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What is the brand name of the calcium carbonate antacid?
What classification does Tums belong to?
Antacid
What is the action and therapeutic effect of calcium carbonate?
Decreases gastric acidity, inhibits proteolytic action of pepsin, relieves symptoms of acid indigestion, and acts as a calcium supplement.
What are the uses of calcium carbonate antacid?
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What are some contraindications for using calcium carbonate?
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How is calcium carbonate administered?
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Study Notes
Brand Name
- Tums is the brand name for the calcium carbonate antacid.
Classification
- Classified as an antacid, it helps neutralize stomach acid.
Action and Therapeutic Effect
- Acts rapidly with high neutralizing capacity and prolonged duration of action.
- Decreases gastric acidity, reducing proteolytic action of pepsin on gastric mucosa.
- Utilized for calcium replacement therapy and effectively alleviates symptoms of acid indigestion.
- Serves as a calcium supplement.
Uses
- Provides relief from transient hyperacidity symptoms such as acid indigestion, heartburn, peptic esophagitis, and hiatal hernia.
- Functions as a calcium supplement in mild calcium deficiency.
Contraindications
- Not recommended for individuals with hypercalcemia, hypercalciuria, or calcium loss due to conditions like renal failure and dehydration.
- Caution required in cases of cardiac disease, GI hemorrhage or obstruction, and when digitalis toxicity is a concern.
Medication Administration
- Administered orally.
Adverse Effects
- Gastrointestinal issues may include constipation, diarrhea, nausea, and flatulence.
- Metabolic effects can lead to hypercalcemia, alkalosis, and hypomagnesemia.
- Possible CNS effects include mood changes and alterations in mental state.
- Urogenital side effects may involve polyuria and renal calculi.
Interactions
- May enhance the effects of digoxin, leading to increased inotropic and toxic effects.
- Competes with magnesium for gastrointestinal absorption and decreases absorption of certain antibiotics like tetracyclines and quinolones.
Nursing Implications and Patient Education
- Monitor stool consistency and frequency; address constipation if needed.
- Observe for symptoms of hypercalcemia, especially in frequent/high dosages or renal impairment.
- Conduct regular lab tests for serum and urine calcium, particularly in prolonged therapy.
- Advise against use beyond 1-2 weeks to avoid acid rebound effects.
- Caution against self-medication beyond two weeks and advise against combining with high oxalate foods.
- Avoid repeating use with high vitamin D foods to prevent milk-alkali syndrome, characterized by hypercalcemia and metabolic issues.
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