| | Category | ME | L16 | Antacid Adjustments |
| | Abstract | The purpose of my investigation was to show how to make antacids or |
| | use of antacids less risky to people with pre-existing health conditions, |
| | such as Milk-alkali Syndrome and Hyperkalemia. |
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| | My hypothesis was that antacids can be made safe for people with pre- |
| | existing health conditions, such as milk-alkali syndrome and hyperkalemia |
| | by regulating either amounts or types of antacids used. |
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| | I setup containers to use as my “stomachs” which contained my simulated |
| | stomach acid (diluted hydrochloric acid). In each of my experiments I |
| | added to the stomach acid one type of antacid. I then tested for ph, |
| | calcium and magnesium levels. Following each antacid experiment I |
| | recorded my observations and data. I used 4 different antacid medications. |
| | I was sure to safely handle and store all chemicals; and I properly |
| | disposed of waste. |
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| | I observed as I was testing, that sodium bicarbonate and magnesium |
| | (which also had sodium in it) were the fastest neutralizing and safest |
| | antacid. I believe that antacids with sodium are more likely to neutralize the |
| | acidity, and I found that they had no calcium, when I was testing. I found |
| | that the famotidine had very high levels of Potassium. Together my data |
| | showed which antacids could reduce acidity and produce safe levels of |
| | calcium for those who suffer from Milk-alkali Syndrome and Potassium for |
| | those who suffer from Hyperkalemia. |
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| | In conclusion, the testing and data that I have collected has helped |
| | determine Magnesium and sodium bicarbonate antacids are the fastest for |
| | neutralizing stomach acid, and most importantly, they are the safest |
| | antacids for those with both Milk-alkali Syndrome and Hyperkalemia. |
| | Bibliography | Health/Medical Writers, Jan 2001 Business Wire Milk-Alkali Syndrome |
| | (2000). In The Royal Society of Medicine Health Encyclopedia. Retrieved |
| | from |
| | http://www.credoreference.com/entry/rsmhealth/milk_alkali_syndrome |
| | Maton PN; Burton ME. Drugs [Drugs] 1999 Jun; Vol. 57 (6), pp. 855-70. |