Test 2: antiulcer drugs: Nonsystemic antacids

Question 1

4 examples of Nonsystemic antacids

Answer 1

• Tums (calcium carbonate)
• Rolaids
• Carmilax (magnesium hydroxide)
• Amphojel (aluminum hydroxide)

Question 2

how do Nonsystemic antacids work?

Answer 2

minerals directly neutralize acid molecules in the stomach

Question 3

Ca and Al antactids can cause

Answer 3

constipation

Question 4

Mg antacids can cause

Answer 4

diarrhea

Question 5

Nonsystemic antacids may interfere with the absorption of other drugs because

Answer 5

changes in the pH (when acid molecules are neutralized) in the GI tract can affect how other drugs (given that route) are absorbed

Question 6

acidity in cows caused by eating too much grain can be treated with this Nonsystemic antacid

Answer 6

Carmilax bolets