DRUG DOSAGE MECHANISM INDICATION AND SIDE EFFECTS AND ADVERSE NURSING CONSIDERATION

OF ACTION CONTRAINDICATION EFFECTS

Generic 500 mg Replaces INDICATIONS: SIDE EFFECTS: o Verify patient’s name
Name: calcium in -Hyperphosphatemia  Slowed heart rate o Check if right medication
Calcium deficiency -Hypocalcemia and dose
Carbonate states. -Osteoporosis ADVERSE EFFECTS: o Do not administer oral
 Peripheral vasodilation drugs within 1–2 hr of
Brand Name:  Drop in BP antacid administration.
Calci-aid CONTRAINDICATIONS:  Local irritation o Give calcium carbonate
-Hypersensitivity.  Severe necrosis antacid 1 and 3 hr after
Functional High calcium levels in the urine.  Sloughing and abscess meals and at bedtime.
Class: Kidney stones (renal calculi) formation ≠Warning Avoid
Antacid Low phosphate levels.  Hypercalcemia extravasation
High calcium levels.  Rebound hyperacidity
Chemical Suspected digoxin toxicity.
Class:
Electrolyte