GERD/ Heartburn Flashcards
Antacid drugs
- aluminium hydroxide
- magnesium carbonate
- magnesium trisilicate
Dosing for Aluminum Hydroxide
PO 5-10ml QDS
Side effects of Aluminum Hydroxide
Constipation
Counselling points for Aluminum Hydroxide
- taken after meals and bedtime
- do not take with other medications
Dosing for magnesium carbonate
PO 10ml TDS
Side effects for Magnesium Carbonate
Diarrhoea
Contraindication for Magnesium Carbonate
severe renal failure
Counselling points for Magnesium Carbonate
- taken after meals and at bedtime
- do not take with other medication
Dosing for Magnesium Trisilicate
PO 5-15ml TDS
Side effects of Magnesium Trisilicate
diarrhoea
Contraindication for Magnesium trisilicate
severe renal failure
Counselling points for Magnesium Trisilicate
- taken after meals and at bedtime
- do not take with other medication
Alginate Drug
Sodium alginate (gaviscon)
Dosing for Gaviscon
PO 10-20ml QDS
Side effects for Gaviscon
Diarrhoea
Contraindication for Gaviscon
severe renal failure
Counselling points for Gaviscon
- taken after meals and before bedtime
- do not take with other medication