So although Misoprostol DOES increase mucus production and is gastro-protective (and in FA does state that it decreases acid production), thereby decreasing symptoms and aiding in healing, omeprazole is the "more correct" choice. This is because omeprazole is a proton-pump inhibitor, which will act directly on the proton pumps of the stomach and decrease the offending agent more than the misoprostol will. Therefore, it is the first line drug for GERD.
to snoo-finity ... and beyond!
submitted by ajguard26(12), 2018-06-27T16:36:35Z
So although Misoprostol DOES increase mucus production and is gastro-protective (and in FA does state that it decreases acid production), thereby decreasing symptoms and aiding in healing, omeprazole is the "more correct" choice. This is because omeprazole is a proton-pump inhibitor, which will act directly on the proton pumps of the stomach and decrease the offending agent more than the misoprostol will. Therefore, it is the first line drug for GERD.