Heartburn & GERD: Medications
Metoclopramide
08/31/07, HealthwiseMetoclopramide increases the movements or contractions of the muscles in the stomach and intestines. This decreases the amount of time it takes for the stomach contents to move through the digestive tract. Metoclopramide can be used alone
Prokinetic agents for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
03/31/08, HealthwiseMetoclopramide:
Antacids for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
03/31/08, HealthwiseAntacids make stomach juices less acidic (neutralize stomach acid).
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Proton pump inhibitors for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
03/31/08, HealthwiseProton pump inhibitors reduce the production of acid in the stomach. This leaves little acid in the stomach juice so that if stomach juice backs up into the esophagus, it is less irritating. This allows the esophagus to heal.
Should I use medications or surgery to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
03/31/08, HealthwiseGastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) develops when stomach acid and juices back up, or reflux, into the esophagus when the valve between the lower end of the esophagus and the stomach (the lower esophageal sphincter) does not close
Famotidine
05/14/08, HealthwiseBefore taking famotidine, tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver disease, stomach cancer or other problems, or asthma, COPD, or other breathing problems.
Metoclopramide
10/23/07, HealthwiseBefore taking metoclopramide, tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver disease, congestive heart failure, diabetes, or a history of depression.
Aluminum hydroxide
02/13/04, HealthwiseBefore taking aluminum hydroxide, talk to your doctor if you take any other medicines. Aluminum can decrease the effects of many other medicines by binding to them or by changing the acidity of the stomach or the urine.
Aluminum carbonate
02/13/04, HealthwiseBefore taking aluminum carbonate, talk to your doctor if you take any other medicines. Aluminum can decrease the effects of many other medicines by binding to them or by changing the acidity of the stomach or the urine.
Esomeprazole
06/18/08, HealthwiseBefore taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have ever had liver disease or any type of heart disease. You may need a dose adjustment or special tests during treatment.
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