Histamine type 2 receptor antagonists
5∝-reductase inhibitors EXAMPLES: Ranitidine, cimetidine. MECHANISM OF ACTION: Comp…
Gastrointestinal agents during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Overview FDA pregnancy categories prior to 2014, figure (1) . Gastroesophageal reflux …
OTC options for treating gastrointestinal issues in pregnancy
Pregnant women will ask you about OTCs for GI complaints. We know nausea and vomiting in …
Risk of dementia with proton pump inhibitors (PPI) in perspective
Concerns about long-term PPI use Bad press about dementia and other side effects will…
Dyspepsia and gastro-esophageal reflux during pregnancy
Overview Dyspepsia is a term used to describe a number of symptoms associated with the…
Management of gastroesophageal reflux disease
Overview Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common chronic, relapsing condit…
Pharmacology of histamine 2 (H2) antagonists
Therapeutic actions H2 antagonists or H2-blocker inhibit the action of histamine at t…