5 g/kg qD; adjust dose to effect; not to exceed 17 g/day; not for use >2 weeks Antagonist?.. | N/A Uses?.. | Constipation adverse effect?.. | Abdominal distension Flatulence Excessive bowel activity |
Zetia Generic name?.. | ezetimibe Uses?.. | Hypercholesterolemia Contraindication?.. | N/A Dosage?.. | Adult- 10 mg PO qD Pediatric- Safety & efficacy not established | Antagonist?.. | Bile Acid Sequestrants, Immunosuppressants, Fibric Acid Agents | Adverse effect?.. | Diarrhea, Cough, Fatigue |