Gastric Acid Lowering Agents
- Name
- Gastric Acid Lowering Agents
- Accession Number
- DBCAT003882
- Description
Drugs used in the treatment of excessive production of gastric acid.
- Drugs
Drug Drug Description Pantoprazole A proton pump inhibitor used to treat erosive esophagitis, gastric acid hypersecretion, and to promote healing of tissue damage caused by gastric acid. Omeprazole A proton pump inhibitor used to treat GERD associated conditions such as heartburn and gastric acid hypersecretion, and to promote healing of tissue damage and ulcers caused by gastric acid and H. pylori infection. Lansoprazole A proton pump inhibitor used to help gastrointestinal ulcers heal, to treat symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), to eradicate Helicobacter pylori, and to treat hypersecretory conditions such as Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome. Esomeprazole A proton pump inhibitor used to treat GERD, reduce the risk of NSAID associated gastric ulcers, eradicate H. pylori, and to treat conditions causing gastric acid hypersecretion. Rabeprazole A proton pump inhibitor used to help gastrointestinal ulcers heal, to treat symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), to eradicate Helicobacter pylori, and to treat hypersecretory conditions such as Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome. Dexlansoprazole A proton pump inhibitor used to treat erosive esophagitis, heartburn, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Dexrabeprazole A proton pump inhibitor indicated in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease and gastrointestinal ulcers. Magnesium oxide A compound commonly used as a laxative for the symptomatic relief of acid indigestion and upset stomach, and in health supplements for cardiovascular and neuromuscular health. Aluminum hydroxide An antacid used for the symptomatic relief of heartburn, acid indigestion, and sour stomach. Magaldrate An antacid used to treat various conditions in the GI tract, such as esophagitis, duodenal and gastric ulcers, and gastroesophageal reflux. Aluminium A metallic element that has the atomic number 13, atomic symbol Al, and atomic weight 26.98. Hydrotalcite An antacid indicated in the treatment of heartburn and excess gastric acid. Calcium carbonate An ionic compound used as a calcium supplement or antacid used for the symptomatic relief of heartburn, acid indigestion, and sour stomach. Magnesium hydroxide An inorganic compound used as a laxative and antacid. Magnesium trisilicate An antacid used for the symptomatic treatment of peptic ulcers. Bismuth subnitrate A medication used as an antacid. Magnesium silicate Magnesium silicate is used to absorb moisture, prevent caking, and to improve the feel of a product. In the pharmaceutical companies, it is used as a dietary supplement, as part... Aluminium acetoacetate Aluminium acetoacetate is an aluminum containing antacid. Magnesium peroxide Not Annotated Almasilate Almasilate is indicated for use as an antacid for the neutralization of excess stomach acid . It is subsequently also used for the symptomatic treatment of diseases where it is... Aluminium glycinate A medication indicated to treat heartburn, indigestion, acid reflux, ulcers, and gas. Aloglutamol Aloglutamol is an antacid salt of aluminium, gluconic acid, and tris. Proprietary names include Altris, Pyreses, Tasto and Sabro. Calcium silicate Not Annotated Sodium bicarbonate A compound used for the symptomatic treatment of heartburn, acid indigestion, and upset stomach as well as the treatment of metabolic acidosis associated with conditions such as severe renal disease and circulatory insufficiency due to shock. Magnesium carbonate An antacid used for symptomatic relief of heartburn, indigestion, and upset stomach. Aluminium phosphate Not Available Ranitidine A histamine H2 antagonist used to treat duodenal ulcers, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, gastric ulcers, GERD, and erosive esophagitis. Famotidine A histamine H2 receptor antagonist used to treat duodenal ulcers, benign gastric ulcers, GERD, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Cimetidine A histamine H2 receptor antagonist used to manage GERD, peptic ulcer disease, and indigestion. Lafutidine Lafutidine has been investigated in Peptic Ulcer, Community-acquired Pneumonia, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Lavoltidine Lavoltidine has been used in trials studying the diagnostic of Reflux, Gastroesophageal and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. Methantheline For the treatment of peptic ulcer disease, irritable bowel syndrome, pancreatitis, gastritis, biliary dyskinesia, pylorosplasm, and reflex neurogenic bladder in children. Metiamide Potential in the treatment and the management of acid-reflux disorders (GERD), peptic ulcer disease, heartburn, and acid indigestion. Niperotidine Not Annotated Nizatidine An H2 receptor antagonist used to treat GERD and a variety of ulcers. Roxatidine acetate For the treatment of disorders of the upper gastro-intestinal region that are due to an excess of hydrochloric acid in the gastric juice, i.e. duodenal ulcers, benign gastric ulcers. Also... Ilaprazole Ilaprazole has been investigated in Helicobacter Infections. Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate A potassium binder used to treat hyperkalemia. Vonoprazan A potassium-competitive acid blocker used in the treatment of acid-related disorders and as an adjunct to Helicobacter pylori eradication. Tegoprazan Tegoprazan (also known as CJ-12420) is a novel therapeutic developed by CJ Healthcare Corp for treating acid-related gastrointestinal diseases.[A234215, A234220] This drug is a potent and high-selective potassium-competitive acid blocker... - Drugs & Drug Targets