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    Calcium carbonate THERAPEUTIC ACTION Decreases total acid load of GI tract.Increase esophageal sphinctertone INDICATIONS Antacid, calcium supplement, osteoporosis CONTRA INDICATIONs Hypercalcemia, bone tremors, severe renal failure, hypersensitivity ADVERSE EFFECT Constipation, flatulence, diarrhea, renaldysfunction, acid rebound

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    NAME OF DRUG GENERIC NAME: Calcium carbonate

    THERAPEUTIC ACTION Decreases total acid load of GI tract.Increase esophageal sphinctertone

    INDICATIONS Antacid, calcium supplement, osteoporosis

    CONTRA INDICATIONS Hypercalcemia, bone tremors, severe renal failure, hypersensitivity

    ADVERSE EFFECT Constipation, flatulence, diarrhea, renaldysfunction, acid rebound

    NURSING CONSIDERATION > administeras antacid 1 hr after meal and at bed time >administer as supplement 1 hrs after meal and at bed time >advice pt to increase fluids to 2L unless contraindicated

    DOSAGE: Adult: 1-2capsules daily

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