Name: Calcium Carbonate (Tums, Rolaids)
Class: Antacid
Mechanism: Weak base ® ¯ gastric acidity. pH ® ¯ peptic activity.
Absorption:
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Excretion, t½:
Toxicity/S.E.s:
Utility: PUD
Special Features: Counterproductive—Ca2+ stimulates gastrin release.