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H2 antagonists

Other names: H2 blockers, histamine-2 receptor 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 of H2 antagonists

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Drug Name Avg. Rating Reviews
Zantac (Pro)
Generic name: ranitidine
7.6
 84 reviews
Pepcid (Pro)
Generic name: famotidine
6.0
 10 reviews
Pepcid Complete (Pro)
Generic name: calcium carbonate / famotidine / magnesium hydroxide
8.2
 5 reviews
Pepcid AC Chewable Tablets
Generic name: famotidine
7.2
 4 reviews
Axid AR
Generic name: nizatidine
10
 3 reviews
Tagamet HB
Generic name: cimetidine
10
 2 reviews
Axid
Generic name: nizatidine
10
 2 reviews
Pepcid Oral Suspension (Pro)
Generic name: famotidine 		No reviews
Pepcid AC
Generic name: famotidine 		No reviews
Heartburn Relief Maximum Strength
Generic name: famotidine 		No reviews
Heartburn Relief
Generic name: famotidine 		No reviews
Duo Fusion
Generic name: calcium carbonate / famotidine / magnesium hydroxide 		No reviews
Dual Action Complete (Pro)
Generic name: calcium carbonate / famotidine / magnesium hydroxide 		No reviews
Axid Pulvules
Generic name: nizatidine 		No reviews
Acid Reducer Maximum Strength
Generic name: famotidine 		No reviews
Acid Controller Original Strength
Generic name: famotidine 		No reviews
Acid Controller Maximum Strength
Generic name: famotidine 		No reviews
For ratings, users were asked how effective they found the medicine while considering positive/adverse effects and ease of use (1 = not effective, 10 = most effective).

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Medical conditions treated or associated with H2 antagonists:

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