Drugs used in the treatment of esophagitis generally include acid-suppressing drugs such as omeprazole or cimetidine, and drugs that promote gastrointestinal motility such as domperidone.
1. Acid-suppressing drugs: usually include two kinds, one is proton pump inhibitor and the other is histamine H receptor antagonist. The former has a strong acid-suppressing effect, precise efficacy, as the first choice for the treatment of esophagitis, commonly used drugs such as omeprazole; the latter acid-suppressing ability is slightly weaker, suitable for mild patients, commonly used drugs such as cimetidine. During taking these drugs, pay attention to the nausea, vomiting and other discomforts, pregnant and lactating women should be cautious.
2. Promote gastrointestinal dynamics drugs: these drugs can improve esophageal peristalsis, promote gastric emptying, thereby reducing acid reflux. Mostly used for patients with mild disease or auxiliary inhibition of gastric acid secretion, commonly used drugs such as domperidone. During the use of these drugs, pay attention to the presence of headache, dizziness and other discomforts, pregnant and breastfeeding women should be cautious.
If you consider that you may be suffering from esophagitis, it is recommended that you consult a doctor in time for targeted treatment under the guidance of the doctor. Please do not take medication on your own to avoid delaying your condition.