GASTROESOPHAGEAL refluxPROTON pump inhibitorsANTACIDSCOST effectivenessQUALITY of lifeINDIGESTIONQUALITY-adjusted life yearsMatthew Taylor and Karina Watts outline methods of evaluating the cost-effectiveness of different treatments for acid reflux, focusing on antacids and proton-pump inhi...
H2-receptor antagonists and antacids have an aggravating effect on Helicobacter pylori gastritis in duodenal ulcer patients Antacids, such as aluminium-magnesium hydroxide (AIMg(OH)3), or H2-receptor antagonists, such as ranitidine, are common drugs used for treating peptic ulce... A Meining,H...
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other digestive disorders have become increasingly common due to changing lifestyles and dietary habits. Antacids and other formulations that neutralize stomach acid are popular choices for self-medication. Similarly, probiotic-based drugs have gained popularity due...
AntacidsGastroesophageal refluxHeartburnHistamine 2 receptor antagonistProton-pump inhibitorsBackground:Jump to sectionBackground:Methods:Results:Conclusion:IntroductionMethodsResultsAlgorithm for pharmacy-based management of typical reflux symptomsConclusionsTransparencyUncomplicated heartburn and acid regurgitation are ...
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) provide a sustained inhibition of gastric acid production, and are superior to antacids and H 2 RAs for control of gastric acid and treatment of frequent heartburn. Implications for practice When recommending therapies for frequent heartburn, it is of particular ...
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) provide a sustained inhibition of gastric acid production, and are superior to antacids and H_2RAs for control of gastric acid and treatment of frequent heartburn. Implications for practice: When recommending therapies for frequent heartburn, it is of particular ...