Table of Contents

Antacids, Structure, Physicochemical Properties, and Neutralization Capacities. In Vitro Assessment of Antacid Neutralization. Anatomy, Physiology, and Pharmacology of the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract. Assessment of Antacid Performance In Vivo. Disorders of the Stomach Requiring Treatment with Antacids. Antacid Administration. Problems Associated with Antacid Therapy. Gastro-oesophaeal Reflux and Anti-Reflux Agents. Alternatives to Antacids. The Future Role of Antacids. Index. c. 320 pp., 107 illus., 7x10, 1991, ISBN 0-8493-5444-7.