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Antacids and Alignates

Antacids are normally available without a doctor's prescription and relieve the signs and symptoms of acid indigestion and heartburn (dyspepsia).

The usual substances of antacids are magnesium or aluminium and they work by neutralising the acid developed in the stomach which is the result in of indigestion and acid reflux. This group often include sodium alginate which forms a protective coating more than the lining of the gullet and the stomach.

Proton Pump Inhibitors

Proton pump Inhibitors are drugs which shut down the method in the stomach named the proton pump. It is this method which produces acid in the stomach, the leaking of which into the oesophagus causes acid reflux.

These drugs are taken in the type of tablets or capsules, as a powder to be diluted in water or as injections and are employed to treat stomach ulcers and a rather rare situation named Zollinger-Ellison syndrome as well as acid reflux.

Omeprazole and Lansoprazole are well identified varieties of this specific type of drug even though there are many other individuals.

Side effects are rare despite the fact that they can contain diarrhoea or constipation, stomach pains, wind, drowsiness, dizziness and headaches. In uncommon situations, a extreme allergic reaction can result. My individual encounter with Omeprazole was seriously raised blood pressure and severe head discomfort. Nevertheless, replacing Omeprazole with Ranitidine and taking blood pressure reduction medication for a couple of weeks sorted out that dilemma.

H2-Receptor Antagonists

This group of drugs works by attaching to and blocking the H2 receptor region on stomach cells which, when stimulated by the naturally produced chemical, histamine, generates acid.

Ranitidine is the finest known of this drug group, other people getting Nizatidine, Famotidine and Cimetidine.

Side effects are handful of but can display as diarrhoea, headaches, dizziness and tiredness. Loss of hair has been reported by takers of Cimetidine and with nizatidine, sweating.

Both proton pump inhibitors and H2 receptor antagonists are used collectively with antibiotics to get rid of Helicobacter pylori infection which can result in stomach ulcers and duodenitis.

Warning: If signs and symptoms of heartburn persist, seek the advice of your medical professional. They could be indicative of some thing significantly a lot more critical than indigestion. Never embark on a course of medication with no consulting a physician. Never ever take medicines prescribed for somebody else. sponsors