What are the types of medications to treat acid reflux?
There are three types of medications that Dr. Pasha will prescribe:
- Proton pump inhibitors
- Promotility agents
- H2-blockers
Proton Pump Inhibitors, PPIs [Aciphex™, Prevacid™, Nexium™, Prilosec™] are stronger than H2-blockers in preventing acid production. Dr. Pasha most commonly prescribes these type of medications if you are having symptoms. PPIs are the mainstay treatment for LPR, often at high doses and 2-3 times per day.
Promotility agents [cisapride, metoclopramide] may be considered in some patients. These medications work by speeding up the process of moving food out of the stomach and into the small intestine. The use of these agents are not as common due to known drug reactions that are associated with some heart problems.
H2-Blockers [Zantac™, Pepcid™, Tagament™] block one of the receptors that causes acid production. These medications are available in low doses over the counter.
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- What causes Laryngopharyngeal Reflux?
- What can happen if GERD/LPR is not treated appropriately?
- What are the other symptoms of LPR?
- What is a hiatal hernia?
- How do you diagnose acid reflux?
- How do you manage acid reflux?
- What are those behavior modifications that one can take to reduce the effects of acid reflux?
- What are the types of medications to treat acid reflux?