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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Calcium Carbonate Reaction With Hydrochloric Acid

Health Encyclopedia: Peptic Ulcers Medications

Medications


The following drugs are sometimes used in the treatments of peptic ulcers caused by either NSAIDs or H. pylori. They are described in alphabetical order.

Antacids

Many antacids are available without prescription and are the first drugs recommended to relieve heartburn and mild dyspepsia. They play no major role in either prevention or healing of ulcers but help in the following ways:

  • All of the many brands available rely on various combinations of three basic compounds, magnesium, calciu...
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Health Guide

Peptic Ulcers: Introduction
...digestive glands damage the lining of the stomach or duodenum.The two important digestive juices are hydrochloric acid and the enzyme pepsin. Both substances are critical in the breakdown and... Read more »
Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia: Treatment
...uric acid. Such treatments might include sodium bicarbonate, allopurinol, and aluminum hydroxide or calcium carbonate.Transfusions. Red blood cell or platelet transfusions may be needed. (Patients... Read more »
GERD, Acid Reflux, Heartburn Medications
...products with aluminum (Mylanta and Maalox) balance the side effects of diarrhea and constipation.Calcium. Calcium carbonate (Tums, Titralac, and Alka-2) is a potent and rapid acting antacid that... Read more »
Osteoporosis: Lifestyle Changes
...approach. In the Womens Health Initiative study, women were randomly assigned to receive either 1,000 mg of calcium carbonate plus 400 IU of vitamin D a day, or placebo. The results indicated that... Read more »
Acid Reflux (GERD) and the Esophagus
...stomach, the starch, fat, and protein in food are broken down by acid and various enzymes, notably hydrochloric acid and pepsin. The lining of the stomach has a thin layer of mucus that protects... Read more »

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