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What is a ppi?
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Class of antacid..: The famous purple pill(prilosec) is an example of proton-pump-inhibitor often used to treat gastritis/ulcers, reflux etc...It reduces acid by inhibiting the chemical pumps in your stomache that makes the acid--hydrochloric acid, thus reducing the acidity in your stomach and associated pain. There are quite a few now--nexium, prevacid, protonix, aciphex, and dexilant (dexlansoprazole). Consult doc. Good luck.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Antiacid: ppi = proton pump inhibitor. it blocks the acid secretion from the stomach. help to heal gastritis and peptic ulcer, helps with acid reflux.
Answered 5/10/2014
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