Antacids

Question 1

Aluminum hydroxide; calcium carbonate; magnesium trisilicate

Answer 1

Side effects: constipation, phosphate depletion.
monitor bowel pattern; is pt. sodium restricted?
aluminum and mag interferes with TETRACYCLINE ABSORPTION.
encourage fluids!

Question 2

signs of phosphate depletion

Answer 2

malaise, weakness, tremors, bone pain

Question 3

magnesium hydroxide

Answer 3

caution - excessive dose can produce nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
storage: room temp and tight lid!
dependence can occur/caution in RENAL disease.

Question 4

aluminum hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide

Answer 4

slight laxative effect, encourage fluid intake, caution with renal disease

Question 5

General considerations

Answer 5

neutralizes gastric acids, raises gastric pH, inactivates pepsin
may cause acid rebound between doses/metabolic acidosis.
Absorption of tetracyclines, quinolones, phenothiazides, iron preparations, isoniazid reduced if given with antacids.
Oral contraceptives and salicylates effectiveness- decreased