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antacids
Question | Answer |
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ALUMINUM hydroxide gel (AMPHOGEL), CALCIUM CARBONATE (titralac), ALUMINUM hydroxide, MAGNESIUM trisilicate | monitor bowel pattern, if contains sodium - monitor NA- levels, alum & mag can interfere c tetracycline, encourance fluids, monitor phosphate def- weak/tremors/bone pain, careful c kidney function |
MAGNESIUM hydroxide (MILK OF MAG) | prevent absorption of CO2 (keep tight lid), can lead to dependence, careful c kidney function |
ALUMINUM hydroxide & MAGNESIUM hydroxide combo (MAALOX) | slight laxative effect, encourage fluids, careful c kidney function |
antacids (MAGNESIUM, CALCIUM, ALUMINUM) | constipation, acid rebound between doses, METABOLIC ACIDOSIS, considerations: monitor NA- levels c cardiac/renal disease, absorption reduced: tetracyclines/quinolones/phenothiazides/iron/isoniazid, DECREASES BIRTH CONTROL & SALICYLATES |