Table 5.
Distribution of gastrointestinal medication types used by nurses
| Type of medication | Day workers | Shift workers | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| NSAID | 4 | 50 | 54 |
| H2 Blockers1 | 3 | 24 | 27 |
| Antacis2 | 2 | 32 | 34 |
| Cliniduim-C | 1 | 17 | 18 |
| Metoclopramide | 0 | 10 | 10 |
| Omeprazole | 1 | 12 | 13 |
| Laxatives3 | 3 | 12 | 15 |
| Dimethicone | 0 | 3 | 3 |
1 histamine type 2 receptor antagonists: ranitidine, famotidin nizatidine, etc.
2 all aluminum/magnesium hydrocholoride, etc.
3 all kinds of laxative from various categories such as docustate, bisacodyl, sennacastor oil, etc.