Acid Reducers Flashcards
Generic: Bismuth subsalicylate
Name brand: Pepto-Bismol
Class: Antacid
Generic: Calcium carbonate
Name Brand: Tums
Class: Antacid
Generic: Sodium bicarbonate
Name Brand: Alka-Seltzer
Class: Antacid
Generic: Cimetidine
Name Brand: Tagamet
Class: H2- Blocker
Generic: Famotidine
Name brand: Pepcid
Class: H2-blocker
Generic: Nizatidine
Name Brand: Axid
Class: H2-blocker
Generic: Dexlansoprazole
Name brand: Dexilant
Class: Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)
Generic: Esomeprazole
Name brand: Nexium
Class: Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)
Generic: Lansoprazole
Name brand: Prevacid
Class: Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)
Generic: Omeprazole
Name brand: Prilosec
Class: Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)
Generic: Pantoprazole
Name brand: Protonic
Class: Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)
Generic: Rabeprazole
Name brand: Aciphex
Class: Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)
Generic: Calcium carbonate/magnesium hydroxide
Name brand: Mylanta
Class: Combination (Antacid)
Generic: Aluminum hydroxide/magnesium hydroxide
Name brand: Gaviscon
Class: combination (antacid)
In which class of medications should you take at least 30-60 minutes before a meal?
a. Antacid
b. PPI
c. PPP
d. H2 blocker
e. Beta blocker
B. PPI (Proton-pump inhibitor)