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Antacids neutralize digestive acids and are the primary drugs for mild symptoms. They are best used alone for relief of occasional and unpredictable episodes of heartburn. They all work by neutralizing the acid in the stomach. They may also stimulate the defensive systems in the stomach by increasing bicarbonate and mucous secretion. Many antacids are available without prescription and are the first drugs recommended to relieve heartburn and mild symptoms. Despite the many brands, the...
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H2 Blockers and Cognitive Risk: Don't worry, our doctor says.
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert...those treated with H2 receptor antagonists such as Pepcid (left) and Tagamet (right) were 2 1/2... Read more »
AcipHex, Proton Pump Inhibitors and Action Onset
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert...onset of action than H2 blockers such as Zantac and Pepcid. Aciphex, however, has a more rapid... Read more »
Can Zantac deplete a man's sex drive? Find that out and more
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert...well as all of the other H2 receptor antagonists (Pepcid, Axid and Tagamet) has been shown to... Read more »
Dr. Eisner Answers Your GERD Questions: Throat and Ear Pain
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert...accomplished with h2 receptor antagonists such as Pepcid, Zantac or Tagamet. I tend to get... Read more »
Acid Reflux Drugs and Cognitive Impairment: A Consumer's Perspective
By Tracy Davenport , Health Expert...class of acid blocking medications such as Axid, Pepcid, Tagamet and Zantac. But what do... Read more »
Health Guide
Peptic Ulcers: Treatment for NSAID-Induced Ulcers
...(Nexium) -- are used most often. Other drugs that may be useful include H2 blockers such as famotidine (Pepcid AC), cimetidine (Tagamet), and ranitidine (Zantac). Sucralfate is another drug used... Read more »Peptic Ulcers: Medications
...antacidstetracyclineciprofloxacin (Cipro)propranolol (Inderal)captopril (Capoten)ranitidine (Zantac)famotidine (Pepcid AC)valproic acidsulfonylureasquinidinelevodopaAntibioticsH. pylori is usually... Read more »Acid Reflux (GERD) Risk Factors
...used first.H2 blockers may be tried next. They are available over the counter and include famotidine (Pepcid AC), cimetidine (Tagamet HB), ranitidine (Zantac 75), and nizatidine (Axid AR). The FDA... Read more »Acid Reflux Treatment
...patient first tries an H2 blocker drug, which is available over the counter. They include famotidine (Pepcid AC), cimetidine (Tagamet HB), ranitidine (Zantac 75), and nizatidine (Axid AR). If the... Read more »Osteoarthritis: Medications
...effective drugs. Others that may be beneficial include sucralfate or H2 blockers, such as famotidine (Pepcid AC), cimetidine (Tagamet), ranitidine (Zantac).COX-2 Inhibitors (Coxibs)Coxibs inhibit... Read more »
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