Transcript Antacids and Analgesics

Antacids
By Cameron Precord
and Quinn Peek
(and edited by S. Smith)
Processes of the Stomach
The stomach produces gastric
juices comprised of HCL with an
pH between 1.0 and 3.0
These juices break down food
into amino acids to be used by
the body.
Too much food or very spicy
foods produces too much
stomach acid which leads to
many problems.
Results of Too Much Stomach Acid
 Indigestion- Acid begins to eat away
the protective layer of the stomach,
creating ulcers and abdominal
discomfort
 Heartburn/Acid Reflux- Acid rises up
into the esophagus and eats away the
tissue.
The Cure?-Antacids
 Antacids are basic compounds that
neutralize the contents of the
stomach to reach a comfortable level
while also reducing foaming to
prevent heartburn.
 Active Ingredients in Prescription
AntacidsAluminum Hydroxide
Magnesium Hydroxide
Calcium Carbonate
Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate
What Antacids Do
 Combined with Alginates (from brown
seaweed) makes a neutralizing layer for the
stomach that prevents acid reflux.
 Acid Reflux- acid rising from the stomach into
the esophagus, causes “heartburn”
 Anti-Foaming agents like dimethicone reduce
the surface tension of stomach acid to
prevent bubbles.
 Antacids stop the damage acids cause on the
stomach to allow the organ enough time to
repair itself.
Side Effects of Antacids
 Some compounds cause constipation,
laxative effects, or overdose creates a
basic stomach.
 Basic stomachs also cause indigestion
which can be confused with an acidic
stomach, causing the ailed to take
more antacids, increasing the
problem.