Antacids

"Antacids" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus, MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure, which enables searching at various levels of specificity.

MeSH information

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Substances that counteract or neutralize acidity of the GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT.

Descriptor ID	D000863
MeSH Number(s)	D27.505.519.170 D27.505.954.483.080
Concept/Terms	Antacids Antacids Alkalinizing Agents Agents, Alkalinizing

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Chemicals and Drugs [D]
Chemical Actions and Uses [D27]
Pharmacologic Actions [D27.505]
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action [D27.505.519]
Antacids [D27.505.519.170]
Therapeutic Uses [D27.505.954]
Gastrointestinal Agents [D27.505.954.483]
Antacids [D27.505.954.483.080]

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