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Virtual Drug Bag
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MAGNESIUM ANTACID |
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PACKAGED: Varies
LOCATION: Not carried in drug bag
INDICATIONS:
Ingestion of Hydrofluoric Acid
Hydrofluoric Acid on skin
ADULT:
Following dilution with water or milk, have patient drink 3-4 oz. Maalox or Mylanta.
Following irrigation, apply topically to burned area unless industry has already applied topical agents.
PEDI: N/A
THERAPEUTIC ACTION:
Neutralize acid and increases the pH
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
None in the emergency setting.
PRECAUTIONS AND SIDE EFFECTS:
Use with caution in neonates, geriatric patients, renal impairment
Hypercalcemia, hypermagnesemia, nausea, vomiting, hypotension
REQUIRES MCP:
ADULT: No
PEDI: N/A