Aluminum Hydroxide
ATC Code
A02AB01
Aluminum Hydroxide
Definition
An inorganic compound containing aluminum. Used in various immunologic preparations to improve immunogenicity, aluminum hydroxide adjuvant consists of aluminum hydroxide gel in a saline solution. In vaccines, this agent binds to the protein conjugate, resulting in improved antigen processing by the immune system. (NCI04)
Also known as Alum Adjuvant, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE — per NCIT
Also identified as
- ATC A02AB01 per RXNORM
- NCIT NCIT:C39707 per NCIT
- SCTID 273944007 per RXNORM
- SCTID 80399002 per RXNORM
- UNII 5QB0T2IUN0 per RXNORM
Indications
| Disease | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Duodenal ulcer | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Dyspepsia | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Gastric ulcer | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Gastroesophageal reflux disease | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Peptic esophagitis | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
Organ Effects
| Organ | Side effect / interaction | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Esophagus | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Intestine | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Small intestine | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Stomach | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Upper digestive tract | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
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