Gastrointestinal system drugs

generic name common trade name(s) common use(s)

cimetidine Tagamet ulcers, acid-peptic disorders, and occasional heartburn

diphenoxylate and atropine (http://www.britannica.com/eb/article?eu=11281) Lofene, Logen, Lomotil, Lonox diarrhea

esomeprazole Nexium GERD and other acid-peptic disorders

ipecac syrup Ipecac poisoning

kaolin (http://www.britannica.com/eb/article?eu=45675) and pectin (http://www.britannica.com/eb/article?eu=60390) Kaopectate diarrhea

lansoprazole Prevacid GERD and other acid-peptic disorders

loperamide Imodium diarrhea

magnesium sulfate Epsom salt constipation

metoclopramide Clopra, Maxolon, Metoclopram,

Reglan stomach pain and bloating, improve stomach emptying

misoprostal Cytotec prevention of ulcers from taking anti-inflammatory drugs

omeprazole Prilosec GERD and other acid-peptic disorders

ondansetron Zofran nausea and vomiting

promethazine (http://www.britannica.com/eb/article?eu=63091) Phenergan motion sickness

rabeprazole AcipHex GERD and other acid-peptic disorders

ranitidine Zantac ulcers, GERD, and other acid-peptic disorders

scopolamine (http://www.britannica.com/eb/article?eu=68041) Isopto Hyoscine, Scopace motion sickness

sucralfate Carafate ulcers