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DRUGS (oral contraceptives (drugs that decrease the effects of oral…
DRUGS
oral contraceptives
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BLACK BOX WARING: cigarettes ^ risk of cardiovascular adverse events , esp >35 age
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treatment for GERD
antacids
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do NOT give within 1-2 hrs of any other med - (affects absorptions and breakdown of those meds because altering (^) pH)
not for long term use - short length of action - have to take more frequently if overusing bc body gets use to is & produce more acid
liquid forms: mylanta, milk of magnesia (magnesium hydroxide), caltrate, malax
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Gelusil, mylanta, maalox - longer acting bc two different agents working differently and may cause diarrhea/constipation
gaviscon
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Forms a FOAM that floats on top of gastric contents - decreases reflux! IF reflux does occur, foam enters esophagus first and buffers the acid in refluxed material.
Take with food in stomach**
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magnesium compounds
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rapid onset: take other medications 2 hrs before or 2 hrs after (taking a mag compound give a 2 hr cushion)
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