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Zantac vs. PPIS
03/23/05 05:45 AM

Linz

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Nearly there Nik!

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Histamine is a natural chemical that stimulates the stomach cells to produce acid. Zantac (Ranitidine) belongs to a class of medications, called H2-blockers, that block the action of histamine on stomach cells, thus reducing stomach acid production.

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proton-pump inhibitors block the enzyme in the wall of the stomach that produces acid. By blocking the enzyme, the production of acid is decreased, and this allows the stomach and esophagus to heal.

So they're similar, but not quite the same. Antacids do just what Nik said, they try to neutralise acid that's already there. PPIs are usually prescribed for longer term use...I was on one for a few months and know use Zantac for the rare occasions I get heartburn.

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HELP! Do I have GERD?
Angie113
03/21/05 01:33 PM

Re: HELP! Do I have GERD?
Neeta
03/23/05 05:38 AM

Thanks Neeta!
Angie113
03/23/05 02:48 PM

Re: Thanks Neeta!
Neeta
03/23/05 05:43 PM

Re: Thanks Neeta!
Angie113
03/23/05 07:38 PM

Angie, remember...
Augie
03/23/05 07:45 PM

Re: HELP! Do I have GERD?
nikjones_uk
03/21/05 10:56 PM

Thanks for your response nik!
Angie113
03/22/05 09:49 PM

Difference...
nikjones_uk
03/23/05 05:32 AM

Thanks nik!-nt-
Angie113
03/23/05 02:49 PM

Zantac vs. PPIS
Linz
03/23/05 05:45 AM

Hey...I'm learnin, nearly getting there with all this info eh! - nt
nikjones_uk
03/25/05 12:43 AM

Linz you are SO helpful!!!!!
Angie113
03/23/05 02:52 PM

Hehe!
Linz
03/24/05 02:42 AM

Possibly. You have some good advice.
doubletrouble
03/21/05 11:30 PM

Thanks Amy! Question...
Angie113
03/22/05 09:53 PM

A gastroscopy...
Linz
03/23/05 05:41 AM

Re: A gastroscopy...
cailin
03/23/05 02:55 PM

I had both done at the same time, too..
Jennifer Rose
03/23/05 04:10 PM

Jennifer I can't believe you remember!
doubletrouble
03/23/05 07:02 PM

It's a good check for GERDs...
Linz
03/24/05 02:43 AM

Re: HELP! Do I have GERD?
Tissy
03/21/05 02:03 PM

Thanks Linz and Tissy for the advice, I will talk to my doctor!!-nt-
Angie113
03/21/05 04:33 PM

Sounds like it...
Linz
03/21/05 01:38 PM

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