Which class of medications is primarily used to reduce stomach acid production in patients with GERD?
A. Stimulant laxatives
B. Osmotic laxatives
C. Antispasmodic drugs
D. Proton-pump inhibitors.
Answer (2)
Proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) are the primary class of medications used to reduce stomach acid production in patients with GERD. They are effective in managing symptoms and healing esophageal tissue. Other medication types, such as laxatives and antispasmodic drugs, do not serve this purpose. ;
Proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) are the primary medications used to reduce stomach acid production in patients with GERD. They work by inhibiting the proton pump in the stomach, thus decreasing gastric acid production and helping with symptom relief and healing. Other medications like laxatives and antispasmodics do not address stomach acid reduction.
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