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A patient suffering from gastroesophageal reflux has taken from time to time a certain drug that "reduces acidity"over 5 years. This drug was recommended by a pharmaceutist. The following side effects are observed: osteoporosis, muscle asthenia, indisposition. What drug has such following effects?

Answer options

  1. Aluminium-bearing antacid
  2. Metoclopramide
  3. Inhibitor of proton pump
  4. Gastrozepin
  5. #2-blocker
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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