Types of prescription
drugs:
There are many different types of prescription
drugs for acid reflux. These can be
divided broadly into three categories. First are
the PPIs or Proton pump inhibitors. This type of
medication is aimed at blocking the mechanism in
the stomach cells, which is responsible for
releasing acid into the stomach. Hence, when the
mechanism is blocked, the process of acid reflux
stops immediately. The second type of prescription
drug is the Antacids. Antacids are mainly
concerned with neutralizing the acidity. Available
in different forms like tablets, chewing gums,
liquid suspensions and more, this promises relief
for a few hours, depending upon the strength of
the medicine in question. The third type of
prescription drug comes in the form of H2 -
receptor antagonists. As the name suggests, this
particular type of prescription drug is concerned
with the functions of your gastric system. In
other words, they actually halt the production of
stomach acid production by working on the gastric
system. Therefore, prescription drugs vary among
each other in many different ways in providing
relief from the symptoms of acid
reflux.
Limitations of prescription
drugs:
All of these drugs have certain
limitations. A few of these are as
follows:
·
They bring about artificial changes in
your body. Hence, you are not able to get rid of
the cause of acid reflux, but merely its
symptoms.
·
Prescription drugs have short-term
effects only. They don't provide a permanent
solution to your problem
·
Prescription drugs are not safe for
long-term use, as they can cause many side
effects. Side effects like ulcers and extreme heat
are very common. Besides, they may even endanger
your health by affecting your liver and kidney in
a negative way.
·
Prescription drugs cannot treat acid
reflux.
·
Prescription drugs are unsafe for
newborn babies and pregnant women.
