Antacid Flashcards
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Pharmacology and presentation of Antacid?
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Aluminium Hydroxide 200mg; Magnesium Hydroxide 200mg; Simethicone 20mg (Mylanta Chewable)
Helps reduce stomach acidity; act as anti-flatulent and reduce buildup of gas in the stomach.
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Q
Indicators of Antacid?
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- Gastric upset, bloating and heartburn.
3
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Contraindications of Antacid?
- 12, 12, 2, SAV
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- Known allergy
- Age 12 or under
- Patient who is unable to understand instructions for self administration
- Vomiting
- Patient who has antacid tablets continuously for past 14 days
- The following medication types in the previous two hours: for heart disease; diabetes; gout; high blood pressure; epilepsy; arthritis; bacterial or fungal infection
4
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Cautions of Antacid?
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- Cardiac pain may mimic indigestion. If signs or symptoms appear similar to cardiac chest pain
- Check dose before administering due to varying presentations
5
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Side Effects of Antacid?
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- Constipation or diarrhoea.
6
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Dosing Regimes of Antacid?
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- Adults 2–4 tablets chewed and swallowed. Ideally between meals.
- Maximum 3–4 times daily as required.
7
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Notes for Antacid?
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- Permitted in sport
