Mechanisms/Drug Class Flashcards
What is the mechanism of action of H2 receptor antagonists?
Decrease acid secretion by inhibiting histamine binding to H2 receptors on parietal cells
cimetidine
H2 receptor antagonist
ranitidine
H2 receptor antagonist
famotidine
H2 receptor antagonist
nizatidine
H2 receptor antagonist
What is the mechanism of action of proton pump inhibitors?
Decrease acid secretion by irreversibly inhibiting H+/K+ ATPase on parietal cells
omeprazole
proton pump inhibitor
esomeprazole
proton pump inhibitor
lansoprazole
proton pump inhibitor
pantoprazole
proton pump inhibitor
rabeprazole
proton pump inhibitor
What is the mechanism of action of antacids?
Neutralize gastric acid by reacting with the aside to form water and salts
aluminum hydroxide
antacid
magnesium hydroxide
antacid
sodium bicarbonate
antacid