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Antacids |
Neutralize the acid in the stomach in order to relieve indigestion, heartburn, and sometimes heal ulcers. |
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Magnesium |
Combined with other elements this is effective in neutralizing stomach acid. Most common is milk of magnesia.
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Calcium |
Combined with other elements, it is a potent and fast-acting antacid. Brand names include Tums and Rolaids. |
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Aluminum |
Combined with other elements it is also an effective antacid. Brand names include Amphojel, ALternaGEL, Maalox, and Mylanta. |
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H2 Blockers |
Reduce stomach acid by blocking histamines, which are proteins that encourage acid secretion in the stomach. Form of antacid. |
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Famotidine |
Trade Name: Pepcid AC H2 Blocker |
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Ranitidine |
Trade Name: Zantac H2 Blocker |
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Nizatidine |
Trade Name: Axid H2 Blocker |
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Cimetidine |
Trade Name: Tagamet H2 Blocker |
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Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) |
Limit stomach acid by shutting down the acid pumps, specifically by blocking an enzyme in the cells themselves. |
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Lansoprazole |
Trade Name: Prevacid PPI |
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Omeprazole |
Trade Name: Prilosec PPI |
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Esomeprazole |
Trade Name: Nexium PPI |
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Rabeprazole |
Trade Name: AcipHex PPI |
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Pantoprazole |
Trade Name: Protonix PPI |
