Ch. 50 Flashcards
Types of Acid-Controlling Drugs
Antacids
H2 Antagonists
Proton Pump Inhibitors
Aluminum carbonate
Aluminum Salt
Hydroxide salt
Aluminum Salt
Gaviscon
Combination aluminum and magnesium
Maalox
Combination aluminum and magnesium
Mylanta
Combination aluminum and magnesium
Di-Gel
Combination aluminum and magnesium
hydroxide salt
Magnesium Salt
carbonate salt
Magnesium Salt
Tums
calcium salt (Ca Carbonate)
Highly soluble. Buffers the acidic properties of HCL. Quick onset, but short duration. May cause metabolic alkalosis. Sodium content may cause problems in patients with
HF, hypertension, or renal insufficiency
Sodium Bicarbonate
activated charcoal
Antiflatulant
simethicone
Anitflatulant
Alters elasticity of mucus-coated bubbles, causing
them to break
simethicone
Adverse effect of aluminum and calcium
constipation