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QUERY REGARDING H2 BLOCKER

2020-05-29 13:31:03
Which is a better and safe H2 blocker for GERD and Gastritis ? Famotidine or Lafutidine ? Please throw some light.
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Both are same group drug with similar mech of action. Proton pump inhibitors like omeprazole and pantoprazole are more potent

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Start on Pan 40 or Nexpro 40 - a class of PPI , which are advanced class of drugs than H2 blockers.
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consult a medical Gastroenterologist for Endoscopy , to look for severity of the Gastritis issue
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Avoid spicy and masala foods, deep fries , oily foods

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