Food Which Interact with H2 Antagonist

H2 antagonist which mainly treat for over gastric secretion in the body. It mainly inhibit the secretion of the acid in the stomach. Anyhow , H2 antagonist can interact with many foods such as

Fishes

Fishes contain rich of Vitamin B12 which essential for maintain our body health. Anyhow , H2 antagonist can inhibit the absorption of Vitamin B12 . Patient who taking the H2 antagonist is advice to take more food which rich in Vitamin B12 for maintain normal body health.

Caffeine

Caffeine can stimulate the secretion of acid in the stomach. In addition , caffeine can inhibit the effect of the H2 antagonist. Conclusion, the acid secretion can lead more harm.

Cigarettes

Cigarettes can stimulate the acid secretion and destroy the stomach protective layer. When take together with H2 antagonist , it will decrease the effect of the medication.
It is advisable to take cigarettes 2 hours after taking the H2 antagonist.

Example : Cimetidine , Famotidine , Ranatidine