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Why are people prescribed with pantoprazole?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

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Pantoprazole: Protonix (pantoprazole) is a proton pump inhibitor that inhibits gastric acid secretion, hence is used to treat gerd (gastro esophageal reflux disease) to reduce ulceration/erosion of the esophagus.

Answered 6/30/2014

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