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Gastric Drugs D-M |
Available by
Brand or Generic Version |
Pharmacy |
| Detrol LA |
Detrol LA Brand (tolterodine tartrate) USA Only |
OPS |
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Detrol LA (tolterodine) is an antimuscarinic agent used to treat
overactive bladder. |
| Dicyclomine + Actmnphen. |
Dicyclomine Plus Acetaminophen |
EMo |
Dicyclomine is in a class of medications called anticholinergics and is used for treating irritable bowel
syndrome (IBS). It relieves muscle spasms in the gastrointestinal tract by blocking the the effects of
acetylcholine, the chemical transmitter that nerves release in order to cause muscles to contract.
Acetaminophen is an analgesic. |
| Domperidone |
Domperidone by Hexal, Ranbaxy and others |
GP |
| Domcolic |
Domcolic Brand (Domperidone) by Zydus n/a Canada |
MD |
Domperidone is a medicine that increases the movements or
contractions of the stomach and bowel.
It is also used to treat nausea and vomiting caused by other drugs
treating Parkinson's Disease. |
| Dulcolax n/a Canada |
Dulcolax Brand by German Remedies (Bisacodyl) |
MD |
| Dulcolax n/a Canada |
Dulcolax Brand by Novartis or Generic Bisacodyl |
MD |
A laxative, is used on a short-term basis to treat constipation. It
also is used to empty the bowels
before surgery and examinations such as X-ray procedures using
barium enemas. |
|
Duphalac |
Duphalac (Lactulose) |
GP |
Duphalac is both non-addictive and non-irritating to the bowel. Its effect is so mild that even
pregnant women, nursing mothers and children may take DuphalacŪ. Lactulose is a laxative.
It is used for the relief of constipation, including chronic constipation, as directed by your doctor.
Lactulose cannot be utilised by the human body, which makes it also suitable for diabetics. |
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Famotidine |
Famotidin Brand (Famotidine) by Cadila n/a Canada |
MD |
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Famotidine |
Famotidine n/a Canada |
XL |
Famotidin is used to treat and prevent the recurrence of ulcers and
to treat other conditions where
the stomach makes too much acid. Famotidine is also used to treat or
prevent occasional heartburn,
acid indigestion, or sour stomach. |
| Gastractiv |
Gastractiv (Domperidone) by Ethnor n/a Canada |
MD |
Domperidone increases the movements or contractions of the stomach
and bowel. Domperidone is
also used to treat nausea and vomiting caused by drugs that are used
to treat Parkinson's Disease. |
| Imodium |
Imodium (Loperamide) Brand (Johnson and Johnson) |
SS |
| Imodium |
Loperamide Generic Imodium) |
EM |
| Imodium n/a Canada |
Imodium (Loperamide) Brand by Ethnor or Generic |
MD |
| Imodium |
Imodium and Imodium Plus (Loperamide) by McNeil |
GP |
Imodium slows the rate at which the stomach and intestines move. It
increases the density of
stools and reduces the amount of fluid in the stool. Imodium is also
used for symptomatic relief of
acute and chronic diarrhea. Imodium can be used to reduce the amount
of stool from an
ileostomy (surgical diversion of the bowel). Before taking Imodium,
tell your doctor if you have a
condition that could be complicated by constipation; have ulcerative
colitis; have liver disease;
have blood or mucus in the stool; have a fever of 101 degrees
Fahrenheit or higher, or are taking
an antibiotic. Discuss with your doctor if you are pregnant or
breast feeding.
Do not give to a child under the age of 2. |
| Lan |
Lan (Lansoprazole/Prevacid) n/a Canada |
MD |
| Lan 15 |
Lan 15 (Lansoprazole/Prevacid) Brand by Intas |
MD |
| Lansoprazole |
Lansoprazole n/a Canada |
XL |
Lansoprazole increases the amount of acid produced in the stomach.
