Proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) are a group of drugs whose main action is a pronounced and long-lasting reduction of gastric acid production. They are the most potent inhibitors of acid secretion available. The group followed and has largely superseded another group of pharmaceuticals with similar effects, but a different mode of action, called H2-r...
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(from the article `drug`) Acid peptic disorders include gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), peptic ulcers of the stomach and duodenum, and ulcers secondary to the use of ... ...stop the secretion of stomach acid. Histamine-receptor antagonists, such as cimetidine, ranitidine, and famotidine, block the action of histamine ... ...H...
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A substance used to treat certain disorders of the stomach and intestines, such as heartburn and ulcers. Proton pump inhibitors block the actions of an enzyme in the stomach and reduce the amount of acid made in the stomach. Also called PPI.
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<pharmacology> A group of anti-ulcer medications which work by binding to H+/K+ ATPase, an enzyme which is found on the secretory surface of parietal cells. It thereby inhibits the final transport of hydrogen ions (via exchange with potasium) into the gastric lumen. ... Examples of proton pump inhibitors include omeprazole and lansoprazole. Ã...
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an agent that inhibits the proton pumpon the surface of the parietal cells of the stomach, thus limiting gastric acid secretion. Called also gastric acid pump inhibitor.
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Type: Term Definitions: 1. agents that block the transport of hydrogen ions into the stomach and hence are useful in the treatment of gastric hyperacidity.
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a drug used to treat peptic ulcers that reduces the amount of gastric acid produced
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