H2 antagonists

What are H2 antagonists?

H2 antagonists block histamine-induced gastric acid secretion from the parietal cells of the gastric mucosa (lining of the stomach).

H2 antagonists are used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), gastrointestinal ulcers and other gastrointestinal hypersecretory conditions.

List drug with H2 antagonists

Drug Name
Axid AR
Generic name: Nizatidine
Axid Pulvules
Generic name: Nizatidine
Calcium carbonate, famotidine, and magnesium hydroxide
Generic name: Calcium Carbonate, Famotidine, And Magnesium Hydroxide
Cimetidine
Generic name: Cimetidine
Dual Action Complete
Generic name: Calcium Carbonate, Famotidine, And Magnesium Hydroxide
Duo Fusion
Generic name: Calcium Carbonate, Famotidine, And Magnesium Hydroxide
Famotidine
Generic name: Famotidine
Heartburn Relief
Generic name: Famotidine
Nizatidine
Generic name: Nizatidine
Pepcid
Generic name: Famotidine
Pepcid AC
Generic name: Famotidine
Pepcid Complete
Generic name: Calcium Carbonate, Famotidine, And Magnesium Hydroxide
Ranitidine
Generic name: Ranitidine
Tagamet HB
Generic name: Cimetidine
Zantac
Generic name: Ranitidine

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