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Probiotics Helpful in Reducing Antibiotic-Related Diarrhea

May 09, 2012

Probiotics seem to be effective in preventing and treating antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD), but more research is needed to know which probiotics are most effective for specific antibiotics.

Persistent Constipation Rates May Be Lower Than Reported

April 30, 2012

The clinical symptoms of persistent and nonpersistent chronic constipation (CC) are similar, with persistent CC estimated to have a prevalence of 3%.

AAN: Migraine Prevalence Up in Celiac Disease, IBD Patients

April 30, 2012

Patients with celiac disease or inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and those self-classified with gluten sensitivity (GS) have increased prevalence of migraine.

Erosive, but Not Nonerosive, GERD Ups Esophageal CA Risk

April 26, 2012

Patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease with a history of esophagitis are at increased risk for esophageal adenocarcinoma, although the absolute risk is low.

Lower Small-Bowel Obstruction Risk With Laparoscopy

April 19, 2012

Laparoscopic surgical procedures are associated with a lower incidence of small-bowel obstruction (SBO) compared with open surgery.

Chlorpromazine

Gastrointestinal Tract > Nausea

Chlorpromazine HCl 10mg, 25mg, 50mg, 100mg, 200mg; tabs; contains parabens.

COLACE GLYCERIN SUPP. LAXATIVE FOR INFANTS AND CHILDREN

Gastrointestinal Tract > Constipation and bowel cleansers

Glycerin USP 1.2g.

FLEET BISACODYL ENEMA

Gastrointestinal Tract > Constipation and bowel cleansers

Bisacodyl 10mg; per 30mL; latex-free.

GAVISCON

Gastrointestinal Tract > Hyperacidity, GERD, and ulcers

Aluminum hydroxide 80mg, magnesium trisilicate 20mg; chew tabs.

GAVISCON EXT STR TABS

Gastrointestinal Tract > Hyperacidity, GERD, and ulcers

Aluminum hydroxide 160mg, magnesium carbonate 105mg; chew tabs.

Gastrointestinal Tract > Colorectal disorders

IMMUNOMODULATORS (eg, natalizumab): Natalizumab binds to leukocytes, except neutrophils, at the α4-subunit of their α4β1 and α4β7 integrins to block ...
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Gastrointestinal Tract > Constipation and bowel cleansers

Constipation may be defined as a condition where a patient has fewer than three bowel movements per week. Common causes ...
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Gastrointestinal Tract > Diarrhea

Diarrhea may be caused by bacterial or viral infections, food intolerances, parasites, intestinal disease, bowel disorders, surgery, reactions to medications, ...
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Gastrointestinal Tract > Digestive and biliary disorders

BILE ACIDS: Bile acids (eg, ursodiol) stimulate bile flow, inhibit cholesterol synthesis, promote cholesterol excretion, and are involved in the ...
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Gastrointestinal Tract > Hyperacidity, GERD, and ulcers

The management of GERD focuses on the reduction of gastric acidity, increasing lower esophageal sphincter pressure, or enhancing esophageal motility. ...
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Treatment Update: PediPirox^™-4 Nail Kit (ciclopirox topical solution, 8%)

April 25, 2012

Update on Melanoma Treatment: SYLATRON™ (peg-interferon alfa-2b) for injection, for subcutaneous use

January 23, 2012

Acute Pain Update: SPRIX^® (ketorolac tromethamine) Nasal Spray 15.75 mg per spray

November 29, 2011

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Treatments

February 09, 2012

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) dosing regimens chart (5-HT3 receptor antagonist, anticholinergic [with or without barbiturates or benzodiazepeines] GI motility enhancer).

Antiemetic Medications

April 19, 2011

A list of drugs used for the treatment of nausea. The chart includes the formulations, strengths, and usual doses for each antiemetic drug product.

Bowel Cleansers

November 15, 2010

Bowel cleansing products comparison chart (hyperosmotics, isosmotics, isosmotic/stimulant laxative combinations, osmotics) used for colonoscopy preparation.

Evaluation of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

April 09, 2010

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) evaluation chart based on Manning Criteria and Rome III Diagnostic Criteria.

H. pylori Eradication Options for Peptic Ulcer Disease

October 08, 2009

Helicobacter pylori treatment chart for peptic ulcer disease.