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What is the mechanism of action of the mentioned medications?
What is the mechanism of action of the mentioned medications?
What is the adverse effect of prolonged use of the mentioned medications?
What is the adverse effect of prolonged use of the mentioned medications?
Why should stimulant laxatives be used for only short periods?
Why should stimulant laxatives be used for only short periods?
What effect do the mentioned medications have on Na+/K+ ATPase enzyme?
What effect do the mentioned medications have on Na+/K+ ATPase enzyme?
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What is the primary consequence of the mechanism of action of the mentioned medications?
What is the primary consequence of the mechanism of action of the mentioned medications?
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Antacid suspensions are faster and more effective compared to tablets with the same composition and dosage.
Antacid suspensions are faster and more effective compared to tablets with the same composition and dosage.
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Antacids should be administered as needed, typically between meals and before bedtime when symptoms are expected or occur.
Antacids should be administered as needed, typically between meals and before bedtime when symptoms are expected or occur.
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The primary function of antacids is to neutralize excess stomach acid.
The primary function of antacids is to neutralize excess stomach acid.
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Patients should swallow the tablets whole without chewing them.
Patients should swallow the tablets whole without chewing them.
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Antacids are most effective when taken on an empty stomach.
Antacids are most effective when taken on an empty stomach.
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