Posted on September 25, 2014
by
Dr. Masina Wright
Category: Digestive Health
Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) are a class of over the counter (OTC) and prescription medications commonly used for heartburn, ulcers, erosive esophagitis, gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. The generic names of the medications all end in –prazole, and include: omeprazole (Prilosec, Zegarid), lansoprazole (Prevacid), esomeprazole (Nexium), rabeprazole (Aciphex), pantoprazole (Protonix). Mechanism of Action:...
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