PTCE: GI Medications
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H2 Antagonists (H2 Blockers) work by …
blocking the action of histamine at the Histamine 2 receptors of the parietal cells of the stomach to reduce acid
H2 Antagonists are used for …
treatment/prevention of ulcers and GERD/acid reflux symptoms including heartburn
the 2 generic medications under ‘H2 Antagonists’ are:
Ranitidine and Famotidine
the brand name for ‘Ranitidine’ is …
Zantac
the brand name for ‘Famotidine’ is …
Pepcid
Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) work by …
blocking the final step in stomach acid production by irreversibly binding to the proton pump of the gastric parietal cells
PPIs are used for …
treatment/prevention of ulcers and GERD (more acid suppression than H2 Blockers)
the 3 generic medications that fall under PPIS are:
Omeprazole, Pantoprazole, Esomeprazole
the brand name for ‘Omeprazole’ is …
Prilosec
the brand name for ‘Pantoprazole’ is …
Protonix
the brand name for ‘Esomeprazole’ is …
Nexium
Antihistamine Antiemetics work by …
blocking Histamine (H1) receptors in the brain that can cause nausea and vomiting and motion sickness
the 2 generic medications that fall under ‘Antihistamine Antiemetics’ are:
Promethazine and Meclizine
the brand name for ‘Promethazine’ is …
Phernergan
the brand name for ‘Meclizine’ is …
Antivert
5-HT3 Antagonists work by …
blocking serotonin receptors in the brain that can cause nausea and vomiting
the generic medication under ‘5-HT3’ Antagonists is:
Ondansetron
the brand name for ‘Ondansetron’ is …
Zofran
Medications for Constipation increase …
the amount of water the stool absorbs in the gut
Laxative type (MiraLax) may be used …
as bowel prep prior to GI procedures
the 2 generic medications under ‘Medications for Constipation’ are:
Docusate and Polyethylene Glycol 3350 (PEG)
the brand name for ‘Docusate’ is …
Colace
the brand name for ‘Polyethylene Glycol 3350 (PEG)’ is …
MiraLax
Medications for Irritable Bowel/Cramping work by …
slowing the natural movements of the gut and by relaxing muscles of the stomach and small intestines
the generic medication under ‘Medications for Irritable Bowel/Cramping’ is:
Dicyclomine
the brand name for ‘Dicyclomine’ is …
Bentyl