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Proton Pump Inhibitors For Treating Heartburn / Acid Reflux

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).
Kapidex
Kapidex is a proton pump inhibitor that is prescribed to treat GERD and erosive esophagitis. Lean about special precautions and side effects for this medication.
Proton Pump Inhibitors FAQs
Doctors prescribe Proton Pump Inhibitors to treat GERD, ulcers in the stomach or intestine, or other digestive disorders that may cause excess stomach acid. The following are a few commonly asked questions about PPIs.
Nexium
Nexium is prescribed to treat peptic ulcers, GERD, erosive esophagitis, and Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome. Learn about special precautions and side effects.
Prevacid
Prevacid is prescribed to treat and prevent peptic ulcers, erosive esophagitis GERD, and Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome. Learn about special precautions and side effects.
Prilosec
Prilosec is prescribed to treat peptic ulcers, GERD, and erosive esophagitis. Learn about special precautions and side effects.
Protonix
Protonix is prescribed to treat damage to the erosive esophagitis and Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome. Learn about special precautions and side effects.
Aciphex
Aciphex is prescribed to treat peptic and esophageal ulcers, GERD, and erosive esophagitis. Learn about special precautions and side effects.
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