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There are many different medications that work by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach. Some are as histamine-2 (H2)-blockers, and are now available over the counter. This class includes popular brands such as Zantac (ranitidine), o) Axid (nizatidine. These products work by blocking the H2-receptor site and thus reducing the amount of acid produced by the stomach. There is also a strong class of drugs such as Proton pump inhibitors are known. One of these products,Prilosec OTC is available over the counter, while the rest can be supplied on prescription. These products include Nexium (esomeprazole), Prilosec (omeprazole), Aciphex (Rabeprazole), Prevacid (lansoprazole), Protonix (pantoprazole). Proton pump inhibitors work exactly as the name implies, which inhibits proton pumps in the stomach to produce acid. These products are very effective at the level of acid in the stomach and reduce symptoms of GERD, reflux and ulcers.These products are relatively safe that does not require additional blood tests and have less side effects in most people.
But one of the long-term effect of reducing the acidity of the stomach, on a permanent basis is your body is not capable of) the amount of vitamin B 12 (cobalamin, is necessary, and your body to absorb the supply of this essential nutrient depleted. From the B-12 deficiency has been estimated at somewhere between 5-20% of beingPopulation by adding a drug that effectively reduces the body to absorb vitamin B -12 can have a significant impact on a population that are already at high risk. Other things that patients at risk of vitamin B is -12 elderly, alcoholics, patients with dementia, patients who have had bowel resection, and AIDS patients.
An indicator often by doctors to determine vitamin B -12, homocysteine in the bloodLevels.
If you are one of these over the counter or prescriptions products it is important that you be aware of this potential side effect of nutrition that could also affect your health. One way to avoid potential shortages to make sure you take a supplement.
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