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Antacids are weak bases that react with stomach acid to reduce acidity. Sodium bicarbonate causes gas formation and belching, while aluminum and magnesium salts neutralize acid without gas but may cause diarrhea or constipation. H2 receptor antagonists competitively block H2 receptors to suppress acid secretion. Proton pump inhibitors are prodrugs that strongly inhibit the proton pump to block over 90% of acid secretion. Sucralfate coats ulcers to form a protective barrier, while prostaglandin analogs stimu
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- Zaky Faris Maulana
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