Multiple choice

Which of the following are used as antacids?

  1. Rolaid
  2. Chlordiazepoxide
  3. Novestrol
  4. SHC
  5. Omeparazole

  1. Only 1 and 2

  2. Only 1, 2 and 3

  3. Only 2, 3 and 4

  4. Only 1, 4 and 5

  5. All of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

In the stomach, over production of acid causes irritation, constipation and pain. In severe cases, ulcers are developed in the stomach. Until 1970, only treatment for acidity was administration of antacids, such as sodium hydrogen carbonate (SHC) and a mixture of aluminium and magnesium hydroxide. Some common antacids are- sodium hydrogen carbonate (NaHCO3), ranitidine, omeparazole, rebprazole, rolaid (CaCO3 and Mg(OH)2), etc. Novestrol (ethylnylestradiol) is used as contraceptive drug. Chlordiazepoxide is used as tranquiliser. Hence, the antacids are  - 1, 4 and 5.

Keep practicing — related questions