1. What is the mechanism of action of antacids?
2. Which of the following is a type of antacid that contains aluminum hydroxide?
3. What is the primary function of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) in gastrointestinal treatment?
Antacids — mechanism?
Neutralize gastric acid chemically.
PPIs — main target?
H+/K+ ATPase enzyme in parietal cells.
Types of PPIs?
Omeprazole, Esomeprazole, Lansoprazole, Pantoprazole, Rabeprazole.
Antacids — mechanism?
Neutralize gastric acid via chemical reaction.
Gastric pH — normal range?
1.5 to 3.5
Acid rebound — cause?
Increased acid secretion after antacid effect wanes.
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