Aluminum Hydroxide (Amphojel)

Question 1

What class of drug is Aluminum Hydroxide (Amphojel)?

Answer 1

• Antacid

Question 2

Aluminum Hydroxide (Amphojel) is given to the patient with…

Answer 2

• GERD
• PUD

Question 3

What does Aluminum Hydroxide (Amphojel) do?

Answer 3

• Neutralizes gastric HCL acid (raising stomach pH), inhibiting the action of pepsin.

Question 4

What is the pt teaching (re: diet) for Aluminum Hydroxide (Amphojel)?

Answer 4

• Increase your fiber intake when taking this medication (to prevent intestinal obstruction).

Question 5

What electrolyte factors do we keep in mind regarding Aluminum Hydroxide (Amphojel)?

Answer 5

• contains significant amounts of sodium.
• can cause hypophosphatemia; treats hyperphosphatemia.

Question 6

Aluminum Hydroxide (Amphojel) should not be taken w/in 1-2hrs of what classes of drugs?

Answer 6

• H2 Receptor Blockers
• Antibiotics
• Iron Preparations
• Corticosteroids
• Enteric Coated Medications

Question 7

SFX of Aluminum Hydroxide (Amphojel)?

Answer 7

• Constipation
• Neurotoxicity
• Osteomalacia
• Bone Pain
• Muscle Weakness
• Intestinal Obstruction
• Chronic Use: Bone and CNS Toxicity

Question 8

When/how should Aluminum Hydroxide (Amphojel) be taken?

Answer 8

• This medication should be taken 1 hour after meals, and at bedtime.
• May take with water or fruit juice

Question 9

When should those with esophagitis reflux take Aluminum Hydroxide (Amphojel)?

Answer 9

• 20-40 minutes after meals, instead of 1 hour.