Acid Suppression in Neonates: Friend or Foe?

Medications that reduce gastric acid secretion are commonly prescribed for treating gastroesophageal reflux disease. However,several studies have shown that these medications are not very effective, and are associated with adverse effects. This articlediscusses the physiology of gastric acid secretion, clinical indications and pharmacology of acid suppressing medications, andpossible adverse effects of these medications