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Antacids
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Drugs in class
amotidine (Pepcid)
cimetidine (Tagamet)
nizatidine (Axid)
ranitidine (Zantac)
Properties/MOA
Antihistamine
Suppresses secretion of
gastric acid
Blocks histamine from
stimulating acid secreting
cells in stomach
Effects/Adverse Rxn
Binds w/ other meds
Contraindications
Many med incompatibilities
Nursing info
Give 1 hour before or after
other meds
First line tx for PUD
Also used for GERD, Zollinger-
Ellison Syndrome