Drug Quiz #8: Antinausea, gout, and OTC acne products

Dicyclomine

Brand: Bentyl

Class: Anticholinergic agent

Indication: Irritable bowel syndrome pain

Meclizine

Brand: Antivert

Class: First generation antihistamine, H1 antagonist

Indication: Motion sickness, vertigo

Metoclopramide

Brand: Reglan

Class: Antiemetic, GI agent

Indication: Prophylaxis for chemo-induced NV, diabetic gastroparesis, GERD

Ondansetron

Brand: Zofran

Class: Antiemetic

Indication: Chemo-induced, postoperative and radiotherapy-associated NV

Promethazine

Brand: Phenergan (tablets, syrup, suppositories)

Class: First generation antihistamine, H-1 antagonist

Indication: NV

Diphenoxylate/Atropine

Brand: Lomotil

Class: Antidiarrheal

Indication: Diarrhea

Lubiprostone

Brand: Amitiza

Class: Chloride channel activator, GI agent

Indication: Chronic, IBS-C and opioid induced constipation

Allopurinol

Brand: Zyloprim

Class: Xanthine Oxidase inhibitor

Indication: Tx of gout, prevention of recurrent kidney stones,

Colchicine

Brand: Colcrys

Class: Antigout

Indication: Gout flairs

Febuxostat

Brand: Uloric

Class: Xanthine oxidase inhibitor

Indication: Hyperuricemia

Adapalene (OTC)

Brand: Differin

Class: Retinoic acid derivative

Indication: Acne

Benzoyl peroxide (OTC)

Brand: PanOxyl (many others)

Class: Topical acne products

Indication: Acne

Salicylic acid (OTC)

Brand: Many different ones

Class: Keratolytic agent, antiacne

Indication: Acne, hyperkeratotic skin disorders (warts, psoriasis)

Pysillium (OTC)

Brand: Metamucil

Class: Bulk-producing laxative

Indication: Constipation, fiber supplement

Pramoxine (OTC)

Brand: Caladryl Clear, Proctofoam

Class: Local anesthetic, antihemorrhoidal

Indication: hemorrhoidal irritation, minor skin irritations