title: Pharmacological control of gastric acid secretion.
abstract: Gastric acid produced by the parietal cells has a significant role in a variety of gastrointestinal diseases, such as duodenal ulcer, gastric ulcer, and gastroesophageal reflux disease. We address acid production by the parietal cell and the pharmacological means to control gastric acid secretion. The physiology of parietal cell acid secretion is reviewed. The role of acid-suppressive therapy with histamine H2 antagonists and omeprazole in duodenal ulcer, gastric ulcer, and gastroesophageal reflux disease is discussed. Pharmacology, side-effect profile, and dosage requirements of the histamine H2 antagonists and omeprazole are outlined.
authors.affiliation: Division of Gastroenterology, Medical College of Virginia, Richmond.
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Zfass
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: McHenry
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Sanyal
mesh_terms: D003864:Depression, Chemical; D004381:Duodenal Ulcer / Q000188:drug therapy; D005744:Gastric Acid / Q000378:metabolism*; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D013276:Stomach Ulcer / Q000188:drug therapy