Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are a class of drugs used to treat GERD, peptic ulcers, and H. pylori. Examples of PPIs include Prilosec, Prevacid, Aciphex, Protonix, Nexium, and Zegarid. Common side effects are headache, diarrhea, constipation, vomiting, intestinal gas, fever, nausea, and rash.
What are proton pump inhibitors , and what are they used for?
Proton pump inhibitors reduce the production of acid by blocking the enzyme in the wall of the stomach that produces acid. Acid is necessary for the formation of most ulcers in the , stomach, and duodenum, and the reduction of acid with PPIs prevents ulcers and allows any ulcers that exist in the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum to heal.Esophageal duodenal and stomach ulcers
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