5. Aluminium hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide

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5. Aluminium hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide :
Trade name: '' Allumag"
Class: Antacids
Pregnancy: (Category

Action:neutralizing or reducing gastric acidity, thus increasing the pH of the stomach and relieving hyperacidity. If the pH is increased to 4, the activity of pepsin is inhibited.

Uses:
a. Treatment of hyperacidity. (Heart- burns).
b. Peptic ulcer
c. Duodenal ulcer.
d. Gastroesophaged reflux.
e. hiatus hernia

Dose: 10 mL 3 or 4 times daily of liquid magnesium–aluminum antacids. Antacids are best given when symptoms occur or are expected, usually between meals and at bedtime, 4 or more times daily; additional doses may be required up to once an hour.

Contraindications:

• Pregnancy
• Children less than 6 years of age.
• Chronic use of aluminum containing antacids may contribute to development of Alzheimer’s disease.

Side effects:

• Constipation, intestinal obstruction, bone pain, muscle weakness.

Nursing considerations:

• It is recommended that most antacids be taken at 3 hours after meals & at bed – time.
• Tablets should be thoroughly chewed before swallowing & followed by a glass of milk or water.
• Shake liquid suspensions thoroughly before pouring the medication .
• Client’s taking aluminum or calcium containing antacids should take 2500-3000 cc of fluids to prevent constipation.
• Advise clients to report persistent diarrhea or constipation physician.

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