antacid

ant·ac·id

A0325100 (ănt-ăs′ĭd)adj. Counteracting or neutralizing acidity, especially of the stomach.n. A substance, such as magnesia or sodium bicarbonate, that neutralizes acid.

antacid

(æntˈæsɪd) n (Pharmacology) a substance used to neutralize acidity, esp in the stomachadj (Pharmacology) having the properties of this substance: antacid tablets.

ant•ac•id

(æntˈæs ɪd)

adj. 1. preventing, neutralizing, or counteracting acidity, as of the stomach. n. 2. an antacid agent. [1725–35]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	antacid - an agent that counteracts or neutralizes acidity (especially in the stomach)alkaliser, alkalizer, antiacid, gastric antacidcimetidine, Tagamet - a drug (trade name Tagamet) used to treat peptic ulcers by decreasing the secretion of stomach acidranitidine, Zantac - a histamine blocker and antacid (trade name Zantac) used to treat peptic ulcers and gastritis and esophageal refluxAlka-seltzer - a commercial antacid that contains aspirin; tablets dissolve in water to give an effervescent solutionBrioschi - an antacidBromo-seltzer - an antacidMaalox - an antacidMylanta - an antacidomeprazole, Prilosec - antacid (trade name Prilosec) that suppresses acid secretion in the stomachPepto-bismal - an antacidRolaids - an antacidTums - an antacidagent - a substance that exerts some force or effect
Adj.	1.	antacid - acting to neutralize acid (especially in the stomach)incompatible, antagonistic - used especially of drugs or muscles that counteract or neutralize each other's effect

Translations

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antacid

antacid,

any one of several basic substances that counteract stomach acidity (see stomachstomach,
saclike dilation in the gastrointestinal tract between the esophagus and the intestines, forming an organ of digestion. The stomach is present in virtually all vertebrate animals and in many invertebrates.
..... Click the link for more information. ). Antacids are used by physicians to treat hyperchlorhydria, i.e., the excessive production of hydrochloric acid by the parietal cells lining the stomach. Commonly used antacid preparations, most sold without prescription, contain sodium bicarbonate, magnesium hydroxide, or aluminum hydroxide. Some preparations contain substances such as magnesium trisilicate that reduce the formation of gas.

antacid

[′ant′as·əd] (chemistry) Any substance that counteracts or neutralizes acidity.

antacid

1. a substance used to neutralize acidity, esp in the stomach 2. having the properties of this substance

antacid

[ant-as´id] 1. counteracting acidity.2. an agent that counteracts acidity; antacids are often used in the treatment of peptic ulcer. Substances that act as antacids include sodium bicarbonate, aluminum hydroxide gel, calcium carbonate, magnesium hydroxide, magnesium oxide, and magnesium trisilicate.
Since many substances used as medications are weak acids or weak bases, there is a high potential for drug-drug interaction involving antacids. Antacids can form insoluble complexes, interfere with drug absorption, and affect renal excretion of drugs by changing the pH of urine.
In the most commonly used antacids the main active agents are magnesium hydroxide and aluminum hydroxide. Magnesium hydroxide, or “milk of magnesia,” can produce diarrhea. Aluminum hydroxide and calcium carbonate are constipating. It may be necessary to alternate types of antacids when they are taken on a long-term basis. The sodium content varies; some antacids may contain as much as ten times more sodium than others. The sugar content of antacids must also be taken into account, particularly for patients with diabetes mellitus or those on a low-calorie diet. Some have no sugar, whereas others have a considerable amount.

ant·ac·id

(ant-as'id), 1. Neutralizing an acid. 2. Any agent that reduces or neutralizes acidity, as of the gastric juice or any other secretion (for example, calcium carbonate, magnesium hydroxide). Synonym(s): antiacid

antacid

(ănt-ăs′ĭd)adj. Counteracting or neutralizing acidity, especially of the stomach.n. A substance, such as magnesia or sodium bicarbonate, that neutralizes acid.

antacid

A basic (i.e., pH < 7) agent that neutralises acid in the gastric lumen; the final pH achieved is usually a function of the amount of antacid administered.
GI effects
Antipeptic, increased in acid secretion, increased GI motility, increased mucus secretion; antacids vary in absorption (e.g., NaHCO3 and sodium citrate and are completely absorbed, which may result in metabolic acidosis).

antacid

Pharmacology A basic agent that neutralizes acid in the gastric lumen; the final pH achieved is usually a function of the amount of antacid administered GI effects Antipeptic, ↑ in acid secretion, ↑ GI motility, ↑ mucus secretion; antacids vary in absorption–eg, NaHCO₃ and sodium citrate and are completely absorbed, which may result in metabolic acidosis

ant·ac·id

(ant-as'id) 1. Neutralizing an acid. 2. Any agent that reduces or neutralizes acidity, as of the gastric juice or any other secretion.

antacid

A drug used to combat excess stomach acid or to treat the symptom of ACID REFLUX. Antacid drugs are often compounds of magnesium or aluminium. Antacids may also provide a protective coating to the lining of the stomach and DUODENUM.

Antacid

A substance that counteracts or neutralizes acidity, usually of the stomach. Antacids have a rapid onset of action compared to histamine H-2 receptor blockers and proton pump inhibitors, but they have a short duration of action and require frequent dosing.Mentioned in: Proton Pump Inhibitors

ant·ac·id

(ant-as'id) Any agent that reduces or neutralizes acidity, as of the gastric juice or any other secretion (e.g., calcium carbonate, magnesium hydroxide).

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Synonyms for antacid

noun an agent that counteracts or neutralizes acidity (especially in the stomach)

Synonyms

alkaliser
alkalizer
antiacid
gastric antacid

Related Words

cimetidine
Tagamet
ranitidine
Zantac
Alka-seltzer
Brioschi
Bromo-seltzer
Maalox
Mylanta
omeprazole
Prilosec
Pepto-bismal
Rolaids
Tums
agent

adj acting to neutralize acid (especially in the stomach)

Related Words

incompatible
antagonistic