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Brand: Prilosec Generic: omeprazole (oh- mep -rah- zole ) Classification: proton pump inhibitor FDA approved in 1989 Indications: Hypersecretion Part of H-pylori therapy Duodenal Ulcers ; Heartburn; GERD (Gastric Esophageal Reflux Disease; Unlabeled uses: Posterior Laryngitis;
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Brand: Prilosec Generic: omeprazole (oh-mep-rah-zole) Classification: proton pump inhibitor FDA approved in 1989 Indications: Hypersecretion Part of H-pylori therapy Duodenal Ulcers; Heartburn; GERD (Gastric Esophageal Reflux Disease; Unlabeled uses: Posterior Laryngitis; Dosage forms: Prilosec/Omeprazole Capsules 10mg, 20mg, 40mg Prilosec OTC Tablets 20mg
Brand: Nexium Generic: esomeprazole (es-oh-mep-rah-zole) Classification: proton pump inhibitor FDA approved in 2001 Indications: GERD; Erosive Esophagitis; Risk reduction of NSAID induced gastric ulcers; h. pylori infection; Dosage forms: Nexium (Brand Only) DR Capsules 20mg, 40mg Nexium I.V. Powder for Injection Freeze Dried 20mg, 40mg Warning Labels: http://video.google.com/videosearch?gbv=2&hl=en&q=h%20pylori&ndsp=20&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=iv
Brand: Prevacid Generic: lansoprazole (lan-soh-prah-zole) Classification: proton pump inhibitor FDA Approved in 1995 Indications: Duodenal Ulcers; Erosive Esophagitis; (GERD); Gastric Ulcers; Unlabeled uses: Treatment of GERD in infants and children; Dosage forms: Prevacid (Brand Only) DR Capsules 15mg, 30mg Prevacid DR Granules for oral suspension 15mg Prevacid DR Oral Desintigrating Tablets 15mg Prevacid IV Powder for Injection 30mg/vial
Brand: Aciphex Generic: rabeprazole (ray-bep-rah-zole) Classification: proton pump inhibitor FDA approved in 1999 Indications: Duodenal Ulcers; Erosive Ulcerative Esophagitis; GERD; h. pylori eradication; Hyper secretory conditions; Unlabeled uses: Treatment of Gastric Ulcers; Dosage forms: Aciphex (Brand Only) DR Tablets 20mg
Brand: Protonix Generic: pantoprazole (pan-toh-prah-zole) Classification: proton pump inhibitor FDA approved in 2000 Indications: Erosive Esophagitis; GERD; Unlabeled uses: Treatment of Duodenal Ulcers; Dosage forms: Protonix Delayed Release Tablets 20mg, 40mg Protonix I.V. Powder for Injection 40mg/vial
Brand: Kapidex Generic: dexlansoprazole Classification: Proton Pump Inhibitor FDA approved in 2009 Indications: Duodenal Ulcers; Benign Gastric Ulcers; GERD; Upper GI Bleeding; Heartburn; Dosage forms: Capsules: 30mg and 60mg Additional Info: Only studied and approved for a 6 month therapy. do not crush or chew. Kapidex may be sprinkled on applesauce Side effects include diarrhea and flatulence
Brand: Zantac Generic: ranitidine (ran-ih-tah-dine) Classification: histamine H2 antagonist FDA approved in 1983 Indications: Duodenal Ulcer; GERD; Erosive Esophagitis; Heartburn; Dosage forms: Ranitidine/Zantac 75 (OTC) 75mg Ranitidine/Zantac 150 (OTC) 150mg Ranitidine/Zantac (Rx) Tablets 150mg, 300mg Zantac EFFERdose Tablets 25mg, 150mg Ranitidine/Zantac Syrup 15mg/ml Ranitidine/Zantac Injection 1mg/ml, 25mg/ml
Brand: Pepcid Generic: famotidine (fam-oh-ti-dine) Classification: histamine H2 antagonist FDA approved in 1986 Indications: Duodenal Ulcer; GERD; Heartburn; Dosage forms: Pepcid AC/Famotidine (OTC) 10mg Pepcid AC Maximum Strength 20mg Pepcid/Famotidine (Rx) 20mg, 40mg; Pepcid AC Gelcaps/Chewtabs (OTC) 10mg; Pepcid RPD (Rx) Oral Disintegrating Tablets 20mg, 40mg Pepcid/Famotidine (Rx) Injection 10mg/ml, 20mg/50ml;
Brand: TUMS Generic: Calcium Carbonate Classification: antacid Indications: Neutralizes acid already present. Low Amount of Calcium in the Blood, Prevention of a Low Amount of Calcium in the Blood, Osteoporosis, Post-Menopausal Osteoporosis Prevention, Indigestion Dosage forms: tums forms Side effects: May cause rebound in acid More common side effects may include:Chalky taste, constipation, diarrhea, increased thirst, stomach cramps
