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Many of the drugs in the same class exert additive effect as they have a similar therapeutic mechanism of action. For example, the calcium carbonate , magnesium , and aluminium salts are all antacids with the mechanism of using the negative ion to neutralize the acid in the stomach. [ 5 ]
Calcium carbonate antacid tablets. An antacid is a substance which neutralizes stomach acidity and is used to relieve heartburn, indigestion, or an upset stomach. [1] Some antacids have been used in the treatment of constipation and diarrhea. [2] Marketed antacids contain salts of aluminum, calcium, magnesium, or sodium. [2]
Simethicone tablets. Simeticone is used to relieve the symptoms of excessive gas in the gastrointestinal tract, namely bloating, burping, and flatulence. [2] [3] While there is a lack of conclusive evidence that simeticone is effective for this use, [4] [5] [failed verification] studies have shown that it can relieve symptoms of functional dyspepsia [6] and functional bloating.
It is typically caused by kidney failure or is treatment-induced such as from antacids or supplements that contain magnesium. [1] [6] Less common causes include tumor lysis syndrome, seizures, and prolonged ischemia. [2] Diagnosis is based on a blood level of magnesium greater than 1.1 mmol/L (2.6 mg/dL).
Medication like antacids can increase pH and inhibit the absorption of other drugs such as zalcitabine, tipranavir and amprenavir. The opposite is more common, with, for example, the antacid cimetidine stimulating the absorption of didanosine. Some resources describe that a gap of two to four hours between taking the two drugs is needed to ...
Proton-pump inhibitors have largely superseded the H 2-receptor antagonists, a group of medications with similar effects but a different mode of action, and heavy use of antacids. [3] A potassium-competitive acid blocker (PCAB) revaprazan was marketed in Korea as an alternative to a PPI.
7. Soy Can Affect Fertility in Men. Soy has come a long way. Once dismissed as “hippie food,” today it’s a popular protein alternative for vegetarians and vegans.
Common side effects include constipation. [3] Serious side effects may include bezoar formation and encephalopathy. [6] Use appears to be safe in pregnancy and breastfeeding. [6] How it works is unclear but is believed to involve binding to the ulcer and protecting it from further damage. [3] [6]