Antacids - chap 5 Flashcards
loses antacid effects while on aging
Aluminum Hydroxide Gel
may cause constipation, occasional nausea and vomiting
Dried Aluminum Hydroxide Gel
Found abundantly in phosphorite/phosphate rock/apatite
Tribasic Calcium Phosphate
Fast action = one of the most popular antacids
Calcium Carbonate
Mild laxative action
Magnesium Hydroxide
Suspension of Magnesium Hydroxide
Milk of Magnesia
Limited solubility
Magnesium Carbonate
Can cause belching and flatulence
Sodium Bicarbonate
Sparkling flavor
Sodium Bicarbonate
Used as gastric antacid
Dried Aluminum Hydroxide Gel
Treatment for hyperacidity
Tribasic Calcium Phosphate
Constipative effect = combination with the magnesium antacids
Calcium Carbonate
Presences of alkali decreases solubility
Calcium Carbonate
Presences of ammonium salt or carbon dioxide increases solubility
Calcium Carbonate
No gas produced that can cause flatulence
Tribasic Calcium Phosphate