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Antacids primarily work by neutralizing stomach acid and alleviating symptoms of heartburn and indigestion, but they are not specifically designed to prevent or reduce vomiting. While they may help if vomiting is related to acid irritation or gastroesophageal reflux, they do not address the underlying causes of nausea or vomiting, which can be due to various factors such as infections, motion sickness, or medication side effects. For effective management of vomiting, other medications or treatments may be more appropriate.
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How can Nausea and vomiting be treated?
Nausea and vomiting can be treated with antacids, Compazine, Tigan, or Zofran
When should antacids be avoided?
Antacids should be avoided if any signs of appendicitis or inflamed bowel are present. These include cramping, pain, and soreness in the lower abdomen, bloating, and nausea and vomiting.
What salts are in antacids?
Antacids are medicine that counteract acidity. The different types of antacids are sodium antacids (Alka-seltzers), calcium antacids (Tums) and magnesium antacids (Maalox).
Do Antacids help you lose weight?
No, they just reduce the acid production in your stomach.
Which mineral's absorption is affected by an excessive use of antacids?
Calcium absorption can be affected by excessive use of antacids, as antacids can reduce the acidity in the stomach needed for calcium absorption. This can lead to lower levels of calcium being absorbed by the body.
Can vomiting reduce your BAC?
No. Your BAC would still be the same. But vomiting would reduce the alcohol levels in the stomach, so your BAC later on will be lower.
Can biaxin be taken with antacids?
Biaxin (clarithromycin) can be taken with antacids, but it's recommended to space them out by at least 2 hours. Antacids can potentially affect the absorption of Biaxin, which may reduce its effectiveness. Always consult your healthcare provider for personalized advice regarding medication interactions.
How can antacids help alleviate symptoms after drinking alcohol?
Antacids can help alleviate symptoms after drinking alcohol by neutralizing excess stomach acid, which can reduce heartburn and indigestion commonly experienced after drinking.
Do antacids neutralize stomach acid?
Well actually they reduce stomach acid and it raises the pH to reduce the acidity in the stomach. It also relieves heartburn.
Antacids may contain which ion to reduce acidity?
Antacids commonly contain ions such as calcium (Ca2+), magnesium (Mg2+), or aluminum (Al3+) to reduce acidity in the stomach. These ions bind to excess stomach acid, neutralizing it and reducing the overall acidity of the stomach.
What are some of the causes of metabolic alkalosis?
- Alkali ingestion, such as antacids or bicarbonate - Vomiting, which may result in the loss of too much H+ - Constipation, which may result in reabsorption of elevated levels of HCO3-
Commercials for antacids often claim these products neutralize stomach acid. Antacids are bases. What would be an analogy for the way in which antacids neutralize acids?
An analogy for the way antacids neutralize acids is like adding baking soda to vinegar to produce carbon dioxide gas. In this reaction, the base (baking soda) reacts with the acid (vinegar) to form a neutral product (carbon dioxide). Similarly, antacids neutralize stomach acid by reacting with it to form neutral compounds and reduce acidity in the stomach.
