TEST: OTC Meds

Question 1

nizatidine (Axid): class

Answer 1

H2 Receptor Blockers

Question 2

H2 Receptor Blockers: Names

Answer 2

ranitidine (Zantac)

nizatidine (Axid)

famotidine (Pepcid)

cimetidine (Tagamet)

Question 3

H2 Receptor Blocker & Proton Pump Inhibitors: use

Answer 3

• Antiulcer
• Treat heartburn or
• gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

Question 4

H2 Receptor Blocker & Proton Pump Inhibitors: implications

Answer 4

• May cause a decrease in vitamin B-12 (in food but not supplements) absorption
• The decrease stomach acidity may also result in decreased iron, calcium, magnesium, and thiamin absorption
• Low serum Mg may occur
• May decrease activation of vitamin D and lower bone density

Question 5

Antacids may decrease absorption of

Answer 5

phosphorus, thiamin, iron & vit A

Question 6

Mineral Oil (Agoral)

Answer 6

AGORAL, component of Phillips’/Haley’s MO which also contains magnesium hydroxide

Question 7

Mineral Oil (Agoral): use

Answer 7

Laxative

Question 8

Mineral Oil (Agoral): implications

Answer 8

•MAY reduces absorption of vitamin A, D, K, and E; carotenoids, calcium, and phosphate and effect is greatest if taken with food