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Mucus production in the stomach is blocked by medications that block the release of?
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∙ 14y ago
prostaglandins.
prostaglandins protect the mucosal barrier by stimulating the secretion of mucus and bicarbonate and b inhibiting secretions of acid. medicines that block prostaglandins therefore blocks mucus production.
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What are gastric acid inhibitors?
Gastric acid inhibitors are medications that reduce the production of stomach acid. They are different from antacids, which act on stomach acid after it has been produced and released into the stomach.
Is there magnesium or aluminum in tagamet?
No. Tagamet is the commercial name of cimetidine which is drug that reduces the production of stomach acid. Mg and Al based medications neutralise stomach acid rather than affecting production.
What increases acid secretion in the stomach blocked by cimetidine?
Histamine
Excessive acid production in the stomach or upper small intestine could result in?
Heart burn or acid reflux. These can be uncomfortable to the sufferer and are often treated with medications to make the pain go away.
Most oral medications are intended for absorption in the?
Type your answer here... Stomach
Where are most oral medications absorbed?
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Where is the intestinal gastrin site of production?
The stomach
What is the causes of hypoacidity?
Hyperacidity, by which I presume you mean excess acid production (and is very different from a breakdown in the stomach's defensive layers) could be due to: Excess gastrin production (full stomach stimulates gastrin release/gastrinoma (gastrin secreting tumor)) Smoking Stress (histamine release which acts on gastric parietal cells) Brain injuries (vagal nerve stimulation --> ACh production ---> directly acts on parietal cells) Burns (decreased plasma volume --> increased acid production)
Is any drug absorbed in stomach?
Medications are absorbed in the stomach when taken by mouth. They are absorbed into the bloodstream if they are injected or inhaled.
How can you get rid of round worms in stomach?
Medications such as pyrantel pamoate, mebendazole or thiabendazole
The hormone that causes the production of hydrochloric acid in the stomach?
That is hormone gastrin. It is secreted by stomach
When should Oral medications that upset the stomach be given?
This is best answered by the physician who prescribed the medication or the pharmacist who filled the prescription because it can depend on the medicine. Usually they say to take the medication with food or milk if it upsets your stomach but some medications don't work as well if taken when the stomach is full.
