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Antacids/Acid Blockers

Also indexed as: Aciphex, Aluminum carbonate gel, Basaljel, Calcium carbonate, Esomeprazole, Nexium, Pantaprazole, Protonix, Rabeprazole, Titralac, Tums

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Antacids/acid blockers are a family of drugs that includes antacids, which help prevent damage to tissue by neutralizing stomach acid, and histamine-2 blockers (H2-blockers) and proton pump inhibitors that reduce acid production.

For interactions involving a specific Antacid/Acid Blocker, see the individual drug article. For interactions involving an Antacid/Acid Blocker for which no separate article exists, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

For interactions involving specific antacids and acid blocker drugs, refer to the highlighted medications listed below.

Antacids

H2-Blockers

Proton Pump Inhibitors

  • Lansoprazole (Prevacid®)
  • Omeprazole (Prilosec®)
  • Pantoprazole (Protonix®)
  • Rabeprazole (Aciphex®)
  • Esomeprazole (Nexium®)
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