GI medication

1. Omeprazole (Prilosec) classification

proton pump inhibitor

1. Omeprazole (Prilosec) administration

give before meals; swallow pill whole

Ranitidine (Zantac) classification

H2 receptor antagonist

Ranitidine (Zantac) uses

PUD, GERD, gastritis

how does Ranitidine (Zantac) work?

It reduces stomach acid production by blocking histamine H2 receptors on parietal cells.

Sucralfate (Carafate) classification

mucosal barrier fortifier

Sucralfate (Carafate) uses

gastritis, PUD, protection of gastric mucosa

when to give Sucralfate (Carafate)

on an empty stomach; do not take with antacids

most common adverse effects of Sucralfate (Carafate)

constipation, dry mouth, nausea

Pantoprazole (Protonix) classification

proton pump inhibitor (PPI)

Pantoprazole (Protonix) uses

used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, reduces stomach acid production.

Infliximab (Remicade) classification

Biological Response Modifier (BRM) / Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Inhibitor

Infliximab (Remicade) uses

used to treat autoimmune diseases such as Crohn's disease and rheumatoid arthritis; works by inhibiting TNF-alpha.

how is Infliximab (Remicade) administered

IV

adverse effect of Infliximab (Remicade)

high risk for infection

Rifaximin (Xifaxan) classification

is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections in the intestines, particularly for travelers' diarrhea and hepatic encephalopathy.

Cholestyramine (Questran) classification

is a bile acid sequestrant used to lower cholesterol levels and relieve itching due to bile acid accumulation.

Lactulose (Enulose) classification

is a synthetic sugar used as a laxative to treat constipation and hepatic encephalopathy by reducing ammonia levels.

Ursodiol (Actigall)

is a bile acid used to dissolve gallstones and improve liver function in certain liver diseases.

Pancrelipase (Creon)

is a combination of digestive enzymes used to improve the digestion and absorption of nutrients in individuals with pancreatic insufficiency.

Interferon alfa-2b (Intron A)  

is a synthetic version of a naturally occurring protein used to treat viral infections, certain types of cancer, and multiple sclerosis by modulating the immune response.

Sildenafil (Viagra)

is a phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor used to treat erectile dysfunction and pulmonary arterial hypertension by increasing blood flow.

Tadalafil (Cialis)

is a phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor that treats erectile dysfunction and benign prostatic hyperplasia by increasing blood flow and relaxing the muscles in the prostate and bladder.

Levofloxacin (Levaquin)

is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections by inhibiting bacterial DNA synthesis.