Drug reference
aluminum hydroxide
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Drug class
Gastrointestinal Tract (Antacids)
Mechanism of action
Antacid: Neutralizes HCl in the stomach to form soluble aluminum chloride. Phosphate binder: binds phosphate in the GI tract to form insoluble complexes and reduces phosphate absorption.
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Rebound hyperacidity
- Aluminum-intoxication
- Chalky taste
- Constipation, and Fecal impaction.
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to aluminum salts
Known interactions (3)
- aluminum hydroxide + raltegravir Major
- aluminum hydroxide + eltrombopag Moderate
- aluminum hydroxide + pazopanib Moderate
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is aluminum hydroxide?
aluminum hydroxide belongs to: Gastrointestinal Tract.
How does aluminum hydroxide work?
Antacid: Neutralizes HCl in the stomach to form soluble aluminum chloride. Phosphate binder: binds phosphate in the GI tract to form insoluble complexes and reduces phosphate absorption.
What are the common side effects of aluminum hydroxide?
Nausea, Rebound hyperacidity, Aluminum-intoxication, Chalky taste, Constipation, and Fecal impaction.
Which drugs interact with aluminum hydroxide?
raltegravir, eltrombopag, pazopanib
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