Antacids aluminum

Aluminum Hydroxide + Magnesium Carbonate (Gaviscon Extra Strength/ Liquid) [OTC] [Antacid/Aluminum Magnesium Salts] Uses Relief of heartburn, acid indigestion Action Neutralizes gastric acid Dose Adults. 15-30 mL PO pc hs Peds. 5-15 mL PO qid or PRN avoid in renal impair Caution T Mg (w/ renal insuff) [C, ] Disp Liq, chew tabs SE Constipation, D Interactions In addition to AlOH effects OF histamine blockers, hydantoins, nitrofurantoin, phenothiazines, ticlopidine, T effects OF... 

Do not take antacids (aluminum, calcium, or magnesium-containing) or iron within 2 hr of taking trovafloxacin. Take at bedtime or with food to minimize dizziness associated with trovafloxacin. Avoid excessive sunlight during treatment... 

Aluminum (Al) Aluminum is a silvery white metal with a relatively low density of 2.7 g/cm3. For this reason, aluminum is a popular material for construction. Alloying aluminum with other metals improves its strength. Elemental aluminum does not occur in nature, and must be synthesized by the energy-intensive Hall process. Compounds containing aluminum are found in antiperspirants (aluminum chloride) and antacids (aluminum hydroxide). 

Antacids Antacids are simple physical agents that react with protons in the lumen of the gut. Some antacids (aluminum-containing antacids) may also stimulate the protective functions of the gastric mucosa. The antacids effectively reduce the recurrence rate of peptic ulcers when used regularly in the large doses needed to significantly raise the stomach pH. 

Aluminum Hydroxide (Amphejel, AltemaGEL) [OTC] [Antacid/ Aluminum Salt] Uses Relief of heartburn, upset or sorrr stomach, or acid indigesdon supl to Rx of hyperphosphatemia Action Neutralizes gastric acid binds P04 " Dose Arfii/. 10—30 mL or 300-1200 mg PO q4-6h. 5—l5mLPO q4-6h... 

Aluminum Hydroxide + Magnesium Carbonate (Gaviscon Extra Strength, Liquid) [OTC] [Antacid/Aluminum ... 

Ingestion of large amounts of phosphate-binding antacids (aluminum is in most antacids) also can cause hypophosphatemia. 

Food additives, mainly pieseni in such items as baking powdei, pickles, and processed cheeses. Alunvinum-containing antacids. Aluminum cooking utensils. 

Magaldrate is an antacid having somewhat more efficacy than aluminum hydroxide. It does not appear to disturb electrolyte balance or bowel function. 

One appHcation patented ia 1989 is the injection of sodium alumiaate into silica-containing formations for enhanced petroleum recovery (39). Additionally, the pharmaceutical industry uses sodium alumiaate as an alkaline source of aluminum for the production of certain antacids (40). 

Sucralfate [54182-58-0] an aluminum salt of sucrose octasulfate, is used as an antacid and antiulcer medication (59). Bis- and tris-platinum complexes of sucrose show promise as antitumor agents (60). Sucrose monoesters are used in some pharmaceutical preparations (21). A sucrose polyester is under evaluation as a contrast agent for magnetic resonance imaging (mri) (61). Oral adrninistration of this substance opacifies the gastrointestinal tract and eliminates the need for purging prior to mri. 

When administered with ranitidine, alendronate bioavailability is increased. When calcium supplements or antacids are administered with risedronate or alendronate, absorption of the bisphosphonates is decreased, hi addition, risedronate absorption is inhibited when the drug is administered with magnesium and aluminum. There is an increased risk of gastrointestinal... 

Aluminum-containing antacids—constipation, intestinal impaction, anorexia, weakness, tremors, and bone pain... 

Antacids containing either calcium carbonate or aluminum hydroxide... 

ANTACIDS. When antacids are given, the nurse keeps a record of the patient s bowel movements because these drug may cause constipation or diarrhea. If the patient experiences diarrhea, the nurse keeps an accurate record of fluid intake and output along with a description of the diarrhea stool. Changing to a different antacid usually alleviates the problem. Diarrhea may be controlled by combining a magnesium antacid with an antacid containing aluminum or calcium. 

Magnesium-containing products may produce a laxative effect and may cause diarrhea aluminum- or calcium-containing antacids may cause constipation magnesium-containing antacids are used to avoid bowel dysfunction. 

Never take these dru with aluminum-containing antacids. If antacids are required, take them 2 to 3 hours after ursodiol. 

Figure 9. Stabilizing effect of methylcellulose on foams generated by a suspension of effervescent antacid granules containing magnesium trisilicate and aluminum hydroxide...

Medications (analgesics, anticholinergerics, calcium channel blockers, clonidine, diuretics, phenothiazines, tricyclic antidepressants, iron supplements, calcium- and aluminum-containing antacids)... 

Hyperphosphatemia is generally benign and rarely needs aggressive therapy. Dietary restriction of phosphate and protein is effective for most minor elevations. Phosphate binders such as aluminum-based antacids, calcium carbonate, calcium acetate (PhosLo , Nabi), sevelamer (Renagel , Genzyme), and lanthanum carbonate (Fosrenol , Shire) may be necessary for some patients.43 If patients exhibit findings of hypocalcemia (tetany), IV calcium should be administered empirically. 

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