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Table 5 Distribution of gastrointestinal medication types used by nurses

From: Gastrointestinal complaints in shift-working and day-working nurses in Iran

Type of medication

Day workers

Shift workers

Total

NSAID

4

50

54

H2 Blockers 1

3

24

27

Antacis 2

2

32

34

Cliniduim-C

1

17

18

Metoclopramide

0

10

10

Omeprazole

1

12

13

Laxatives 3

3

12

15

Dimethicone

0

3

3

  1. 1 histamine type 2 receptor antagonists: ranitidine, famotidin nizatidine, etc.
  2. 2 all aluminum/magnesium hydrocholoride, etc.
  3. 3 all kinds of laxative from various categories such as docustate, bisacodyl, sennacastor oil, etc.