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Preliminary in-vitro evaluation of marketed formulations for antacid activity [PDF]

, 2019
Background: Hydrochloric acid (pH 1.5-3.5) being the major component of gastric acid is produced by parietal cells of stomach. Its secretion is a complex and relatively energetically expensive process.
Dhawal, Pranjali P., Barve, Siddhivinayak S.   +1 more
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Effect of Doxepin Mouthwash or Diphenhydramine-Lidocaine-Antacid Mouthwash vs Placebo on Radiotherapy-related Oral Mucositis Pain: the Alliance A221304 Randomized Clinical Trial

Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), 2019
Importance Oral mucositis causes substantial morbidity during head and neck radiotherapy. In a randomized study, doxepin mouthwash was shown to reduce oral mucositis–related pain.
T. Sio, J. Le-Rademacher, J. Leenstra, C. Loprinzi, G. Rine, A. Curtis, Anurag K. Singh, J. Martenson, P. Novotny, A. Tan, R. Qin, S. Ko, P. Reiter, Robert C. Miller   +13 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Establishment of the mechanism of purification and levigation of green chemistry-assisted biocomposites of red ochre (Gairika): synthesis, characterization, and antibacterial, prebiotic, antioxidant, and antacid activities of the traditional Ayurvedic medicine Laghu Sutashekhara Rasa

Frontiers in Chemistry, 2023
Gairika (red ochre) has a long history of influencing human civilization. Gairika is a rich source of nutrients used for reproductive and brain health.
Vaibhav Charde, Vijay Kumar, Ganesh Dane, Yashika Gandhi, Hemant Soni, Chandrashekar Jagtap, Sujeet K. Mishra, Santosh K. Shakya, Arjun Singh, Ravindra Singh, Bhagwan S. Sharma, Shruti Khanduri, Narayanam Srikanth, Rabinarayan Acharya, Thomas J. Webster, Thomas J. Webster, Thomas J. Webster   +16 more
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Mycobacterium tuberculosis releases an antacid that remodels phagosomes

Nature Chemical Biology, 2019
Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) is the world’s most deadly pathogen. Unlike less virulent mycobacteria, Mtb produces 1-tuberculosinyladenosine (1-TbAd), an unusual terpene nucleoside of unknown function.
J. Buter, T. Cheng, M. Ghanem, A. Grootemaat, Sahadevan Raman, Xinxin Feng, Ashmir R. Plantijn, Thomas Ennis, Joyce Wang, R. Cotton, Émilie Layre, Alexandrea K. Ramnarine, J. A. Mayfield, David C. Young, Amanda J. Martinot, N. Siddiqi, Shoko Wakabayashi, H. Botella, R. Calderón, M. Murray, S. Ehrt, B. Snider, Michael B. Reed, E. Oldfield, Shumin Tan, Eric J. Rubin, M. Behr, N. N. van der Wel, A. Minnaard, D. Moody   +29 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Antacids revisited: review on contemporary facts and relevance for self-management

Journal of International Medical Research, 2022
Heartburn and acid regurgitation are the typical symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux. Despite the availability of several treatment options, antacids remain the mainstay treatment for gastroesophageal reflux-related symptoms based on their efficacy ...
Vandana Garg, Prashant Narang, Ritu Taneja   +2 more
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Influence of Type and Neutralisation Capacity of Antacids on Dissolution Rate of Ciprofloxacin and Moxifloxacin from Tablets

Biomolecules & Biomedicine, 2009
Dissolution rate of two fluoroquinolone antibiotics (ciprofloxacin and moxifloxacin) was analysed in presence/absence of three antacid formulations. Disintegration time and neutralisation capacity of antacid tablets were also checked.
Alija Uzunović, Edina Vranić
doaj   +1 more source

Antacid Therapy and Disease Progression in Patients with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Who Received Pirfenidone

Respiration, 2017
Background: Gastroesophageal reflux disease is a potential risk factor for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) progression; however, the impact of antacid therapy (AAT) is under debate.
M. Kreuter, P. Spagnolo, W. Wuyts, E. Renzoni, D. Koschel, F. Bonella, T. Maher, M. Kolb, D. Weycker, Klaus-Uwe Kirchgässler, U. Costabel   +10 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Efficacy of alginate-based reflux suppressant and magnesium-aluminium antacid gel for treatment of heartburn in pregnancy: a randomized double-blind controlled trial

Scientific Reports, 2017
The aim of this study was to compare the therapeutic efficacy of alginate-based reflux suppressant and magnesium-aluminium antacid gel for treatment of heartburn in pregnancy. A double-blinded, randomized, controlled trial was conducted.
Pontip Meteerattanapipat, V. Phupong
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Association between Antacid Exposure and Risk of Interstitial Lung Diseases [PDF]

Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
Background The mechanisms leading to lung fibrosis are still under investigation. This study aimed to demonstrate whether antacids could prevent the development of interstitial lung disease (ILD).
Soohyun Bae, Gjustina Loloci, Dong Yoon Lee, Hye Jin Jang, Jihyeon Jeong, Won-Il Choi   +5 more
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Comparative assessment of the physicochemical properties of antacid suspensions available in the Ho Municipality of the Volta Region of Ghana

Scientific African, 2021
Antacids are over-the-counter medications that neutralize stomach acid and inhibit pepsin activity. They are used to relieve symptoms associated with some upper gastrointestinal disorders.
Hilda Amekyeh, Adelaide Mensah, Yussif Saaka, Emmanuel Orman   +3 more
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