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OTC nausea meds OTC antihistamines:
-meclizine
-dimenhydrinate
--for motion sickness



most potent antacid calcium carbonate



which is used more for GERD, PPIs or H2RA? PPIs



first generation antihistamines sedating
-chlorpheniramine
-diphenhydramine
-clemastine
-hydroxyzine



second generation antihistamines non sedating
-cetirizine
-loratidine
-fexofenidine



antihistamine SE seen in both generations
-CNS depression
-dizziness
-GI SE



PUD erosion of gastric and/or duodenal mucosa

,antacids alkaline compounds that chemically neutralize stomach acid
-choose based on the state of pts bowel movements



antacids that cause constipation aluminum hydroxide
-can also bind to pepsin, which can facilitate ulcer healing


calcium carbonate
-may cause acid rebound



ulcer treatment packs: H2 antagonist or PPI + an antacid + an antibiotic
-Prevpac has everything needed to cure H. Pylori and heal ulcer



diarrhea: if infection present: an antidiarrheal may NOT be indicated



PPIs omeprazole, esomeprazole, lansoprazole, pantoprazole
-inhibits H+ secretion by blocking H+/ATPase, the enzymes that make gastric acid
-taking long term causes *REBOUND GERD*
--have to be tapered off
--take a while to work



PPIs or H2RAs: which takes longer to work? PPIs



PPIs or H2RAs: which works longer? PPIs



methylprednisolone decreases synthesis and release of inflammatory mediators
-used short term when sympathomimetics cant control

, -given IV for status asthmaticus
-taper doses


SE: systemic
-NA+/H2O retention
-ulcers
-CV problems



beclomethasone decrease synthesis and release of inflammatory mediators
-not for asthmatics
-given by inhalation/aerosolized
-must taper with prolonged use
-increased PO/IV doses in times of stress




SE:
-decreased systemic SE d/t being aerosolized
-increased risk of oral candidiasis (thrush)



fluticasone decrease synthesis and release of inflammatory mediators
-not for asthmatics
-given by inhalation/aerosolized
-must taper with prolonged use
-increased PO/IV doses in times of stress




SE:

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