Acid Reducers

Question 1

Bismuth subsalicylate

Indications?

Dosage Forms?

Answer 1

Pepto-Bismol
* Avoid use in pregnant patients
* May cause constipation and turning of the stools & tongue black

Diarrhea, heartburn, upset stomach

Oral solid, liquid

Question 2

Sodium bicarbonate

Indications?

Dosage Forms?

Answer 2

Alka-Seltzer
* May cause belching
* Use with caution in patients with heart failure

Heartburn, upset stomach

Oral solid

Question 2

Calcium carbonate

Indications?

Dosage Forms?

Answer 2

Tums
* Interacts with many meds (levothyroxine, ciprofloxacin, etc)
* May cause constipation
* Use with caution in patients with heart failure

Heartburn, upset stomach

Oral solid, liquid

Question 3

Cimetidine

Indications?

Dosage Forms?

Answer 3

Tagamet
* Beers med
* Interacts with many meds (fluoxetine, statins, etc.)

Heartburn, upset stomach, GERD

Oral solid, liquid

Question 4

Famotidine

Indications?

Dosage Forms?

Answer 4

Pepcid
* Beers med

Heartburn, upset stomach, GERD

Injectable, oral powder (suspension), oral solid

Question 5

Nizatidine

Indications?

Dosage Forms?

Answer 5

Axid
* Beers med

Heartburn, upset stomach, GERD

Oral solid

Question 6

Dexlansoprazole

Indications?

Dosage Forms?

Answer 6

Dexilant
* Beers med
* May cause osteoporosis and pneumonia (with prolonged use)

Heartburn, GERD

Oral solid

Question 7

Esomeprazole

Indications?

Dosage Forms?

Answer 7

Nexium
* Beers med
* May cause osteoporosis and pneumonia (with prolonged use)
* Oral dosage forms should be taken at least 60 minutes before a meal

Heartburn, upset stomach, GERD

Injectable, oral powder (suspension), oral solid

Question 8

Lansoprazole

Indications?

Dosage Forms?

Answer 8

Prevacid
* Beers med
* May cause osteoporosis and pneumonia (with prolonged use)
* Should be taken at least 30 minutes before a meal

Heartburn, GERD

Oral solid

Question 9

Omeprazole

Indications?

Dosage Forms?

Answer 9

Prilosec
* Beers med
* May cause osteoporosis and pneumonia (with prolonged use)
* Should be taken at least 60 minutes before a meal

Heartburn, upset stomach, GERD

Oral powder (suspension), oral solid

Question 10

Pantoprazole

Indications?

Dosage Forms?

Answer 10

Protonix
* Beers med
* May cause osteoporosis and pneumonia (with prolonged use)
* Oral dosage forms should be taken at least 30 to 60 minutes before a meal

Heartburn, GERD

Injectable, oral powder (suspension), oral solid

Question 11

Rabeprazole

Indications?

Dosage Forms?

Answer 11

Aciphex
* Beers med
* May cause osteoporosis and pneumonia (with prolonged use)
* Should be taken at least 30 to 60 minutes before a meal

Heartburn, upset stomach, GERD

Oral solid

Question 12

Calcium carbonate/magnesium hydroxide

Indications?

Dosage Forms?

Answer 12

Mylanta
* Interacts with many meds (levothyroxine, ciprofloxacin, etc.)
* May cause constipation or diarrhea
* Use with caution in patients with kidney failure

Heartburn

Oral solid, liquid

Question 13

Aluminum hydroxide/magnesium hydroxide

Indications?

Dosage Forms?

Answer 13

Gaviscon
* Interacts with many meds (levothyroxine, ciprofloxacin, etc.)
* May cause constipation or diarrhea
* Use with caution in patients with kidney failure

Heartburn

Oral solid, liquid