» alkaliser

Noun (1 meaning)

1. an agent that counteracts or neutralizes acidity (especially in the stomach).

antacid, gastric antacid, alkalizer, alkaliser, antiacid

alkaliser is a type of:
  • agent (noun) - a substance that exerts some force or effect
types of alkaliser:
  • Pepto-bismal (noun) - an antacid
  • Rolaids (noun) - an antacid
  • Tums (noun) - an antacid
  • cimetidine, Tagamet (noun) - a drug (trade name Tagamet) used to treat peptic ulcers by decreasing the secretion of stomach acid
  • omeprazole, Prilosec (noun) - antacid (trade name Prilosec) that suppresses acid secretion in the stomach
  • ranitidine, Zantac (noun) - a histamine blocker and antacid (trade name Zantac) used to treat peptic ulcers and gastritis and esophageal reflux
alkaliser is derivationally related to: