ANTACIDS-SODIUM

Question 1

What are some of the common adverse effects associated with sodium bicarbonate antacids

Answer 1

,Belching and flatulence due to the production of carbon dioxide.

Question 2

In what patients should caution be taken when using sodium bicarbonate antacids due to their high sodium content

Answer 2

,Patients with congestive heart failure, renal failure, cirrhosis, or pregnancy, and those on sodium-restricted diets.

Question 3

What happens to bicarbonate in patients with normal renal function and impaired renal function when using sodium bicarbonate antacids

Answer 3

,Patients with normal renal function excrete additional bicarbonate, while patients with impaired renal function retain bicarbonate, leading to systemic alkalosis.

Question 4

What adverse effects may occur with high intake of calcium along with an alkalinizing agent (e.g., sodium bicarbonate, calcium carbonate)

Answer 4

,Development of hypercalcemia, alkalosis, irritability, headache, nausea, vomiting, weakness, and malaise (milk-alkali syndrome).

Question 5

What should patients who take calcium supplements avoid using as an antacid

Answer 5

,Patients who take calcium supplements should avoid using sodium bicarbonate as an antacid.

Question 6

What risks are associated with antacid-aspirin combination products

Answer 6

,Antacid-aspirin combination products can increase the risk of serious bleeding and should be avoided in patients with bleeding risks or salicylate sensitivities.