including antacids, proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), and H2 blockers. Antacids work by neutralizing stomach acid, while PPIs and H2 blockers reduce the production of acid in the stomach. Each type ...
Health risks of long-term antacid use Long-term antacid use can also disrupt with the natural functioning of the body. “Chronic use of PPIs has been implicated in an increased risk of chronic ...
Histamine 2 antagonists and PPIs have largely replaced antacids as primary treatment for most acid-peptic disorders; nevertheless, there is still a role for their use as they are inexpensive ...