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Mylanta

This document provides information about the medication Mylanta, including its classification as an antiulcer antacid, dose of 30 cc orally as needed up to every 4-6 hours, and mechanism of action of neutralizing gastric acid to treat conditions like heartburn and indigestion. Nursing implications for Mylanta focus on monitoring for potential constipation, diarrhea, or interactions with other medications and checking that the patient's gastric pain and irritation are relieved after administration.

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Mylanta

This document provides information about the medication Mylanta, including its classification as an antiulcer antacid, dose of 30 cc orally as needed up to every 4-6 hours, and mechanism of action of neutralizing gastric acid to treat conditions like heartburn and indigestion. Nursing implications for Mylanta focus on monitoring for potential constipation, diarrhea, or interactions with other medications and checking that the patient's gastric pain and irritation are relieved after administration.

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NURS 1556 Clinical Medications Worksheets

(You will need to make additional copies of these forms)

Generic Name Trade Name Classification Dose Route Time/frequency


Magnesium Mylanta Antiulcer agents, 30 cc PO 4-6 hrs PRN
hydroxide/alu antacids
minum
hydroxide
Peak Onset Duration For IV meds, compatibility with IV drips and /or
30 min Slightly delayed 30 min – solutions
1 hr
Mechanism of action and indications (Why med ordered) Nursing Implications (what to focus on)
Useful in a variety of GI complaints, including Contraindications/warnings/interactions -
Hyperacidity, Indigestion, GERD, Heartburn. Neutralize Severe abdominal pain, especially if accompanied by
gastric acid following dissolution in gastric contents. fever, renal failure
Inactivate peppsin if pH is raised to 4 or above. Common side effects – Constipation, diarrhea
Neutralization of gastric acid with healing of ulcers and
decrease in associated pain. GI distress.

Interactions with other patient drugs, OTC or herbal Lab value alterations caused by medicine – Serum
medicines (ask patient specifically) – Sugar intolerance phosphate, potassium, and calcium levels. May cause
increased serum calcium and decreased serum phosphate
concentrations.
Be sure to teach the patient the following about this
medication – watch for GI bleeding, don’t take within 2
hr of taking other medications.
Nursing Process- Assessment Assessment Why would you hold or Evaluation Check after
(Pre-administration assessment) – Heartburn not give this med? – Severe giving – Relief of gastric
and indigestion as well as location, duration, abdominal pain pain and irritation
character and precipitating factors of gastric
pain.

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