Antacids Flashcards
1
Q
What are antacids used for?
A
Relief of symptoms of hyperacidity
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2
Q
What is the action of antacids?
A
Neutralize stomach acid
3
Q
What are the three types of antacids?
A
Magnesium, Calcium, Aluminum
4
Q
What are the side effects of magnesium antacids?
A
Diarrhea, hypermagnesemia
5
Q
What are magnesium antacids contraindicated in?
A
Renal failure
6
Q
What are the side effects of aluminum antacids?
A
Constipation, hypophosphatemia
7
Q
What are the side effects of calcium antacids?
A
Constipation, hypercalcemia, kidney stones
8
Q
What antacid can cause rebound gastric acid?
A
Calcium
9
Q
How should antacids be taken?
A
Separately from other medications and with food
