Preferred Label : Antacid Preparation;
NCIt related terms : Antacids;
NCIt definition : Natural or synthetic compounds or mixtures, Antiacid Preparations such as sodium bicarbonate,
sodium citrate, and phosphate salts act as proton acceptors, neutralizing the acidity
of a biologic environment (skin, gastric content, urine, etc.) and raising the pH.
These agents are used topically or systemically for management of metabolic acidosis,
improved muscle contraction, and hyper-acidic conditions (preventing, counteracting,
or neutralizing stomach acidity). (NCI04);
Origin ID : C29633;
UMLS CUI : C0003138;
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