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Antacid

  • See Also
  1. Calcium Carbonate
  2. Aluminum Hydroxide and Magnesium Hydroxide Antacid
  3. H2 Blocker
  4. Proton Pump Inhibitor
  5. Sucralfate
  • Definitions
  1. Antacid
    1. Compounds that neutralize acidity in the Gastrointestinal Tract, especially in the Stomach and duodenum
  • Medications
  1. See H2 Blocker (e.g. Ranitidine)
  2. See Proton Pump Inhibitor (e.g. Omeprazole)
  3. Aluminum and Magnesium Salt Antacid
    1. Maalox
    2. Mylanta
    3. Gaviscon
  4. Calcium Carbonate Salts
    1. See Calcium Carbonate
    2. Tums
    3. Rolaids
  5. Other topical agents
    1. Sucralfate (Carafate)
    2. Sodium Citrate
  • Precautions
  • Agents to avoid
  1. Avoid alka-Seltzer (contains Aspirin) and similar
    1. Risk of Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    2. http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/ucm504328.htm