KROK 1 2011 – Question 32 · KROK (Medicine) · Pharmacology
A patient suffering from chronic hyperacidic gastritis takes an antacid drug for heartburn elimination. After its ingestion the patient feels better but at the same time he has a sensation of stomach swelling. Which of the following drugs might be the cause of such side effect?
- A. Sodium hydrocarbonate
- B. Magnesium trisilicate
- C. Pepsin
- D. Magnesium oxide
- E. Aluminium hydroxide
Hint
Consider the chemical reaction between the antacid and the acid secreted by the stomach, and whether any of its products could distend the organ.
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