Tag: Antacids

Brands Classes DEA Class; OTC Common Brand Names; Alka-Seltzer Heartburn Relief  Antacids, Combos Description Citric acid: Antacid; forms sodium citrate which neutralizes stomach acid Sodium bicarbonate: Antacid; reacts with and neutralizes hydrochloric acid in the stomach Indications Indicated for Indigestion/Heartburn Contraindications — Adverse Effects — Warnings Sodium-restricted diet; 575 mg sodium/tablet Phenylketonurics; contains phenylalanine 5.6…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names;  Antidotes, Other Description Increases blood and urinary pH by releasing a bicarbonate ion, which in turn neutralizes hydrogen ion concentrations 1g of sodium bicarbonate is equivalent to 11.9 mEq each of sodium and bicarbonate Indications Indicated for Cocaine Toxicity Cyanide Toxicity Salicylate Toxicity Barbiturate Toxicity Cardiac Arrest…

Brands Classes DEA Class; OTC Common Brand Names;  Alkalinizing Agents Description Bicarbonate reacts with H+ ions to form water & carbon dioxide. It acts as a buffer against acidosis by raising blood pH Indications Indicated for Cardiac Arrest Hyperkalemia Metabolic Acidosis Contraindications Hypersensitivity Injection Chloride loss due to vomiting or from continuous gastrointestinal suction Currently…

Brands Classes DEA Class; OTC Common Brand Names; Gaviscon Extra Strength Liquid, Gaviscon Extra Strength Tablets, Gaviscon Regular Strength Liquid Antacids, Combos Description Neutralizes gastric acid, increases gastric pH Indications Indicated for Gastric Hyperacidity, Heartburn Contraindications Hypersensitivity Adverse Effects Aluminum Chalky taste Constipation Fecal impaction Stomach cramps Nausea Vomiting Aluminum intoxication Hypophosphatemia Osteomalacia Magnesium Diarrhea Hypermagnesemia…

Brands Classes DEA Class; OTC Common Brand Names; Gaviscon Regular Strength Tablets Antacids, Combos Description Neutralizes gastric acid, increases gastric pH Indications Indicated for Gastric Hyperacidity, Heartburn Contraindications Hypersensitivity Adverse Effects Aluminum hydroxide Chalky taste Constipation Fecal impaction Stomach cramps Nausea Vomiting Aluminum intoxication Hypomagnesemia Hypophosphatemia Osteomalacia Magnesium Trisilicate Diarrhea Hypermagnesemia Nausea Vomiting Headache Dizziness…

Brands Classes DEA Class; OTC Common Brand Names; Maalox Antacids, Combos Description Neutralizes gastric acid, increases gastric pH Indications Indicated for Gastric Hyperacidity, Heartburn Contraindications Hypersensitivity to any component Adverse Effects Aluminum oxide Chalky taste Constipation Fecal impaction Stomach cramps Nausea Vomiting Aluminum intoxication Hypophosphatemia Osteomalacia Magnesium oxide Diarrhea Hypermagnesemia Warnings Prolonged antacid therapy may…

Brands Classes DEA Class; OTC Common Brand Names; Mylanta, Mygel, DiGel, Gelusil, Rulox Antacids, Combos Description Aluminum hydroxide: Neutralizes stomach hydrochloride to form AlCl3 salt plus water; increases gastric pH Magnesium hydroxide: Promotes bowel evacuation by causing osmotic retention of fluid, which causes the colon to distend with increased peristaltic activity; forms magnesium chloride when reacts…

Brands Classes DEA Class; OTC Common Brand Names; AlternaGEL, Amphojel, Nephrox Antacids Description Antacid; some use for hyperphosphatemia; there is concern regarding Al++ toxicity with long-term use as a phosphate ‘binder’, thus use is limited to patients with high serum phosphate (7mg/dL). Not a primary treatment for PUD. Indications Indicated for use as an antacid to…