Histamine 2 Antagonists
Definition
Histamine 2 antagonists are drugs that block the production of acid in the stomach.
Purpose
Histamine 2 antagonists are used to treat the precancerous condition of Barrett's esophagus. They are also used to treat Zollinger-Ellison syndrome and multiple endocrine neoplasia, rare cancerous conditions in which the stomach makes too much acid and to prevent the development of gastric (stomach) and duodenal (upper part of the small intestine) ulcers.
Description
Histamine 2 blockers are familiar to most people as the over-the counter...
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