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).
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
