PPIs include:
- Aciphex (raberprazole)
treats peptic and esophageal ulcers, GERD and erosive esophagitis. Aciphex is metabolized in the liver and is generally taken once a day. The effects can last up to 24 hours and is available by prescription.
- Nexium (esomeprazole) is prescribed to treat GERD, stomach and peptic ulcers, erosive esophagitis and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Nexium is metabolized in the liver and is generally taken once a day. The effects can last up to 24 hours, and it is available by prescription.
- Prevacid (lansoprazole) is prescribed to treat and prevent peptic ulcers, erosive esophagitis, GERD, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Prevacid is metabolized in the liver and is generally taken once a day. The effects can last up to 24 hours and is available by prescription.
- Prilosec (omeprazole) is prescribed to treat peptic ulcers, GERD and erosive esophagitis. Prilosec is metabolized in the liver and is generally taken once a day. The effects can last up to 24 hours and is available by prescription and over-the-counter (Prilosec, Omeprazole).
- Protonix (pantoprazole) is prescribed to treat erosive esophagitis and Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome. Protonix is metabolized in the liver and is generally taken once a day. The effects can last up to 24 hours and is available by prescription.
For more information on these medications, and others, go to Drugs A to Z.
Sources:
Kenneth R. DeVault M.D., F.A.C.G., and Donald O. Castell M.D., M.A.C.G., "Updated Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease." doi: 10.1111/j.1572-0241.2005.41217.x. American College of Gastroenterology. 6 Jun 2008
Nicholas J. Talley, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.G.,1 Nimish Vakil, M.D., F.A.C.G., "Guidelines for the Management of Dyspepsia." doi: 10.1111/j.1572-0241.2005.00225.x. American College of Gastroenterology. 6 Jun 2008
"Understanding Some of the Medications Often Prescribed for GERD & Ulcers." Common GI Problems: Volume 1. American College of Gastroenterology. 6 Jun 2008

