Antacids act _____ in the stomach and duodenum to neutralize gastric acids
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locally. Many drugs affect the GI tract or its mucosal lining. For instance, salicylates (e.g., aspirin) and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs directly affect the mucosal lining of the stomach and cause bleeding. On the other hand, some drugs act locally and affect the GI tract beneficially. Antacids, for example, act locally in the stomach and duodenum to neutralize gastric juices.
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