Brand: Cytotec Generic: misoprostol (mis-oh-pro-stole) Classification: prostaglandins FDA approved in 1988 Indications: Treatment for NSAID induced Ulcers; Unlabeled uses: Cervical ripening and labor induction; Termination of pregnancy; Postpartum hemmorrhage; Idiopathic Constipation; Dosage forms: Cytotec/Misoprostol Tablets 100mcg, 200mcg; Warning Labels: may cause abortion, premature labor and or birth defects. Do not touch if pregnant
Brand: Bentyl/Byclomine/Di-Spaz Generic: dicyclomine (di-cy-cloh-meen) Classification: antispasmodic Indications: Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome; Dosage forms: Bentyl/Dicyclomine/Byclomine/Di-Spaz Capsules 10mg, 20mg Tablets 20mg; Bentyl/Dicyclomine Syrup 10mg/5ml Bentyl/Dicyclomine/Dibent/Dilomine/Di-Spaz Or-Tyl Injection 10mg/ml Warning Labels: AACD; Take 30 min prior to meals;
Brand: Levsin Generic: hyoscyamine sulfate (hi-oh-sigh-ah-meen-sul-fate) Classification: antispasmodic Indications: To aid in the control of gastric secretions; Adjunctive therapy to irritable colon, spastic Colon, peptic ulcers; Dosage forms: Levsin/Hyoscyamine Sulfate Tablets 0.125mg, 0.15mg Levsin/Hyoscyamine Sulfate XR Tablets 0.375mg Levsin/Hyoscyamine Sulfate SL Tablets 0.125mg LevsinElixer 0.125mg/5ml Levsin XR Capsules 0.375mg Warnings: : sun sensitivity, dry mouth, dizzy drowsy. Watch heat, may cause heat prostration
Brand: Mylicon Generic: simethicone Classification: antiflatulent Indications: flatulence, colic Dosage forms: Liquid drops: 40 mg per 0.6 ml. Chewable tablets: 40mg, 80mg, 125mg. Tablets: 60mg, 95mg. Capsules: 125mgWarning Labels:
Brand: Reglan Generic: metoclopramide (meh-toh-cloh-prah-myde) Classification: GI stimulant Indications: Stimulate Gastric Emptying for radiological Examinations; Reduction of Post-Op N&V; Unlabeled Uses: Improve Lactation; Dosage forms: Reglan/Metaclopramide Tablets 5mg, 10mg; Reglan/Metaclopramide Syrup 5mg/5ml; Reglan/Metaclopramide Injection 5mg/ml; Warning Labels: AACD; Take 30 min prior to meals;
Brand: Miralax/Glycolax Generic: polyethylene glycol (pah-lee-eth-ah-leen-gly-call) Classification: bowel evacuant Indications: Treatment of constipation (increase water retention in stools) Dosage forms: Glycolax 255g, 527g granuals to mix With 8 oz of water. Now available OTC
Brand: Colace/DOSS Generic: docusate sodium (dock-you-sayt-soh-de-um) Classification: stool softener Indications: Stool softener; Treatment of constipation; promotes water and fat retention in the stool for easier passing Dosage forms: Colace/DOS/Various Brands Tablets 100mg; Capsules 50mg, 100mg, 250mg Soft Gel Capsules 50mg, 100mg, 250mg Syrup 20mg/ml, 50mg/5ml;
Brand: Dulcolax Generic: bisacodyl (bih-sah-co-dill) Classification: laxative Indications: Treatment of constipation; Dosage forms: Dulcolax/Bisacodyl/Various EC Tablets 5mg Dulcolax/Bisacodyl/Various DR Tablets 10mg Dulcolax/Bisacodyl/Various Suppositories 10mg Warning Labels: Swallow EC and DR tablets whole; Remove foil from suppositories prior to insertion; short term use only may cause dependence
Brand: Lomotil Generic: diphenoxylate HCL w/Atropine sulfate (di-fen-oxy-layt-h-c-l-with-ah-tro-peen-sul-fayt) Classification: antidiarrheal Indications: Adjunctive therapy in the management of Diarrhea; Dosage forms: Lomotil (Brand/Generic) Tablets 2.5mg Lomotil (Brand/Generic) Liquid 2.5mg/5ml Warning Labels: AACD; May cause dry mouth; Controlled because of opiate based ingredient
Brand: Imodium Generic: loperamide (low-pear-ah-myde) Classification: antidiarrheal Indications: Control and symptomatic relief of acute Nonspecific diarrhea and chronic diarrhea; Unlabeled uses: Travelers Diahrrhea Dosage forms: Imodium A-D Caplets (OTC) 2mg; Imodium A-D/Loperamide Capsules 2mg Warning Labels:
Brand: Xenical/Alli Generic: orlistat Classification: lipase inhibitor Indications: Weight loss/management inhibits dietary fat absorption by 30% Dosage forms: Warning Labels: oily flatulence. Patients are warned to take multivitamin to ensure adequate absorption of fat soluble vitamins and beta carotene. Alli=OTC