Diuretics, Proton inhibitor, Diarrhea and farts Flashcards
Diuretics Action
Effects the Ions to change fluid balance
Diuretic use
Hypertension and Edema
Diuretic Adverse reactions
Orthostatic syncope
Fluid electrolyte imbalance
Diuretic patient management
Administer early
Monitor and replace electrolytes (particularly potassium)
Loop Diuretic
Furosemide (lasix)
Thiazide diuretic
Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) Most common
Antacids Action
Neutrolize or reduce stomach acid
Antacids uses
Heartburn, reflux, indigestion , sour stomach and peptic ulcer. ACUTE
Antacid adverse reaction
May have a laxative effect , Can also cause constipation
Antacid examples
Calcium carbonate (tums) Magnesium hydroxide (milk of magnesia
Histamine H2 antagonist action
inhibit the actions of histamine at H2 receptor cells of the stomach which reduces the secretion of gastric acid
H2 blocker examples
Ranitidine
Antiflatulents action
defoamaing action that disperses formation of gas pockets
Antiflatulent example
simethicone : Gas X
antiflatulents are generally safe as long as what?
It does not pass the placenta.