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What Are Proton Pump Inhibitors?

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are a type of medication that reduces how much acid your stomach produces. Doctors prescribe PPIs to treat stomach ulcers and symptoms of chronic acid reflux, also known ...
Since their development and widespread adoption in the late 1980s, proton pump inhibitors (PPI) have transformed the field of gastroenterology. Their high efficacy and favorable safety profiles have ...
The long term use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), a class of drugs widely used to treat acid reflux and ulcers, may not be linked to any increased risk of developing gastric (stomach) cancer, finds ...
Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Proton pump inhibitors may be associated with pharmacovigilance signals for ...