Heartburn Flashcards
Indications and Dosings
1
Q
Calcium Carbonate
A
Tums
Dose: 2-4 tabs po q2h prn
2
Q
Magnesium Hydroxide
A
Dose: 400-1200 mg po prn up qid
3
Q
Antacids
A
Calcium Carbonate
Magnesium Hydroxide
Used for treatment
Fast onset, short duration
12 years and up
4
Q
Famotidine
A
Zantac, Pepcid
Dose: 10-20 mg po bid for up to 14d; max 40mg/d
5
Q
H2RAs
A
Famotidine
Used for both treatment and prevention
For prevention: 15-60 minutes before irritant foods
For treatment: Slow onset, long duration
12 years and up
6
Q
Omeprazole
A
Dose: 20 mg po daily f 14d
7
Q
Esomeprazole
A
Dose: 20 mg once daily f max 14d
8
Q
Lansoprazole
A
15 mg po daily for up to 14d; may repeat 14d of therapy every 4 mo
9
Q
PPI
A
Omeprazole, Esomeprazole, Lansoprazole
Prevention
Slow onset, long duration
18 years and up
