wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Antihistamines have advantage over antacids in the treatment of acidity.
If true enter 1, else enter 0.

Open in App
Solution

Antacids contain weak bases that neutralize the acid in the stomach by reacting with them chemically to produce salt and water.

However, antacids provide only temporary relief as they act on the symptoms alone and not on the cause of gastritis. Hence, their effect can wear off quickly and they have to be taken continually to obtain relief.

In case of gastritis, the histamines bind to the receptors in the stomach wall and promote acidity.

Antihistamine drugs provide relief from the allergic effects of histamines by attaching themselves to the receptors and thus preventing histamines from binding to receptors present in the stomach wall. Thus, the histamines are prevented from causing chemical reactions resulting in lower acid production and therefore, better treatment.


flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Antacids, Antihistamines and Antifertility Drugs
CHEMISTRY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon