Proton Pump Inhibitors
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are a group of prescription medications that prevent the release of acid in the stomach and intestines. Doctors prescribe PPIs to treat people with heartburn (acid reflux), ulcers of the stomach or intestine, or excess stomach acid (Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome).
NOTE: This information is provided for general educational purposes only and is not intended to replace the advice of physicians.
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Aciphex
Aciphex decreases the amount of acid produced in your stomach. It is used to treat ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD or heartburn), and other conditions involving excessive stomach acid production.
Protonix
Protonix decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach. It is used to treat damage to the esophagus associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other conditions involving excessive stomach acid production.
Prevacid
Prevacid decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach. It is used to treat and prevent stomach and intestinal ulcers, erosive esophagitis (damage to the esophagus from stomach acid), and other conditions involving excessive stomach acid.
Prilosec
Prilosec decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach. It is used to treat ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and other conditions involving excessive stomach acid production.
Nexium
Nexium decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach. It is used to treat ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), erosive esophagitis, and other conditions involving excessive stomach acid production.
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