Antacids-drugs. List and application of popular means

With painful spasms and abdominal pain in ancient times, people used drugs. It is these herbs that can be called the first antacids. After all, drugs, getting into the digestive tract, acted on hydrochloric acid, the main culprit of most of the problems in the stomach. This role is also played by antacids-drugs. The list of such medicines is truly huge. That's why sometimes it is very difficult to find the right drug.

What are antacids?

Drugs( the list is given below), whose action can neutralize or eliminate the increased acidity of the stomach, are called antacid medicines.

However, this is not the only function of these tools. Modern preparations perfectly sorb the lysolecithin and bile acids. They provide an enveloping effect on the digestive tract. In addition, they have cytoprotective properties.

Antacids are produced in a variety of dosage forms. Preparations, as a rule, are saturated with pleasant flavor additives. And, most importantly, such medications are characterized by a minimal list of side effects.

Of course, all these features have made antatsidnye drugs quite popular. In modern clinical practice, these drugs occupy one of the most important positions in the treatment of acid-dependent ailments.

Indications for prescribing

It is completely undesirable to use antacid preparations alone. Discuss the names and use of such medications with your doctor. In what cases can drugs of this group be prescribed?

Because antacids are the means to ensure the normalization of hydrochloric acid, it is understandable that such medications are able to cope with the negative consequences that this liquid provokes in the gastrointestinal tract( heartburn, colic, pain, weight).

Main indications for prescription:

1. Gastritis( with any acidity), in a chronic, acute stage.
2. Reflux-esophagitis( GERD).The duodenitis is chronic, acute.
3. Ulcerous diseases in the phase of exacerbations.
4. Gastrointestinal disorders caused by improper diet, alcohol, taking certain medications or by smoking.

According to the mechanism of action and the therapeutic effect to be achieved, antacids are classified into:

• absorbed are old-generation drugs;
• nonabsorbable - modern means.

Let's consider them in more detail.

Effective sucking antacids

Such preparations after penetration into the digestive tract provide a rapid decrease in acidity. Accordingly, unpleasant sensations pass almost instantly.

However, absorbed antacids have a number of drawbacks:

• they provoke weakness, headache, sometimes nausea;
• provide a short-term beneficial effect;
• can cause belching, heaviness in the abdomen, raspiranie, vomiting;
• sometimes contribute to increased pressure;
• may cause drowsiness, swelling.

To act as regular medications( since their effect is short-term) such antacids-drugs can not.

The list of the most common absorbed medicines:

• "Rennie";
• mixture "Bourges";
• magnesium carbonate;
• burnt magnesia;
• calcium carbonate.

Non-absorbing antacids

New generation medications have many advantages.

Among which:

• fast and prolonged effect;
• excellent taste;
• long-term relief of dyspeptic disorders and pain syndrome;
• ability to adsorb and remove toxins.

Of course, the most popular are the nonabsorbable antacids-drugs. List of popular medicines:

• Maalox;
• "Gaviscon";
• "Fosfalugel";
• "Gastal";
• Almagel;
• "Relzer";
• "Talcid".

The cost of the most popular drugs

Of course, for most people an important role is played not only by the effectiveness of the drug's effects on the body. Many patients, before buying a product, think about its value.

Therefore, let us consider how much the most popular medicines-antacids cost the population.

List of drugs and prices:

• "Gaviscon" - on average costs 120 rubles;
• "Renny" - approximately 100 rubles;
• "Almagel" - the cost is 50-130 rubles;
• "Maalox" will cost in the amount of 80 to 120 rubles.

Antacids are an indispensable tool for patients experiencing agonizing gastrointestinal problems. Such drugs can quickly stop negative symptoms and give the person a good feeling.