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antacid

Indications: - dyspepsia - peptic ulcer disease - gastroesophageal reflux disease Adverse effects: - use during pregnancy may increase risk of asthma among offspring (RR=2); proton-pump inhibitors (RR=1.34), histamine-2 receptor antagonists (RR=1.57) [2] Drug interactions: - antacids containing aspirin may be associated increased risk for bleeding [1]

Interactions

drug interactions drug adverse effects of antacid(s)

Specific

aluminum carbonate (Basaljel) aluminum hydroxide (Alternagel, Amphojel, Alu-Cap, Dialume, AlH3OH) calcium carbonate (Tums, Oscal, Oyst-Cal) magaldrate (Riopan) magnesium trisilicate

General

antiulcer agent

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References

  1. FDA Safety Alert. June 6, 2015 Over-the-Counter Antacid Products Containing Aspirin: FDA Drug Safety Communication - Serious Bleeding Risk. http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/SafetyAlertsforHumanMedicalProducts/ucm505190.htm
  2. Lai T, Wu M, Liu J et al Acid-Suppressive Drug Use During Pregnancy and the Risk of Childhood Asthma: A Meta-analysis. Pediatrics. Jan 2018 PMID: 29326337 http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/early/2018/01/09/peds.2017-0889

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