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11 Cards in this Set
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Antacids |
‐ Works by immediately neutralizes stomach acid but has short lasting effect. - Never to be taken with ANY other meds. - Take 1 hr before/after other meds. Benefits: GERD, lowers phosphate levels and Peptic ulcers. Contraindications: Heart failure |
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Histamine 2 Receptor Antagonists |
- Reduces gastric secretions by blocking H2 receptors in belly. - Long last relief - Suffix: -tidine - 30 minutes before meals - Treats GERD, and duodnal/gastric ulcers. |
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Proton pump inhibitors |
- MOA: Inhibits pepsinogen, an enzyme required for gastric acid secretion. - Suffix: -prazole - Uses: Prevents stress ulcers, Heartburn, GERD, stomach acid. - Side effects: Porous bones, GI upset & C-diff. - Take 30 min. before meals |
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Mucosal protectants |
MOA: Forms a thick paste that adheres to ulcers. - Admininster 1 hr before/after meals, and at bedtime [4x a day] - Do not mix with other meds. - Side effects: Constipation |
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Prostaglandins |
- MOA: Decrease stomach acid secretion and increase the production of protective mucus in the stomach. It also increases the production of bicarbonate, which helps thicken the mucus, allowing it to produce new cells. - Uses: Prevents ulcers, Labor induction - Side effects: Dysmenorrhea, GI upset - Contraindications: Pregnancy |
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Aluminum Hydroxide [Amphojel] |
Class: Antacid
MOA: Neutralizes the stomach acid and binds phosphate in the stomach. Uses: Antacid, hyperphosphatemia Side effects: Constipation |
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Calcium carbonate [Tums] |
Class: Antacid
MOA: Neutralizes hydrochloric acid in gastric secretions.
Uses: Hypocalcemia, antacid, hyperkalemia, hypermangesemia
Side effects: Constipation |
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Sodium bicarbonate [Alka-seltzer] |
Class: Antacid, Alkalinizing agent
MOA: Releases bicarbonate which is capable of neutralizing gastric acid.
Uses: Antacid, metabolic acidosis,
Side effects: Hypernatremia |
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Magnesium hydroxide [Milk of magnesia] |
Class: Antacid, laxative
MOA: Neutralizes gastric acid by reacting with hydrochloric acid in the stomach to form magnesium chloride and water.
Uses: Heartburn, dyspepsia and constipation
Side effects: Diarrhea, hypermagnesemia
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Ranitidine [Zantac] |
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Famotidine [Pepcid] |
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