G
Galantamine (Reminyl), 292292
Garlic(Allium sativum), 132
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
antacids, 342
anticholinergics, 342
gastrointestinal stimulants, 343–344
histamine2 blockers, 342–343
overview, 341
pepsin inhibitors, 343
prostaglandin E1 analogue, 343
proton pump inhibitors, 343
tranquilizers, 341
Gastrointestinal system
anti-diarrhea drugs, 335–337
antiemetics
anticholinergics, 332–333
antihistamines, 332
benzodiazepines, 333
cannabinoids (for cancer patients), 334
dopamine antagonists, 333
glucocorticoids, 334
miscellaneous, 334
serotonin antagonists, 333
constipation
bulk-forming, 339
emollients, 340
osmotics (saline), 338
overview, 337–338
stimulants (contact or irritants), 338–339
emetics, 335
gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
antacids, 342
anticholinergics, 342
gastrointestinal stimulants, 343–344
histamine2 blockers, 342–343
overview, 341
pepsin inhibitors, 343
prostaglandin E1 analogue, 343
proton pump inhibitors, 343
tranquilizers, 341
overview, 329–331, 344
peptic ulcer, 340–341
quiz, 345–346
vomiting, 331–332
Gate control theory, 307
Gemfibrozil (Lopid), 368
Gender and drug effects, 37
Generic name, 6
Genetic factors, 85
Gentamicin, 231t, 404 t
GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). See
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Gestational diabetes mellitus, 393
Ginger(Zingiber), 132
Ginko(Ginkgo biloba),132–133
Ginseng(Panax ginseng), 133
Glaucoma, 400
angle-closure glaucoma, 400
chronic open-angle glaucoma, 400
Glimepiride (Amryl), 395
Glipizide (Glucotrol), 395
Glucagon, 396
Glucocorticoids, 334, 389
Glyburide (DiaBeta, Micronase), 395
Glycerin, 405t
Glycosides, 350
Gold salts
contraindicated with breastfeeding, 55
GoLYTELY, 338
Gout, 200
Granisetron (Kytril), 333H
Halcinonide (Halog), 379t
Hallucinogens, 74
Haloperidol (Haldol), 297t, 333
Hashish, 70t,73–74
Heart, 348
Heart failure medications, 351
Heparin, 365
interaction with cephalosporins, 217
Herbal therapy
commonly used herbs
aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis), 131
chamomile(Matricaria recutita), 131
dong quai (Angelica sinesis), 132
echinacea(Echinacea angustifolia), 132
garlic(Allium sativum), 132
ginger(Zingiber), 132
ginko(Ginkgo biloba),132–133
ginseng(Panax ginseng), 133
kave kava (Piper methysticum), 133
licorice(Glycyrrhiza glabra), 133(^446) Index