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 +2 more
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Preclinical Studies on Plant Based-Antacid Formulations as New Therapies for Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease [PDF]
PharmaceuticalsBackground/Objectives: Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD) refers to a disease in which stomach acid rises into the oesophagus. Currently, proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are the most commonly used medications to treat GERD.
Paola De Cicco +12 more
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In Vitro Evaluation of Drug–Drug Interaction Between Gliclazide and Antacids at the Absorption Level [PDF]
PharmaceuticalsBackground: The antidiabetic drug gliclazide is often taken with antacids due to its gastrointestinal side effects. However, patients rarely report antacid use, making drug–drug interactions a potential cause of therapy failure.
Slavica Lazarević +6 more
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Comparison of Acid-neutralizing capacity of antacids in Erbil City
Zanco Journal of Medical Sciences, 2021 Background and objective: Antacids are basic substances that can neutralize hydrochloric acid and reduce gastric acidity. They are over the counter drugs used to treat dyspepsia. The most commonly used antacids are sodium bicarbonate, magnesium hydroxide,
Dina Aziz Boya, Jwan Mohammed Ahmed
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The role of antacids in diseases related to excessive secretion of hydrochloric acid
Farmacja Polska, 2021 Antacids are known from the earliest times. This is a group of compounds of various chemical structures and a common mechanism of action consisting in the neutralization of hydrochloric acid and raising gastric pH.
Marcin Janiaczyk, Magdalena Ogrodowczyk
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Probiotic treatment in an intensive care unit: a narrative review [PDF]
Journal of Intensive CareDiarrhea is common in critically ill patients and can lead to malnutrition, electrolyte imbalance, and dehydration. While its direct impact on outcomes, such as mortality or intensive care unit (ICU) stay, remains unclear due to inconsistent definitions,
Sato Takeaki
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Evaluation of Co-Administration of Omperazole with H2 Blockers and Antacids
Majallah-i Dānishgāh-i ’Ulūm-i Pizishkī-i Shahīd Ṣadūqī Yazd, 2007 Introduction: Omperazole as a very useful drug in peptic ulcer which needs to be converted to active form and its activation requires acidic enviornments.
S Bashir, H Salman Roughani, A Babaei
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A combination of carbonates and Opuntia ficus-indica extract protects esophageal cells against simulated acidic and non-acidic reflux in vitro [PDF]
Scientific ReportsBuffering of stomach acid by antacids is a well-established symptomatic therapy for heartburn. In addition, preparations from prickly pear (Opuntia ficus-indica) have been shown to reduce tissue damage in experimental gastritis models and to attenuate ...
Martin D. Lehner +2 more
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