Category: Gastro Health
Commonly prescribed medications for gastro health include proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) such as omeprazole and pantoprazole, which reduce stomach acid production and are used to treat conditions like gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and peptic ulcers. Antacids like calcium carbonate and magnesium hydroxide provide relief from heartburn and indigestion by neutralizing stomach acid.
Additionally, medications like H2 receptor antagonists (H2 blockers) such as ranitidine and famotidine also decrease stomach acid production and are used to treat acid reflux and ulcers.
For gastrointestinal motility disorders like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or gastroparesis, medications such as prokinetics (e.g., metoclopramide) may be prescribed to improve the movement of food through the digestive tract.
Antidiarrheal medications like loperamide can help alleviate symptoms of diarrhea, while laxatives such as polyethylene glycol can aid in relieving constipation.
Furthermore, medications to treat inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis include immunomodulators, corticosteroids, and biologic agents, which help reduce inflammation and manage symptoms.