GI Med Flashcards
1
Q
Acid neutralizes
A
Aka antacid.
- Decrease the amount of acid currently in stomach.
- Take another med 1 hr before or 2 hrs after antacid
2
Q
Antacid for aluminum
A
- Bassaljel
- Alternately
- Amphojel
3
Q
Antacids for Ca
A
- Tums ( also treats osteoporosis)
4
Q
Antacids for Magnesium
A
- Milk of magnesium
5
Q
Antacids for Sodium
A
- Baking soda
6
Q
Acid reducers. ( all end in tidine)
A
Histamine H2 Antagonist
- Cimetidine/Tagamet
- Ranitidine/Zantac
- Famotidine/ Pepcid
- Nizatidine/ Axid