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Antacids are used to chemically
react with and neutralize the acid in
the stomach. They can provide rapid
relief from increased acid levels.
Antacids
They are known to cause GI
alterations such as diarrhea or
constipation and can alter the
absorption of many drugs.
, Here is a list of the most commonly
encountered antacids and their
brand names.
ClassificationGeneric nameBrand
Antacids: nameAntacidsaluminum
Generic and saltsAlternaGELcalcium
Brand Names saltsOystercal,
TumsmagaldrateLosopan,
Riopanmagnesium saltsMilk of
Magnesia, otherssodium
bicarbonateBell-ans
Antacids are a group of inorganic
chemicals that neutralize stomach
acid.
Antacids are available OTC, and
What are
many patients use them to self-treat
antacids?
a variety of GI symptoms.
The choice of an antacid depends
on adverse effects and absorption
factors.
, The desired actions of antacids
include the following:
Neutralize stomach acid by direct
chemical reaction.
Antacids Symptomatic relief of an upset
Therapeutic stomach associated with
actions hyperacidity, as well as the
hyperacidity associated with peptic
ulcer, gastritis, peptic esophagitis,
gastric hyperacidity, and hiatal
hernia.
, The following are contraindications
and cautions when using antacids:
Allergy. The antacids are
contraindicated in the presence of
any known allergy to antacid
products or any component of the
drug to prevent hypersensitivity
reactions.
Co-morbidities. Caution should be
used in the following instances: any
condition that can be exacerbated
by electrolyte or acid-based
imbalance to prevent exacerbations
Antacids and serious adverse effects; any
Contraindication electrolyte imbalance , which could
s and Cautions be exacerbated by the electrolyte-
changing effects of these drugs; GI
obstruction which could cause
systemic absorption of the drugs
and increase adverse effects; renal
dysfunction, which could lead to
electrolyte disturbance if any
absorbed antacid is neutralized
properly.
Pregnancy and lactation. Antacids
are contraindicated for pregnant
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Terms in this set (42)
Antacids are used to chemically
react with and neutralize the acid in
the stomach. They can provide rapid
relief from increased acid levels.
Antacids
They are known to cause GI
alterations such as diarrhea or
constipation and can alter the
absorption of many drugs.
, Here is a list of the most commonly
encountered antacids and their
brand names.
ClassificationGeneric nameBrand
Antacids: nameAntacidsaluminum
Generic and saltsAlternaGELcalcium
Brand Names saltsOystercal,
TumsmagaldrateLosopan,
Riopanmagnesium saltsMilk of
Magnesia, otherssodium
bicarbonateBell-ans
Antacids are a group of inorganic
chemicals that neutralize stomach
acid.
Antacids are available OTC, and
What are
many patients use them to self-treat
antacids?
a variety of GI symptoms.
The choice of an antacid depends
on adverse effects and absorption
factors.
, The desired actions of antacids
include the following:
Neutralize stomach acid by direct
chemical reaction.
Antacids Symptomatic relief of an upset
Therapeutic stomach associated with
actions hyperacidity, as well as the
hyperacidity associated with peptic
ulcer, gastritis, peptic esophagitis,
gastric hyperacidity, and hiatal
hernia.
, The following are contraindications
and cautions when using antacids:
Allergy. The antacids are
contraindicated in the presence of
any known allergy to antacid
products or any component of the
drug to prevent hypersensitivity
reactions.
Co-morbidities. Caution should be
used in the following instances: any
condition that can be exacerbated
by electrolyte or acid-based
imbalance to prevent exacerbations
Antacids and serious adverse effects; any
Contraindication electrolyte imbalance , which could
s and Cautions be exacerbated by the electrolyte-
changing effects of these drugs; GI
obstruction which could cause
systemic absorption of the drugs
and increase adverse effects; renal
dysfunction, which could lead to
electrolyte disturbance if any
absorbed antacid is neutralized
properly.
Pregnancy and lactation. Antacids
are contraindicated for pregnant
