antacid

Noun
  1. An agent that counteracts or neutralizes acidity (especially in the stomach) (synset 114802178)
    is a type of: agent - a substance that exerts some force or effect
    subtypes:
    • cimetidine, tagamet - a drug (trade name Tagamet) used to treat peptic ulcers by decreasing the secretion of stomach acid
    • ranitidine, zantac - a histamine blocker and antacid (trade name Zantac) used to treat peptic ulcers and gastritis and esophageal reflux
    • alka-seltzer - a commercial antacid that contains aspirin; tablets dissolve in water to give an effervescent solution
    • brioschi - an antacid
    • bromo-seltzer - an antacid
    • maalox - an antacid
    • mylanta - an antacid
    • omeprazole, prilosec - antacid (trade name Prilosec) that suppresses acid secretion in the stomach
    • pepto-bismal - an antacid
    • rolaids - an antacid
    • tums - an antacid
    same as: alkaliser, alkalizer, antiacid, gastric antacid
Adjective
  1. Acting to neutralize acid (especially in the stomach) (synset 300626488)
    similar to: antagonistic, incompatible - used especially of drugs or muscles that counteract or neutralize each other's effect

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