The most frequently prescribed PPIs include omeprazole (Prilosec) and pantoprazole (Protonix). Studies show they are ...

You can be constipated and have acid reflux at the same time. This article examines constipation as a cause and risk factor ...

An H2 blocker may help prevent symptoms by reducing how much acid your stomach produces. Take Your Medicine as Prescribed A healthcare provider may prescribe PPIs, while some are available over ...

An H2 blocker may help prevent symptoms by reducing how much acid your stomach produces. A healthcare provider may prescribe PPIs, while some are available over the counter and do not require a ...

Dietary triggers, such as spicy, salty, or fried foods, peppermint, and chocolate, might also contribute. The most common and effective medications for treating GERD are H2 receptor blockers and ...

proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), and H2 blockers. Antacids work by neutralizing stomach acid, while PPIs and H2 blockers reduce the production of acid in the stomach. Each type of medication has its ...

On a population level, the effects of PPI are more prominent than the effects of antibiotics or other commonly used drugs. Proton pump inhibitors (PPI) use is associated with increased risk of enteric ...

Examples of H2 blockers include Zantac and Pepcid, which work differently than PPIs to reduce stomach acid. The findings revealed a concerning trend: patients who took PPIs alone reported kidney ...

The study objective was to evaluate the association of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). The design was a meta-analysis of nine case–controlled and cohort ...

Examples include antacids, H2 blockers, and proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). H2 blockers lower the amount of acid in your stomach. PPIs decrease the amount of acid your stomach makes. Be extra ...

No disease-modifying drug for OPLL has been identified, whereas surgery and conservative management have been established. Objectives To evaluate the therapeutic potential of the H2 blocker famotidine ...