Chemicals and Drugs

Antacids

Substances that counteract or neutralize acidity of the GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT.

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Abstract

Substances that counteract or neutralize acidity of the GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT.

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • Alkalinizing Agent
  • Alkalinizing Agents
  • Antacid
  • Agent, Alkalinizing
  • Agents, Alkalinizing

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Aspects Covered

22 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, adverse effects, analysis, blood, cerebrospinal fluid, chemical synthesis, chemistry, classification, economics, history, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, therapeutic use, toxicity, urine.

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  1. D27.505.519w.170w
  2. D27.505.954.483.080w

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NLM Classification

QV 69

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Antacids. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000863. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000863
  2. Antacids. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antacid
  3. Antacids. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q274083