Hi welcome to the autobiography of anti-seeds aluminum salts my drug name is aluminum salt aluminum hydroxide brand names alpha gel alutab diolum alterna gel aloe gel nephrox chemical name is aluminum 3 plus trihydroxide my therapeutic classification is antacid and hypophosphatemic agent my pharmacologic classification is inorganic aluminum salt and my
Pregnancy category is not recognized my mechanism of action my antacid action is that i exert antacid effect by neutralizing gastric acid this increases ph thereby decreasing pepsin activity my hypophosphatemic action is that i reduce serum phosphate levels by binding with phosphate in the gut this results in formation of insoluble non-absorbable aluminum
Phosphate which is then excreted in facets pharmacokinetics absorption absorbed minimally small amounts may be absorbed systemically distribution none metabolism none expression expected investors some may appear in breast milk my indications peptic ulcer disease heartburn hyperphosphatemia acid indigestion sore stomach and upset stomach contraindication
Hypersensitivity to aluminum salts kidney disease patient and dialysis hypophosphatemia and severe diarrhea side and adverse effects central nervous system side effects nausea vomiting headache and mental status changes gastrointestinal system constipation diarrhea urinary system side effects increased magnesium levels in the blood and kidney stones adverse
Effects cns encephalopathy musculoskeletal system osteomalacia gi system constipation intestinal obstruction metabolic system hypophosphatemia and urinary stem renal failure nursing responsibilities shake suspension well and give small amounts of water or fruit juice after administering through nasogastric tube flush tube with water to prevent obstruction
When drug is used as an anti-urolithic encourage increased fluid intake to enhance drug effectiveness constipation may be managed with stool softeners or bulk laxatives periodically monitor serum calcium and phosphate levels observe patients for signs and symptoms of hypophosphatemia such as having anorexia muscle weakness and malay breastfeeding patients
Although drug may appear in breast milk no problems have been linked with its use in breastfeeding women pediatric patients used cautiously in children younger than age six geriatric patients because geriatric patients commonly have decreased gi tility then we become constipated from this drug patient education caution patient to take drug only as directed
To shake suspension well or chew tablets thoroughly and to follow with sips of water or juice as indicated instruct patient to restrict sodium intake drink plenty of fluids or follow a low phosphate diet advise patients not to switch to another antisede without medical approval thank you for watching i hope you have learned a lot of things
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Antacids:Aluminum Salts by: Batayola and Munez By Batch Kunzite
