PPIs
Heartburn medication class
PPIs is the standard abbreviation for proton pump inhibitors, a class of medications that reduce stomach acid production by blocking the enzyme system in the stomach lining.
Common PPIs include omeprazole, esomeprazole, and lansoprazole, sold under brand names like Prilosec and Nexium.
They're prescribed for acid reflux, ulcers, and similar conditions.
My doctor put me on PPIs for my chronic heartburn.
Gastric acid irritation
- acid refluxStomach contents reversing course
- regurgitationEjecting swallowed material
- esophagitisInflamed swallowing canal
- hiatal herniaStomach entering chest cavity
dyspepsia · indigestion · burning sensation · sour taste · endoscopy
Digestive fluid in stomach
- hydrochloric acidCorrosive hydrogen chloride solution
- stomach liningInner protective gastric surface
Gastric acid reducer
- NexiumProton pump inhibitor
- PrilosecProton pump inhibitor brand
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
- over-the-counterBuyable without medical authorization
dosage · generic · brand name · capsule · tablet · pharmacy · drug interactions · side effects
Erosion in digestive lining
- gastric ulcerStomach lining wound
- H. pyloriStomach-dwelling spiral bacterium
- erosionGradual wearing away
- bleedingBlood loss from injury
perforation · stress ulcer · triple therapy · eradication · biopsy · gastroenterologist
Cracks or breaks in bones
- magnesium deficiencyInsufficient bodily mineral levels
- vitamin B12 deficiencyInadequate cobalamin levels
- kidney diseaseImpaired renal function
- dependencyState of needing support
heartburn
Gastric acid irritation
- acid refluxStomach contents reversing course
- regurgitationEjecting swallowed material
- esophagitisInflamed swallowing canal
hiatal hernia · dyspepsia · indigestion · burning sensation · sour taste · endoscopy
gastric acid
Digestive fluid in stomach
- hydrochloric acidCorrosive hydrogen chloride solution
- stomach liningInner protective gastric surface
omeprazole
Gastric acid reducer
- NexiumProton pump inhibitor
- PrilosecProton pump inhibitor brand
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
over-the-counter · dosage · generic · brand name · capsule · tablet · pharmacy · drug interactions · side effects · FDA
peptic ulcer
Erosion in digestive lining
- gastric ulcerStomach lining wound
- H. pyloriStomach-dwelling spiral bacterium
- erosionGradual wearing away
bleeding · perforation · stress ulcer · triple therapy · eradication · biopsy · gastroenterologist
bone fractures
Cracks or breaks in bones
- magnesium deficiencyInsufficient bodily mineral levels
- vitamin B12 deficiencyInadequate cobalamin levels
- kidney diseaseImpaired renal function
- Heartburn Remediesantacid, antacids, Tums, Rolaids, Mylanta
- stomach problemsstomach ache, stomachache, stomach cramps, indigestion, stomach upset
- GI proceduresendoscopy, colonoscopy, gastroscopy, esophagoscopy, sigmoidoscopy
PPIsantacids
Medications neutralizing stomach sourness
Tums · Rolaids · calcium carbonate · magnesium hydroxide · aluminum hydroxide
PPIsgastrin
Peptide prompting acid secretion
acetylcholine · histamine · caffeine · alcohol · spicy foods