Gastroinetestinal Dieases and Treatments

GERD

Heartburn, acid reflex

Nausea + Vomiting

Vomit result from abdominal muscle contraction

Ulcers

Sores on stomache/intestinal walls

Diarrhea

Loose bowel movement

Constipation

Hard, dry stools

Flatulence

Passing gas from stomach and intestin

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Chronic intestine stress

Crohn’s Disease

Chronic inflammation of intestine

Ulcerative Colitis

Inflammatory bowel disease affecting colon and rectum

Diverticulitis

Inflame of diverticula in colon walls

Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPIs)

(-prazole) suppress acid production

H2 Blocker

(-idine)

GI Stimulants

strengthen sphinceter

Antiemetics

reduce nausea

Antacids

make stomach acid less acidic

Serotonin Antagonists

(-setron) antiemetic

Laxative

treat constipation

Anticholinergics

antiemetic

Corticosteroids

anti inflammatory

Dopamine Antagonists

antiemetic

Omeprazole

Prilosec

Esomerprazole

Nexium

Pantoprazole

Protonix

Lansoprazole

Prevacid

Famotidine

Pepcid

Ranitidine

Zantac

Sucralfate

Carafate

Dicyclomine

Bentyl

Hyoscyamine

Levsin

Linaclotide

Linzess

Lubiprostone

Amitiza

Polyethylene Glycol

MiraLAX/Glycolax

Antispasmodic

treat IBS

Phenothaazine Antihistamine

(-azine) treate nausea, vomitting and allergies

Ondansetron

Zofran

Stool Softener

Treat constipation

Docusate

Colace