Choosing the best treatment for acid reflux Flashcards
1
Q
What are the pros and cons of antacids
A
Fast acting
relatively cheap
Cons
act for short time of duration
2
Q
What is a caution for antacids containing calcium?
A
For those susceptible to kidney stones it might increase this risk.
3
Q
Give examples of H2 Receptor antagonists
A
cimetidine, famotidine, nizatidine
4
Q
How do H2 receptor antagonists work?
A
The H2 blockers compete with histamine for H2 receptors on the stomach’s parietal cells and thereby depress the production of hydrochloric acid
5
Q
Advantages and disadvantages of H2 receptor antagonists
A
Better acid reduction than antacids