It is used to treat and prevent
stomach and intestinal ulcers, erosive esophagitis (damage to the
esophagus from stomach acid),
and other conditions involving excessive stomach acid such as
Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
Lansoprazole is in a class of drugs called proton pump inhibitors (PPI)
which block the enzyme in the
wall of the stomach that produces acid. |
| Lomac/Prilosec |
Lomac (Omeprazole) Generic n/a Canada |
MD |
Omeprazole is in a class of drugs called proton pump inhibitors (PPI)
which block the enzyme in the
wall of the stomach that produces acid. Lomac decreases the amount
of acid produced in the stomach
and is used to treat ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD
or heartburn), and other
conditions involving excessive stomach acid production. |
| Lomotil n/a Canada |
Lomotil Brand (Atropine and Diphenoxylate) by RPG |
MD |
Lomotil (atropine and diphenoxylate) is a mixture of two drugs that
together form an anti diarrhea
medication. It prevents spasms in the muscles of the gut and bladder
by relaxing them, and can slow
the function of the bowel to treat diarrhea. Notify your doctor if
you have other medical conditions and
all medications you are taking. People taking Lomotil should avoid
alcoholic drinks as the two
together could have an increased sedative effect. Take care to avoid
alcohol from unexpected
sources, such as over the counter cough suppressants or cold
products. |
|
Losec n/a Canada |
Losec - AstraZeneca - 10mg or 20mg or 40mg |
MD |
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Losec |
Losec - Generic - 10mg or 20mg or 40mg |
EMo |
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Losec (Omeprazole) See: Lomac above |
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Lupizole/Prevacid |
Lupizole Brand (Lansoprazole) by Cadila n/a Canada |
MD |
Lansoprazole is indicated for short-term treatment (up to 4 weeks)
for healing and symptom relief
of an active duodenal ulcer. Lansoprazole |
| Mebendazole |
Mebendazole (Generic) - worm infections n/a Canada |
MD |
| Mebendazole |
Mebendazole (Lomper Brand by Esteve) |
GP |
| Mebendazole/Mebex |
Mebex Brand by Cipla or Mebendazole (Generic) |
MD |
Mebendazole belongs to the family of medicines called anthelmintics.
Anthelmintics are medicines used
in the treatment of worm infections. Mebendazole is used to treat:
Common roundworms (ascariasis);
Hookworm infections (uncinariasis); Pinworms (enterobiasis;
oxyuriasis); Whipworms (trichuriasis);
and More than one worm infection at a time. This medicine may also
be used for other worm infections
as determined by your doctor. |
| Mesacol/Asacol |
Mesacol Brand (Mesalamine) by Sun Pharma |
MD |
| Mesacol/Asacol |
Mesalamine (Generic) n/a Canada |
MD |
| Mesalamine/Asacol |
Mesalamine (Generic) and Asacol Brand |
SS |
Mesalamine works as an anti-inflammatory agent in treating
ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.
Its benefit is believed to be due to a topical effect on the
inflamed bowel. |
| Metoclopramide
HCl |
Metoclopramide - Generic Reglan |
MS |
Metoclopramide increases the contractions of the stomach and small
intestine, helping the passage of
food. It is given to treat the symptoms of diabetic gastroparesis, a
condition in which the stomach does
not contract. These symptoms include vomiting, nausea, heartburn,
feeling of indigestion, persistent
fullness after meals, and appetite loss. Reglan is also used, for
short periods, to treat heartburn in
people with gastroesophageal reflux disorder. In addition, it is
given to prevent nausea and vomiting
caused by cancer chemotherapy and surgery. Metoclopramide may impair
the mental and/or physical
abilities required for the performance of hazardous tasks such as
operating machinery or driving a
motor vehicle. Reglan may cause mild to severe depression. If you
have suffered from depression in
the past, make sure your doctor is aware of it. Reglan may not be
the best drug for you. |
| Misoprost |
Misoprost Brand (Misoprostol) by Cipla n/a Canada |
MD |
| Misoprostol |
Cytotec Brand (Misoprostol) by Pfizer |
GP |
Misoprostol prevents stomach ulcers and stomach irritation in
patients taking pain and arthritis drugs
such as aspirin or ibuprofen, for long periods of time.
If you are a woman of childbearing age, you may take misoprostol to
prevent ulcers only if you have
had a negative pregnancy test in the past 2 weeks and if you use a
reliable method of birth control
while taking misoprostol. Misoprostol may cause miscarriages,
premature labor, or birth defects.
Discuss with your doctor about the risks of taking misoprostol. |
| Motilium |
Domperidone - Generic Motilium |
MS |
| Motilium |
Motilium by Esteve |
GP |
Domperidone is an Anti-emetic and Dopaminergic blocking agent that
helps the stomach to empty
more quickly in people where this is a problem. It helps to reduce
reflux (stomach acid coming
back up) and the sensation of fullness. Domperidone is also used to
prevent stomach problems
associated with the use of certain medications used to treat
Parkinson's disease. Domperidone
should be given only by or under the immediate supervision of your
doctor.
Brand MotiliumŪ10 is a remedy developed to relieve queasy, heavy
bloated stomach symptoms
such as feeling sick or queasy (nausea), excessive fullness, heavy
bloated feeling, burping (belching)
and stomach ache (general discomfort or a dull ache). |
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