Question

Why is ranitidine better antacid than sodium bicarbonate?

Answer 1

ranitidine is better antacid than sodium bicarbonate because it interacts with the receptors of histamine in stomach which in turn slows down The secretion of HCl.

while sodium bicarbonate only neutralizes the HCL it doesn't stop the formation of HCL

Answer 2

Bicarbonate can make medium alkaline which will results in production of even more acid in the stomach