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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?

Answer options

  1. Pepsin
  2. Magnesium trisilicate
  3. Magnesium oxide
  4. Aluminium hydrooxide
  5. Sodium hydrocarbonate
Correct answer

Sodium hydrocarbonate

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