Ch. 50 Flashcards
(38 cards)
Types of Acid-Controlling Drugs
Antacids
H2 Antagonists
Proton Pump Inhibitors
Aluminum carbonate
Aluminum Salt
Hydroxide salt
Aluminum Salt
Gaviscon
Combination aluminum and magnesium
Maalox
Combination aluminum and magnesium
Mylanta
Combination aluminum and magnesium
Di-Gel
Combination aluminum and magnesium
hydroxide salt
Magnesium Salt
carbonate salt
Magnesium Salt
Tums
calcium salt (Ca Carbonate)
Highly soluble. Buffers the acidic properties of HCL. Quick onset, but short duration. May cause metabolic alkalosis. Sodium content may cause problems in patients with
HF, hypertension, or renal insufficiency
Sodium Bicarbonate
activated charcoal
Antiflatulant
simethicone
Anitflatulant
Alters elasticity of mucus-coated bubbles, causing
them to break
simethicone
Adverse effect of aluminum and calcium
constipation
Adverse effect of magnesium
diarrhea
Adverse effects produces gas and belching; often combined with
simethicone
calcium carbonate
Chemical binding, or inactivation, of another drug. Produces insoluble complexes. Result: reduced drug absorption
Chelation
Drug Interations of Antacids include: Increased absorption of basic drugs. Decreased absorption of acidic drugs as a result of:
Increased stomach pH
Interations of Antacids include: Increased excretion of acidic drugs
and decreased excretion of basic drugs as a result of:
Increased urinary pH
cimetidine
H2 Anatagonist
nizatidine
H2 Anatagonist
famotidine
H2 Anatagonist
ranitidine
H2 Anatagonist