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Acid Reflux Drugs Brand Generic Match Quiz

Acid Reflux Drugs Match Quiz

Which PPIs (Proton Pump Inhibitors) are available OTC (Over The Counter)

  • Prilosec OTC: (Omeprazole), most popular OTC PPI
  • Nexium 24HR: Esomeprazole, OTC version of Nexium
  • Prevacid 24HR: Lansoprazole, available in capsules
  • Zegerid OTC: Omeprazole + Sodium bicarbonate, fast-acting due to antacid component

Over The Counter H2 Blockers (Histamine-2 Receptor Antagonists) List

  • Pepcid AC: Famotidine, most common OTC H2 blocker
  • Zantac 360°: Famotidine,  reformulated; now contains famotidine
  • Tagamet HB: Cimetidine, more drug interactions
  • Axid AR: Nizatidine,  rare and not a very common drug