A patient approaches the counter with a burning sensation in his chest seeking your help. He approaches the counter with 3 products and needs counseling on which one would be best for his situation.
In this case, a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) would be the best recommendation to help relieve the patient’s heartburn due to the frequency of symptoms. These are best taken about 30 minutes before the first meal of the day. It is important to take this medication consistently for best results. Take tablet whole. Do not take medication for more than 14 days, if smptoms have not improved see a health care provider.
Antiemetics are used to treat nausea.
Antacids are used to neutralize acid and provide fast relief for infrequent symptoms and histamine 2 receptor antagonists (H2RA) decrease acid secretion and are longer lasting than antacids.
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