Omeprazole also known as Prilosec and Zegerid belongs to a class of drugs called proton pump inhibitors. Omeprazole delayed-release capsules are indicated for the treatment of gastric ulcers, duodenal ulcers, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease and for several other purposes determined by a health care provider only. Read the rest of this entry »

Nexium was approved by the FDA in 2001 as a drug belonging to a class of medications called proton pump inhibitors which are used for the treatment of conditions such as stomach and duodenal ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and the Zollinger-Ellison syndrome caused by stomach acid. Read the rest of this entry »

Prevacid is prescribed for the treatment of erosive esophagitis, duodenal and gastric ulcers, and gastroesophageal reflux disease. In case of necessity the drug may be used in combination with antibiotics.

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People who suffer from any conditions in which gastric acid becomes an irritation that causes symptoms such as inflammation and pain are often prescribed proton pump inhibitor medications such as Nexium. The drug works by suppressing gastric acid production in the stomach. Read the rest of this entry »