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-Magnesium Hydroxide and Aluminum Hydroxide/antacid
-Tx heartburn
-MOA neutralizes gastric acid, inactivates pepsin, and binds bile salts
-dec. effects of tetracyclines
-should not take more for than 2 weeks
-caution with renal insufficiency
-separate by 2 hours from taking other meds |
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-Calcium Carbonate/antacid
-Tx heartburn and calcium deficiency
-MOA neutralizes gastric acid, inactivates pepsin, and binds bile salts
-dec. effects of tetracyclines
-should not take more for than 2 weeks
-caution with renal insufficiency
-separate by 2 hours from taking other meds |
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-Bismuth subsalicylate or subgallate/anti-diarrheal, antisecetory
-Tx heartburn, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps
-dec effectiveness of tetracycline
-may darken tongue and/or stool
-notify dr if diarrhea, fever, blood in stool |
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-Loperamide/anti-diarrheals
-Tx diarrhea
-MOA inhibits peristalsis and prolongs transit time
-4 mg orally followed by 2mg after each loose stool for a MDD of 16 mg
-*may cause drowsiness or dissiness
-notify dr. if acute diarrhea lasts more than 48 hours or accompanied by severe abdominal pain |
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-Simethicone/antiflatulent
-Tx bloating
-MOA dec. ST of gass bubbles
-take after meals and hs
-avoid carbonated drinks and foods that inc. gas
-chewable tabs available |
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-Psyllium/bulk-forming laxatives
-dietary fiber supp. and Tx constipation
-*separate from other meds by at least 1 hr
-*report choking with swallowing |
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-PEG 3350/laxative, osmotic, hyperosmotic
-Tx constipation
-MOA causes retention of H20 in the stool
-*maintain adequate fluid intake
-mix 1 tblspn in 8oz water, may take days to produce BM?
-do not use for more than 2 weeks |
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-Cimetidine/H2 receptor antagonist
-Tx GERD and heartburn
-MOA inhibition of h2 receptors which inhibit gastric acid secretion
-300-800mg one to qid
-OTC:200mg bid
-take 30-60 min before meals |
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-Famotidine/H2 receptor antagonist
-Tx GERD and heartburn
-MOA inhibition of h2 receptors which inhibit gastric acid secretion
-take 15-60 min before meals
-do not use more than 14 days |
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-Ranitidine/H2 receptor antagonist
-Tx GERD and heartburn
-MOA inhibition of h2 receptors which inhibit gastric acid secretion
-oral rx-150mg qd to qid or 300 qd
-oral OTC-75mg-150mg bid
-IV-50mg q 6-8 hours |
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