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A GI cocktail is a mixture of medications used to treat symptoms of dyspepsia, such as indigestion, chest and abdominal pain, and other gastrointestinal problems. It generally contains viscous lidocaine, an antacid, and an anticholinergic.
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While it has been widely used in the treatment of dyspepsia, studies have suggested that the GI cocktail is only as effective as antacids alone.
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Summary
A gastrointestinal cocktail, (also known as a GI cocktail or gastric cocktail), is a mixture of medications used to treat symptoms of dyspepsia The GI cocktail generally contains a mixture of viscous lidocaine, an antacid, and an anticholinergic. The GI cocktail is commonly prescribed in the hospital or emergency department, and has been used to help distinguish chest pain as either gastrointestinal or cardiac. While it has been widely used in the treatment of dyspepsia, studies have suggested that the GI cocktail is only as effective as antacids alone.
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Patients with epigastric pain or dyspepsia are often given “ GI cocktails,” which typically contain antacid (aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, and calcium carbonate) and lidocaine (viscous or a suspension), sometimes coupled…
The Death of the “GI Cocktail” - NEJM Journal Watch
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A GI cocktail is a mixture of medications used to treat indigestion, chest and abdominal pain, and other symptoms of gastrointestinal problems. They generally contain viscous lidocaine, an anticholinergic, and an antacid, and can also treat peptic or stomach ulcers. Although there is no clear, up-to-date evidence that suggests GI cocktails are particularly effective, some studies have suggested that they are only as effective as plain antacids.
Can GI Cocktails Actually Relieve Indigestion? - WebMD
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A gastrointestinal (GI) cocktail, also known as a gastric cocktail, is a combination of different medicines you can drink aimed at relieving digestive upset and chest pain. What exactly is in a gastric cocktail can vary, and its effectiveness is highly debated.
GI Cocktail: Indigestion Fix or Antacid Hoax? - Verywell Health
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gi cocktail - UpToDate Adult Patient Graphics Showing results for GI cocktail (Viscous lidocaine and antacid) Initial evaluation and management of suspected acute coronary syndrome (myocardial infarction, unstable angina) in…
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