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Memory updated Here's a brief description of each category of gastrointestinal (GI) drugs along with their trade and generic names: Electrolyte Modifiers Description: These agents help maintain electrolyte balance in the body. Trade/Generic Names: Calcium Carbonate (Tums, Caltrate) Calcium Gluconate (Kalcinate) Potassium Chloride (Klor-Con, Micro-K) Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda, Alka-Seltzer) Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate (Kayexalate) Gastric Mucosa Protectors Description: These drugs protect the stomach lining and reduce acid production. Trade/Generic Names: Famotidine (Pepcid) Ranitidine (Zantac) Cimetidine (Tagamet) Nizatidine (Axid) Esomeprazole (Nexium) Omeprazole (Prilosec) Pantoprazole (Protonix) Lansoprazole (Prevacid) Misoprostol (Cytotec) Sucralfate (Carafate) Antidiarrheals Description: These medications help reduce diarrhea. Trade/Generic Names: Bismuth Subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol) Atropine (Atropen) Hyoscyamine (Levsin) Diphenoxylate/Atropine (Lomotil) Loperamide (Imodium) Codeine (Various) Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Treatments Description: Medications specifically aimed at treating symptoms of IBS. Trade/Generic Names: Alosetron (Lotronex) Laxatives/Bowel Preps/Antiflatulents Description: These drugs aid in relieving constipation, preparing the bowel for procedures, or reducing gas. Trade/Generic Names: Psyllium (Metamucil) Methylcellulose (Citrucel) Polyethylene Glycol/Electrolyte (MiraLAX, GoLYTELY) Simethicone (Gas-X) Sennoside (Senokot) Bisacodyl (Dulcolax) Lactulose (Enulose) Docusate Calcium/Docusate Sodium (Surfak/Colace) Magnesium Oxide/Magnesium Sulfate/Magnesium Hydroxide (Mag-Ox/Epsom Salt/Milk of Magnesia) Antiemetics Description: Medications used to prevent or treat nausea and vomiting. Trade/Generic Names: Scopolamine (Transderm Scop) Meclizine (Antivert) Prochlorperazine (Compazine) Metoclopramide (Reglan) Ondansetron (Zofran) Appetite Stimulants Description: These drugs are used to stimulate appetite, often in conditions like cancer or AIDS. Trade/Generic Names: Dronabinol (Marinol) Nabilone (Cesamet) | Quizalize