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- Class: Histamine-2 receptor antagonist
- Routes: Oral, intravenous
- Availability: Prescription, over-the-counter
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Acid reducers are types of medications that limit stomach acid. As a result, acid reducers are taken for the prevention of heartburn and the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease and ulcers.
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Mechanism of Action
Histamine stimulates the release of gastric acid. An acid reducer prevents histamine stimulation. Consequently, gastric acid is not released due to the inhibited histamine.Uses
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease
- Ulcers
- Helicobacter pylori infections
- Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
- Barrett's esophagus
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Acid reducers are a large part of the modern drug industry. The first "blockbuster drug" was Tagamet (cimetidine)City Journal: Hooray For Blockbuster Drugs(August 1, 2008) It was quickly followed by Zantac (ranitidine), which eliminated or reduced certain side effects of cimetidine, and the other acid reducers. Currently, all four acid reducers (cimetidine, ranitidine, famotidine, and nizatidine) are available over-the-counter.-
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Acid Reducers on Amazon
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Maximum Srength Acid Reducer Ranitidine 150mg/95 Tablets-Compare to Zantac 150® - $14.25
Compare to Zantac 150®* Prevents & Relieves Heartburn associated with Acid Indigestion & Sour Stomach Uses: Relieves heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach Pr...Amazon
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Prilosec OTC Acid Reducer, Delayed-Release Tablets - 28 ea - $26.67
Omeprazole 20 mg. Two 14-day courses of treatment. Product of Sweden.Amazon
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Pepcid AC Acid Reducer (10 mg), Original Strength, 90-Count Tablets - $24.47
Pepcid AC Acid Reducer prevents and relieves heartburn due to acid indigestion with just one tablet (read package insert before use). Pepcid AC prevents heartburn due to acid indig...Amazon
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Prilosec OTC Acid Reducer, Delayed-Release Tablets - 42 ea - $29.99
Three 14-day courses of treatment. Treats frequent heartburn! Product of Sweden.Amazon
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Antacids, acid reducers might not fight actual cause of #GERD: www.reuters.com/article/rbssConsumerGoodsAndRetailNews/idUSN1919673920091119
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