Antacids in the modern treatment of acid-base disorders
Summary. Modern antacids are characterized not only by the capacity to bind hydrochloric acid: they also exert a strong cytoprotective effect which obviously distinguishes them from gastric secretion inhibitors. This is the reason to consider the group of drugs as having combined effect on the pathogenetic mechanisms of erosive and ulcerative lesions of the mucous membranes of the upper gastrointestinal tract. The modern classification of antacids and their role in the treatment of acid-base disorders are demonstrated.