Gaviscon Flashcards
1
Q
What is Gaviscon made of:
A
Sodium Alginate
2
Q
What are the 3 actions that Gaviscon has on the stomach
A
Inhibits Pepsin Activity
Creates Buyoant raft preventing reflux
Coats Oesophageal mucousa wall
3
Q
What condition is Gaviscon given in
A
GORD
4
Q
What are 4 contraindications in Gaviscon
A
HTN (contains Na+)
Kidney failure
Heart Failure
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
5
Q
What are 2 drugs that interact with Gavison
A
AB (Quinolones // Tetracyclines)
B-Blockers
6
Q
When do you take Gavison
A
With symptoms // just prior
7
Q
3 side effects of Gaviscon
A
Nausea + Constipation + Diarrhea
8
Q
What class is Gaviscon under
A
Antacids
9
Q
What is another type of antacids
A
Aluminium hydroxide + magnesium carbonate
