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What are the main drugs used as proton pump inhibitors?
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There are five drugs in this class: esomeprazole (Nexium), lansoprazole (Prevacid), omeprazole (Prilosec), pantoprazole (Protonix), and rabeprazole (Aciphex).
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What is a proton pump inhibitor?
The proton pump inhibitors are a group of drugs that reduce the secretion of gastric (stomach) acid.
What interactions are possible with proton pump inhibitors?
Proton pump inhibitors may increase the pH of the stomach. This will inactivate some antifungal drugs that require an acid medium for effectiveness, notable itraconazole and ketoconazole.
How do proton pump inhibitors work?
The proton pump inhibitors block the secretion of gastric acid by the gastric parietal cells.
Can proton pump inhibitors be used on dogs?
Yes, protein pump inhibitors can be used on dogs.
Have proton pump inhibitors caused my anxiety?
No.
Proton pump inhibitors are agent used to block gastric acid secretion in the?
proton pump inhibitors are agents used to block gastric acid secretion in the
Would lansoprazole and esomeprazole be in the same drug class?
Yes, they are considered to be in the same class. Both drugs are Proton Pump Inhibitors.
What adverse reactions are possible when using proton pump inhibitors?
The proton pump inhibitors are also very safe, but have been associated with rare but severe skin reactions.
What is the drug class for suffix word -azole?
Proton pump inhibitors?
How is heartburn treated by doctors?
Proton pump inhibitors (PPI) are for severe heartburn. They are the most effective drugs for inhibiting acid production and allowing the esophagus to heal in GERD.
What drug brand names are proton pump inhibitors?
Prevacid, Nexium, Protonix
Whats the difference between proton pump inhibitors and Acid Pump Antagonists?
what is difference between inhibitor and antagonist
