KROK 1 2009 – Question 59 · 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. Aluminium hydroxide
- B. Pepsin
- C. Magnesium oxide
- D. Sodium hydrocarbonate
- E. Magnesium trisilicate
Hint
Think about the chemical reaction between each antacid and stomach acid and which product could account for a sensation of fullness.
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