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Antacids Tums Amphojel, Rolaids Milk of Magnesia, Alternagel Maalox, Mylanta, Gelusil, Riopan Mylicon Antacids Action Neutralizes stomach acid. decreases the rate of gastric emptying, treats hyperacidity Antacids Use Peptic ulcer, used to treat heartburn; reflux esophagitis, gastritis, hiatal hernia. Antacids Nursing Considerations antacids may intefere with medication absorption thus shold not be given with othher meds- wait 1-2 hours. antacid effect os prolonged when medication is taken with food. chart amount and consistency of stools. Anti- Ulcer Pepcid Axid Zantac Tagamet Cytotec Protonix Other meds given before meals: Prilosec Carafate Prevacid Nexium Anti-Ulcer Action prevents the release of gastric acid to treat or prevent stomach and duodenal ulcers. Anti-Ulcer side effects Side effects are minor. High doses can cause confusion Anti-Ulcer Nursing Considerations Dissolve carafate in water. Encourage resident not to smoke, which increases gastric secretion. encourage resident to avoid: spicy forrd, caffeine, nicotine, alcohol, and carbonated beverages. Antiemetics Dramamine Tigan Antivert Compazine Phenergan Antiemetics Action supress N/V by acting on the brain control center Antiemetics Use to treat nausea and prevent vomiting Antiemetics Side effects drowsiness Antiemetics Nursing Considerations monitor B/P for hypotension Emetics Syrup of Ipecac Emetics Action induce vomiting Emetics Use used when poision has been ingested Emetics Side effects do not use when corrosive product ingested; such as, acids or alkalies, or if resident is drowsy or unconsious. The licensed nurse should contact the physician and/or posion control center before administering. Emetics Nursing considerations usually induces vomiting 20-30 minutes after adminstered. Antidiarrheals (absorbents) kaolin Pepto-Bismol pectin(from apples) Kaopectate Absorbents Action adsorb(soak up) excess fluids and bacteria Absorbents Use to treat diarrhea Absorbents Side Effects minimal constipation nausea dry mouth abdominal pain Absorbents N.C. monitor patient for constipation Antidiarrheals (OPIATES- meds that slow down intestinal motility) Paregoric Opiates Action reduces peristalsis by action on CNS and diminshes secretions