Exam questionKROK 2Medicine ยท 2009
A patient suffering from gastroesophageal reflux has taken from time to time a certain drug that "reduces acidity" for 5 years. This drug was recommended by a pharmaceutist. The following side effects are observed: osteoporosis, muscle weakness, indisposition. What drug has such following effects?
Answer options
- Metoclopramide
- Aluminium-bearing antacid
- Gastrozepin
- H2-blocker
- Inhibitor of proton pump
Correct answer
Aluminium-bearing antacid
Explanation
A patient suffering from gastroesophageal reflux has taken from time to time a certain drug that "reduces acidity" for 5 years. This drug was recommended by a pharmaceutist. The following side effects are observed: osteoporosis, muscle weakness, indisposition. What drug has such following effects? Antacid used to treat GERD. which neutralizes gastric acid. osteoporosis, muscle asthenia, indisposition are a side effects of Aluminium-bearing antacid.
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