H2 receptor blockers are a class of medications that treat conditions causing excess stomach acid, such as GERD and peptic ulcers. They’re usually well-tolerated and have few side effects.

H2 receptor blockers are drugs that are used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and peptic ulcers. This drug is effective, cheap, and safe for relieving heartburn.

Medication that relieves heartburn include antacids, H2 blockers, and proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). Zofran is an anti-nausea drug that may also help.

H2 antagonists inhibit acid production by competing with histamine for binding to H2 receptors of parietal cells. The greatest effect of H2 antagonists is on basal and nocturnal acid secretion.

The H2 receptor antagonist market growth is expected to surge in the next few years, escalating to $5.35 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate CAGR of 5.5%.