Gavsicon Flashcards
1
Q
What type of drug is Gavsicon
A
An antacid
2
Q
what are antacids designed to do?
A
to make stomach acid less acidic and at the same time they can also aide heartburn and indigestion
3
Q
how does the mechanism of action of gaviscon change?
A
depends on the formulation
4
Q
how does gaviscon act as an antacid?
A
and as such it neutralize or buffers existing stomach acid, raising stomach acid pH.
5
Q
what does gaviscon not have any direct effect on?
A
on stomach acid output
6
Q
what does double action gaviscon do?
A
prevent reflux and so reduce irritation of the esophagus.
