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upper gi ch.41
| name | category | acid neutralizer |
|---|---|---|
| aluminum hydroxide (ALternaGEl, Alu-tab, amphojel, Dialume | Use:Sympotamatic relief of peptic ulcer and stomach hyperacidity, hyperphophatemia AR: Constipation, bone softening, neurotoxiticty Dosages: 500-1500mg 3-6 x a day PO between meals and bedtime | |
| Calcium Carbonate (Tums, mylanta) | Uses: Sympotomatic relief of peptic ulcer and stomach hyperacidity, calcium deficiences(osteoporosis)AR:Acid rebound Dosages:0.5-1.5 mg PO | |
| Magnesia(magnesium hydroxide)(Milk of magnesia, Philips MOM) | Symptomatic relief of peptic ulcer and stomach hyperacidity, constipation AR:Diarrhea, bone loss in pts with chronic renal failure Dosage:Antacid:622-1244 mg Po QID; Laxative 15-60 Ml PO | |
| Magnesium Oxide (Mag OX 400, Maox 420, Uro-Mag) | Uses:Symptomatic relief of peptic ulcer and stomach hyperacidity, constipation AR:Diarrhea, bone loss in pts with chronic renal failure Dosage:140-800mg/day PO | |
| Sodium Bicorbonate (Bellans) | Uses: Symptomatic relief of peptic ulcer and stomach hyperacidity AR: Electrolyte imbalance and metabolic alkalosis Dosage: 0.3-2g PO 1-4 x daily | |
| aluminum carbonate (Basalijel) | Use:sypmtomatic relief of peptic ulcer and stomach hyperacidity, hyperphosphatemia Adverse reactions: Constipation, bone softening, neurotoxicity Dosage ranges: 2 tablets or capsules (10 ml of regular oral suspension) as often as q 2 hr, up to 12 times |