antacid families Flashcards
compounds included in the antacid family are
Aluminum
Magnesium
Calcium
Sodium
magnesium hydroxide is also called
milk of magnesia
magnesium hydroxide is ___ acting
rapid acting
magnesium hydroxide has a high ___ neutralizing capacity
high acid neutralizing capacity
magnesium hydroxide produces ____ lasting effects
long lasting effects
magnesium hydroxide is an antacid of
of choice
the most prominent adverse effect of magnesium hydroxide is
diarrhea
magnesium hydroxide is usually taken in combination with _____ that promotes constipation
aluminum hydroxide
magnesium hydroxide is avoided in patients with undiagnosed ___ pain
undiagnosed abdominal pain
magnesium hydroxide is frequently used as a
laxative
use magnesium hydroxide with caution in patients with ___ failure
renal failure
aluminum hydroxide is relatively low in
ANC
aluminum hydroxide has effects of ___ duration
effects of long duration
aluminum hydroxide is widely used in combination with ____
magnesium hydroxide
aluminum hydroxide can cause
constipation