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neutralizes stomach acid to reduce symptoms of GERD
Calcium Carbonate (Tums)
Calcium Carbonate with magnesium hydroxide (Mylanta)
Sucralfate (Carafate) produces thick, gel-like substance coats the erosion |
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: reduces secretion of gastric acid
Cimetidine (Tagamet)
Famotidine (Pepcid)
Ranitidine (Zantac)
Nursing Intervention: Do not take H2Blockers with antacids |
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| PPI: Proton Pump Inhibitor |
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blocks enzyme responsible for secreting HCL acid/greater effect than H2 blocker and longer duration of action. Step-up approach.
Esomeprazole (Nexium)
Lansoprazole (Prevacid)
Omeprazole (Prilosec)
Pantoprazole (Protonix) |
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| Antibiotics to treat H.Pylori bacteria |
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requires combination approach (Antibiotics & PPI)
Amoxacillin (Amoxil)
Clarithromycin (Biaxin) |
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Ondansetron (Zofran)
Metoclopramide (Reglan) |
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| Laxatives: (Bulk-forming, stimulant, osmotic, or stool softener/surfactants) |
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Bisacodyl (Ducolax) stimulant
Psyllium (Metamucil), Calcium polycarbophil (FiberCon) bulk-forming
Docusatae (Colace) stool softener/surfactant
Magnesium hydroxide (Milk of magnesia) |
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Diphenoxylate (Lomotil): opioid, schedule V
Loperamide (Imodium): opioid with NO risk for dependence/OTC |
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