What medications inhibit gastric acid?
Nov 12, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Shen Yonghua
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, medications such as ranitidine hydrochloride tablets, cimetidine capsules, pantoprazole sodium enteric-coated tablets, omeprazole enteric-coated capsules, and rabeprazole sodium enteric-coated capsules have the effect of inhibiting gastric acid secretion. During treatment and recovery, it is recommended to maintain a balanced diet, quit smoking, limit alcohol consumption, and avoid excessive intake of greasy, spicy, or irritating foods, which can help promote recovery.
Under normal circumstances, medications such as ranitidine hydrochloride tablets, cimetidine capsules, pantoprazole sodium enteric-coated tablets, omeprazole enteric-coated capsules, and rabeprazole sodium enteric-coated capsules have the effect of inhibiting gastric acid secretion. It is recommended to seek medical attention promptly, identify the underlying cause, and receive appropriate treatment under the guidance of a qualified physician. Specific details are as follows:
1. Ranitidine Hydrochloride Tablets
Ranitidine hydrochloride tablets are H2 receptor antagonists that bind to H2 receptors on gastric mucosal parietal cells, thereby inhibiting gastric acid secretion. They have strong acid-suppressing effects and are commonly used in the treatment of gastric ulcers to promote ulcer healing.
2. Cimetidine Capsules
Cimetidine capsules are a type of H2 receptor blocker. They competitively bind to H2 receptors on gastric gland cells, blocking the pathway of gastric acid secretion and thus reducing gastric acid production.
3. Pantoprazole Sodium Enteric-Coated Tablets
Pantoprazole sodium enteric-coated tablets belong to the class of proton pump inhibitors. They work by blocking the H+/K+-ATPase enzyme in gastric parietal cells, thereby reducing gastric acid synthesis. Additionally, pantoprazole sodium enteric-coated tablets offer protective effects on the gastric mucosa, promoting mucosal repair and providing relief from discomfort caused by excessive gastric acid secretion or gastric mucosal damage.
4. Omeprazole Enteric-Coated Capsules
Omeprazole enteric-coated capsules are a type of proton pump inhibitor. They primarily suppress gastric acid secretion by inhibiting the hydrogen-potassium ATPase (H+/K+-ATPase) enzyme in gastric parietal cells. This inhibitory effect is long-lasting and also reduces the secretion of pepsin, helping maintain gastrointestinal health.
5. Rabeprazole Sodium Enteric-Coated Capsules
Rabeprazole sodium enteric-coated capsules are also proton pump inhibitors. They inhibit gastric acid secretion by suppressing the proton pumps in gastric parietal cells. These capsules effectively reduce excessive basal gastric acid secretion induced by stimulating factors, thus protecting the gastric mucosa.
During treatment and recovery, it is advisable to maintain a balanced diet, quit smoking, limit alcohol consumption, and avoid eating excessive greasy, spicy, or irritating foods, all of which can help promote physical recovery.
