Encyclopedia: Proton Pump Inhibitor
Proton pump inhibitors are a group of drugs whose main action is pronounced and long-lasting reduction of gastric acid production. They are the most potent inhibitors of acid secretion available today. The group followed and has largely superseded another group of pharmaceuticals with similar effects, but different mode-of-action, called H2-receptor antagonists. These drugs are among the most widely-selling drugs in the world as a result of their outstanding efficacy and...
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What will happen if you take a proton pump inhibitor and you stomach acid is...
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ur gastric acidity will b inhibited, which leads to lack of HCl functions! (helping digestion by lowering gastric pH to b suitable for gastric enzymatic actions, killing bacteria accidently swallowed...
Asked by CarefullySealed - 352 days ago
Has anyone taken a proton pump inhibitor?
When did yours start working?? I have been taking it for a week and it...
When did yours start working?? I have been taking it for a week and it...
It may take several weeks before you see much of a change so keep taking it for a little while longer before giving up!
Asked by learningsomethingnew - 6 months ago
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