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Gastro health and stomach disorders prescription drugsPrice-RX.com offers you price comparison of the following stomach disorders prescription drugs: Anticholinergics/Antispasmodics The anticholinergics/antispasmodics are a group of medicines that include the natural belladonna alkaloids (atropine, belladonna, hyoscyamine, and scopolamine) and related products. The anticholinergics/antispasmodics are used to relieve cramps or spasms of the stomach, intestines, and bladder. Some are used together with antacids or other medicine in the treatment of peptic ulcer. Others are used to prevent nausea, vomiting, and motion sickness. Anticholinergics/antispasmodics are also used in certain surgical and emergency procedures. Also, anticholinergics can be used for painful menstruation, runny nose, and to prevent urination during sleep. Histamine-2 Receptor Blockers Within the parietal cells of the stomach is the ATPase pump, also called the proton pump, which releases hydrochloric acid. This pump is activated when histamine stimulates H2 receptors. H2 blockers prevent histamine from binding to H2 receptors and activating the ATPase pump, thereby reducing the amount of acid that is released. Drugs in this class, like cimetidine (Tagamet), nizantidine (Axid), and ranitidine (Zantac), are available in lower non-prescription doses and higher precription doses. Proton Pump Inhibitors Hydrochloric acid is released by the proton pump (ATPase pump) located within the parietal cells of the stomach. Proton pump inhibitors bind to the ATPase enzyme, suppressing gastric acid output. They relieve pain and heal peptic ulcers faster than H2 blockers but are typically more expensive. Serotonin-4 receptor agonists Pharmacies, Prices
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