GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) Medications

Definition of GERD: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is when food or liquid travels from the stomach back up into the esophagus (the tube from the mouth to the stomach). This partially digested material is usually acidic and can irritate the esophagus, often causing heartburn and other symptoms.

Drugs (by generic name) associated with GERD

The following drugs and medications are in some way related to, or used in the treatment of GERD. This service should be used as a supplement to, and NOT a substitute for, the expertise, skill, knowledge and judgment of healthcare practitioners.

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Drug Name (View by: Brand | Generic )	Reviews	Ratings
nizatidine systemic (Pro, More...) class: H2 antagonists	3 reviews	Rate it	10
calcium carbonate / simethicone systemic (More...) class: antacids	2 reviews	Rate it	10
rabeprazole systemic (Pro, More...) class: proton pump inhibitors	19 reviews	Rate it	9.1
esomeprazole systemic (Pro, More...) class: proton pump inhibitors	45 reviews	Rate it	8.8
omeprazole / sodium bicarbonate systemic (Pro, More...) class: proton pump inhibitors	11 reviews	Rate it	8.8
pantoprazole systemic (Pro, More...) class: proton pump inhibitors	32 reviews	Rate it	8.5
lansoprazole systemic (Pro, More...) class: proton pump inhibitors	26 reviews	Rate it	8.5
ranitidine systemic (Pro, More...) class: H2 antagonists	26 reviews	Rate it	8.5
cimetidine systemic (Pro, More...) class: H2 antagonists	1 review	Rate it	8.3
omeprazole systemic (Pro, More...) class: proton pump inhibitors	41 reviews	Rate it	8.2
dexlansoprazole systemic (Pro, More...) class: proton pump inhibitors	54 reviews	Rate it	8.1
famotidine systemic (Pro, More...) class: H2 antagonists	5 reviews	Rate it	7.0
sucralfate systemic (Pro, More...) class: miscellaneous GI agents	5 reviews	Rate it	6.6
metoclopramide systemic (Pro, More...) class: GI stimulants, miscellaneous antiemetics	12 reviews	Rate it	6.0
aluminum hydroxide / magnesium hydroxide systemic (More...) class: antacids	0 reviews	Rate it	6.0
aluminum hydroxide / magnesium hydroxide / simethicone systemic (More...) class: antacids	1 review	Rate it	5.7
calcium carbonate / magnesium carbonate systemic (More...) class: antacids	0 reviews	Rate it	4.0
calcium carbonate systemic (More...) class: antacids, minerals and electrolytes	2 reviews	Rate it	2.0
cisapride systemic (More...) class: GI stimulants	1 review	Rate it	1.0
barberry systemic (More...) class: herbal products	0 reviews	Not rated Be the first
aluminum hydroxide systemic (More...) class: antacids	0 reviews	Not rated Be the first
alginic acid / aluminum hydroxide / magnesium trisilicate systemic (More...) class: antacids	0 reviews	Not rated Be the first
belladonna systemic (Pro, More...) class: anticholinergics/antispasmodics	0 reviews	Not rated Be the first
bethanechol systemic (Pro, More...) class: miscellaneous genitourinary tract agents	0 reviews	Not rated Be the first
alginic acid / aluminum hydroxide / magnesium carbonate systemic (More...) class: antacids	0 reviews	Not rated Be the first
calcium carbonate / famotidine / magnesium hydroxide systemic (Pro, More...) class: H2 antagonists	0 reviews	Not rated Be the first
magnesium oxide systemic (Pro, More...) class: minerals and electrolytes	0 reviews	Not rated Be the first

Topics under GERD

• Barrett's Esophagus (12 drugs)

Learn more about GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)

Synonym(s): Acid reflux; Esophageal Reflux; Heartburn; Pyrosis; Reflux

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