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 ...

Proton pump inhibitors, often called PPIs, are among the most widely used medications for stomach acid problems. Many people have taken drugs such as Prilosec, Nexium, or Prevacid to relieve heartburn ...

NHS GP Dr Amir Khan appeared on ITV's Lorraine to discuss proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and the important questions patients should ask about their medication ...

Hypomagnesemia increases the risk of chondrocalcinosis and calcium pyrophosphate disease. We examined whether the use of drugs that can cause hypomagnesemia, diuretics and proton pump inhibitors (PPIs ...

Proton pump inhibitor therapy is well tolerated at standard doses; even a fivefold increase in the AUC of PPIs appears to cause only negligible side effects. The clinical relevance of these ...

The study found that people taking PPIs had a much higher likelihood of reporting several serious kidney conditions. These ...

Prolonged use of acidity medicines may carry health risks, highlighting the importance of careful prescribing and periodic review.

New research shows PPIs can limit fibrosis in eosinophilic oesophagitis, offering potential disease-modifying effects. Learn more about PPI therapy.

Some medications may disrupt the “good” bacteria in your gut microbiome, potentially affecting your digestive and overall health.