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    Caltrate Plus Drug Study

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    This document summarizes information about the drug Caltrate Plus. It is a calcium carbonate medication that is taken three times daily to treat acid indigestion and supplement calcium levels. It works by reducing acid in the gastrointestinal tract and strengthening the gastric mucosa. It should be used cautiously in patients with cardiac or renal disease. Potential side effects include gas, constipation, nausea and stomach pain. Nurses should monitor patients for signs of hypercalcemia and ensure proper bowel movements.

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    This document summarizes information about the drug Caltrate Plus. It is a calcium carbonate medication that is taken three times daily to treat acid indigestion and supplement calcium levels. It works by reducing acid in the gastrointestinal tract and strengthening the gastric mucosa. It should be used cautiously in patients with cardiac or renal disease. Potential side effects include gas, constipation, nausea and stomach pain. Nurses should monitor patients for signs of hypercalcemia and ensure proper bowel movements.

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    This document summarizes information about the drug Caltrate Plus. It is a calcium carbonate medication that is taken three times daily to treat acid indigestion and supplement calcium levels. It works by reducing acid in the gastrointestinal tract and strengthening the gastric mucosa. It should be used cautiously in patients with cardiac or renal disease. Potential side effects include gas, constipation, nausea and stomach pain. Nurses should monitor patients for signs of hypercalcemia and ensure proper bowel movements.

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    Caltrate Plus Drug Study

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    Grace Donato
    This document summarizes information about the drug Caltrate Plus. It is a calcium carbonate medication that is taken three times daily to treat acid indigestion and supplement calcium levels. It works by reducing acid in the gastrointestinal tract and strengthening the gastric mucosa. It should be used cautiously in patients with cardiac or renal disease. Potential side effects include gas, constipation, nausea and stomach pain. Nurses should monitor patients for signs of hypercalcemia and ensure proper bowel movements.

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    DRUGS Calcium Carbonate (Caltrate Plus) 1 tab TID Pharmacologic Class: -Calcium salt

    INDICATION Acid indigestion, calcium supplement

    MODE OF ACTION Reduces total acid load in GI tract, elevates gastric pH to reduce pepsin activity, strengthens gastric mucosal barrier, and increases esophageal sphincter tone

    CONTRAINDICATION -Contraindicated in patients with ventricular fibrillation or hypercalcemia -Use cautiously, if at all, if patients takes a cardiac glycoside or has sarcoidosis or renal or cardiac disease

    SIDE EFFECTS gas, incomplete bowel movements, constipation, nausea and stomach pain.

    ADVERSE EFFECTS CNS: headache, irritability, weakness GI: nausea, constipation, flatulence

    NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES -Record amount and consistency of stools -Monitor calcium level -WOF evidence of hyercalcemia (NV, headache, confusion and anorexia)

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