Alteration of Gastric pH

Iron poisoning is characterized by vomiting, abdominal pain, gastroenteritis, and shock, and if not properly treated, severe acidosis, coma, and death ensue. Deferoxamine, which binds iron, is used as the preferred chelator in treating iron poisoning. The metabolic acidosis may be appropriately 

FIGURE 3.4 Milk products hinder the absorption of tetracyclines. 

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