Heartburn Approved Drugs
These are drugs that have been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), meaning they have been determined to be safe and effective for use in Heartburn.
Found 4 Approved Drugs for Heartburn
Rabeprazole
Generic Name
Rabeprazole
Rabeprazole
Generic Name
Rabeprazole
Form: Tablet
Method of administration: Oral
FDA approval date: November 08, 2013
Classification: Proton Pump Inhibitor
Rabeprazole Sodium Delayed-Release Tablets is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) indicated in adults for: Healing of Erosive or Ulcerative Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Metoclopramide
Brand Names
Gimoti, Reglan
Metoclopramide
Brand Names
Gimoti, Reglan
Form: Injection, Spray, Tablet, Solution
Method of administration: Nasal, Oral, Intravenous, Intramuscular
FDA approval date: September 30, 1990
Classification: Dopamine-2 Receptor Antagonist
Diabetic Gastroparesis (Diabetic Gastric Stasis) Metoclopramide injection is indicated for the relief of symptoms associated with acute and recurrent diabetic gastric stasis. The Prevention of Nausea and Vomiting Associated with Emetogenic Cancer Chemotherapy Metoclopramide injection is indicated for the prophylaxis of vomiting associated with emetogenic cancer chemotherapy. The Prevention of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting Metoclopramide injection is indicated for the prophylaxis of postoperative nausea and vomiting in those circumstances where nasogastric suction is undesirable. Small Bowel Intubation Metoclopramide injection may be used to facilitate small bowel intubation in adults and pediatric patients in whom the tube does not pass the pylorus with conventional maneuvers. Radiological Examination Metoclopramide injection may be used to stimulate gastric emptying and intestinal transit of barium in cases where delayed emptying interferes with radiological examination of the stomach and/or small intestine.
Dexilant
Generic Name
Dexlansoprazole
Dexilant
Generic Name
Dexlansoprazole
Form: Capsule
Method of administration: Oral
FDA approval date: April 12, 2010
Classification: Proton Pump Inhibitor
Dexlansoprazole delayed-release capsules are a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) indicated in patients 12 years of age and older for: Healing of all grades of erosive esophagitis (EE).
Nizatidine
Generic Name
Nizatidine
Nizatidine
Generic Name
Nizatidine
Form: Capsule, Solution
Method of administration: Oral
FDA approval date: July 09, 2002
Classification: Histamine-2 Receptor Antagonist
Nizatidine capsules USP are indicated for up to 8 weeks for the treatment of active duodenal ulcer. In most patients, the ulcer will heal within 4 weeks. Nizatidine capsules USP are indicated for maintenance therapy for duodenal ulcer patients at a reduced dosage of 150 mg h.s. after healing of an active duodenal ulcer. The consequences of continuous therapy with nizatidine for longer than 1 year are not known. Nizatidine capsules USP are indicated for up to 12 weeks for the treatment of endoscopically diagnosed esophagitis, including erosive and ulcerative esophagitis, and associated heartburn due to GERD. Nizatidine capsules USP are indicated for up to 8 weeks for the treatment of active benign gastric ulcer. Before initiating therapy, care should be taken to exclude the possibility of malignant gastric ulceration.
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