Also indexed as: Aciphex®, Aluminium carbonate gel,
Basaljel®, Calcium carbonate, Esomeprazole, Nexium®, Pantaprazole, Protonix®,
Rabeprazole, Titralac®, Tums®
Antacids/acid blockers are a family of drugs that includes antacids, which help prevent
damage to tissue by neutralizing stomach acid, and histamine-2 blockers (H2-blockers) and
proton pump inhibitors that reduce acid production.
For interactions involving specific antacids and acid blocker drugs, refer to the
highlighted medications listed below.
Antacids
H2-Blockers
Proton Pump Inhibitors
- Lansoprazole (Prevacid®)
- Omeprazole (Prilosec®)
- Pantoprazole (Protonix®)
- Rabeprazole (Aciphex®)
- Esomeprazole (Nexium®)
| For interactions involving a specific
Antacid/Acid Blocker, see the individual drug article. For interactions involving an
Antacid/Acid Blocker for which no separate article exists, talk to your doctor or
chemist. |
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