Drugs for acid-related disorders

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Drugs for Acid-Related Disorders

Drugs for acid-related disorders (pronunciation: /drʌgz fɔr ˈæsɪd rɪˈleɪtɪd dɪsˈɔrdərz/) are a category of pharmaceutical products designed to alleviate conditions associated with excessive or problematic stomach acid production.

Etymology

The term "drugs for acid-related disorders" is a descriptive phrase coined by the medical community. It is derived from the English words "drugs" (from the Old French 'drogue'), "acid" (from the Latin 'acidus' meaning sour), "related" (from the Old English 'rǣdan' meaning to advise), and "disorders" (from the Latin 'dis-' and 'ordo' meaning out of order).

Types of Drugs

There are several types of drugs used to treat acid-related disorders. These include:

  • Antacids: These are over-the-counter medications that neutralize stomach acid. Examples include calcium carbonate (Tums) and magnesium hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia).
  • H2 blockers: These drugs reduce the production of stomach acid. Examples include cimetidine (Tagamet) and ranitidine (Zantac).
  • Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs): These drugs block the enzyme in the stomach wall that produces acid. Examples include omeprazole (Prilosec) and lansoprazole (Prevacid).
  • Prostaglandins: These are drugs that protect the stomach lining from acid. An example is misoprostol (Cytotec).

Related Terms

  • Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD): A chronic condition where stomach acid frequently flows back into the tube connecting your mouth and stomach (esophagus).
  • Peptic ulcer disease (PUD): A condition where sores or ulcers develop on the lining of the stomach, upper small intestine or esophagus.
  • Zollinger-Ellison syndrome: A rare condition in which one or more tumors form in your pancreas or the upper part of your small intestine (duodenum). These tumors, called gastrinomas, secrete large amounts of the hormone gastrin, which causes your stomach to produce too much acid.

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