Antacids(Gastro) Flashcards
Most antacids end in the suffix what?
Carbonate or hydroxide.
Medication Class for carbonate and hydroxides is
Antacids
Sodium Bicarbonate
Calcium Carbonate
Aluminum Hydroxide
Magnesium Hydroxide
are all what?
Antacids
Work against acids in the stomach.
MOA of Antacids
Work as a base to neutralize HCI acid. It happens fast, but the effect does not last long.
Name Therapeutic uses of Antacids
Peptic Ulcers
Heartburn
GERD
Upset Stomach
Must know side effect for antacids that are calcium and aluminum
CONSTIPATION
Must Know side effects for Magenesium
GI upset
Diarrhea
PT Education on Antacids
Take 1 hour before or after other medications
Take at bedtime
Avoid with meals
Administer on empty stomach
Do not give to children under age of 2 or children who had recent virus.
Antacids that contain aspirin plus a viral illness =?
Reyes Syndrome
Will show Encephalitis